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Paperback. Condition: Good. When life's a drag, you've gotta drag it upJT feels like his life's hit a dead end. It looks like he'll always be stuck in Florida. His parents are anti-supportive. And his boyfriend, Seth, seems to be moving toward a bright future a long way from home.Scholarship money is nonexistent. After-school work will only get JT so far. There's only one shot for him -- to become the next Miss Drag Teen in New York City.The problem with that? Well, the only other time JT tried drag (at a school talent show), he was booed off the stage. And it's not exactly an easy drive from Florida to New York. But JT isn't going to give up. He, Seth, and their friend Heather are going to drag race up north so JT can capture the crown, no matter how many feisty foes he has to face. Because when your future is on the line, you have to be in it to win it, one fraught and fabulous step at a time.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Reprint. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Hardback. Condition: Good. Marley doesn't just want to be labeled the gay kid, but he doesn't have much else going on. He doesn't have any hobbies. He's the only kid he knows without a passion. A new kid comes to town who has the potential to finally make life interesting in Marley's small town. One problem: he's the son of the country's most famous, most bigoted television evangelist.…

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Hardback. Condition: Good. ?Jeffery takes us on a wild?sometimes shocking?and always funny romp.??Andy Cohen"Excellent . . . Self is a very clever writer . . . and there?s never a dull moment in his captivating, extremely well-written stories that will have readers hoping for more."?Booklist (starred review)In the vein of works by Gary Janetti and Danny Pellegrino, an honest, funny, and heartfelt comedian memoir-in-essays about chasing your dreams, making big messes, and finding yourself along the way.In his debut book for adults, Jeffery Self invites readers into his world, taking them through a chaotic coming of age story and the usual foibles of gay adolescence, amplified in the vast wasteland of the American South and the odd characters who peopled it, from shoddy community theater productions to underage drinking with Broadway stars, from downtown comedy rooms to adventure-filled bedrooms. Along the way, he shares his experiences of acting in TV and film, touring live comedy around the world, getting booed off gay cruise ships, a tenure in the ?oldest profession,? meeting his heroes, falling in love, getting his heart broken, breaking other people?s hearts, being hated, hating himself, and on the best of days, finding stuff to like about himself, too.This candid LGBTQ+ memoir, Self-Sabotage, is a deeply personal and intimate exploration of Self?s life, filled with humor, heartache, and a hearty dose of bipolar disorder. It asks the profound question of how you become the person you want to be when so much of yourself is a secret?and how you learn to accept yourself when it?s not. It is also, of course, side-splittingly funny.In these unflinchingly honest and candid essays, Self explores the chaotic highs and lows of a life lived without a safety net: Showbiz Memoir: From disastrous community theater productions to acting opposite Hollywood legends, Jeffery shares the unglamorous reality of a life in show business?including getting booed off a gay cruise ship.Unflinching Honesty: With candor and razor-sharp wit, Self recounts his time in ?the oldest profession,? navigating love and heartbreak, and learning to live with a bipolar diagnosis.Funny Essays: A collection of laugh-out-loud stories about everything from underage drinking with Broadway stars to the particular chaos of growing up gay in the American South.Pop Culture Obsession: Perfect for fans of Broadway, classic films, and celebrity tell-alls, this book is a love letter to the icons and moments that shape a queer identity.…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. When life's a drag, you've gotta drag it upJT feels like his life's hit a dead end. It looks like he'll always be stuck in Florida. His parents are anti-supportive. And his boyfriend, Seth, seems to be moving toward a bright future a long way from home.Scholarship money is nonexistent. After-school work will only get JT so far. There's only one shot for him -- to become the next Miss Drag Teen in New York City.The problem with that? Well, the only other time JT tried drag (at a school talent show), he was booed off the stage. And it's not exactly an easy drive from Florida to New York. But JT isn't going to give up. He, Seth, and their friend Heather are going to drag race up north so JT can capture the crown, no matter how many feisty foes he has to face. Because when your future is on the line, you have to be in it to win it, one fraught and fabulous step at a time.…

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Condition: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. ?Jeffery takes us on a wild?sometimes shocking?and always funny romp.??Andy Cohen"Excellent . . . Self is a very clever writer . . . and there?s never a dull moment in his captivating, extremely well-written stories that will have readers hoping for more."?Booklist (starred review)In the vein of works by Gary Janetti and Danny Pellegrino, an honest, funny, and heartfelt memoir-in-essays about chasing your dreams, making big messes, and finding yourself along the way.In in his debut book for adults, Jeffery Self invites readers into his world, taking them through the usual foibles of gay adolescence, amplified in the vast wasteland of the American South and the odd characters who peopled it, from shoddy community theater productions to underage drinking with Broadway stars, from downtown comedy rooms to adventure-filled bedrooms. Along the way, he shares his experiences of acting in TV and film, touring live comedy around the world, getting booed off gay cruise ships, a tenure in the ?oldest profession,? meeting his heroes, falling in love, getting his heart broken, breaking other people?s hearts, being hated, hating himself, and on the best of days, finding stuff to like about himself, too.Self-Sabotage is a deeply personal and intimate exploration of Self?s life, filled with humor, heartache, and a hearty dose of bipolar disorder. It asks the profound question of how you become the person you want to be when so much of yourself is a secret?and how you learn to accept yourself when it?s not. It is also, of course, side-splittingly funny.…

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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Hardback. Condition: Good. Marley doesn't just want to be labeled the gay kid, but he doesn't have much else going on. He doesn't have any hobbies. He's the only kid he knows without a passion. A new kid comes to town who has the potential to finally make life interesting in Marley's small town. One problem: he's the son of the country's most famous, most bigoted television evangelist.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Hardback. Condition: Good. ?Jeffery takes us on a wild?sometimes shocking?and always funny romp.??Andy Cohen"Excellent . . . Self is a very clever writer . . . and there?s never a dull moment in his captivating, extremely well-written stories that will have readers hoping for more."?Booklist (starred review)In the vein of works by Gary Janetti and Danny Pellegrino, an honest, funny, and heartfelt comedian memoir-in-essays about chasing your dreams, making big messes, and finding yourself along the way.In his debut book for adults, Jeffery Self invites readers into his world, taking them through a chaotic coming of age story and the usual foibles of gay adolescence, amplified in the vast wasteland of the American South and the odd characters who peopled it, from shoddy community theater productions to underage drinking with Broadway stars, from downtown comedy rooms to adventure-filled bedrooms. Along the way, he shares his experiences of acting in TV and film, touring live comedy around the world, getting booed off gay cruise ships, a tenure in the ?oldest profession,? meeting his heroes, falling in love, getting his heart broken, breaking other people?s hearts, being hated, hating himself, and on the best of days, finding stuff to like about himself, too.This candid LGBTQ+ memoir, Self-Sabotage, is a deeply personal and intimate exploration of Self?s life, filled with humor, heartache, and a hearty dose of bipolar disorder. It asks the profound question of how you become the person you want to be when so much of yourself is a secret?and how you learn to accept yourself when it?s not. It is also, of course, side-splittingly funny.In these unflinchingly honest and candid essays, Self explores the chaotic highs and lows of a life lived without a safety net: Showbiz Memoir: From disastrous community theater productions to acting opposite Hollywood legends, Jeffery shares the unglamorous reality of a life in show business?including getting booed off a gay cruise ship.Unflinching Honesty: With candor and razor-sharp wit, Self recounts his time in ?the oldest profession,? navigating love and heartbreak, and learning to live with a bipolar diagnosis.Funny Essays: A collection of laugh-out-loud stories about everything from underage drinking with Broadway stars to the particular chaos of growing up gay in the American South.Pop Culture Obsession: Perfect for fans of Broadway, classic films, and celebrity tell-alls, this book is a love letter to the icons and moments that shape a queer identity.…

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Condition: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.