Leslie Jones chronicles her trajectory from a childhood in a military family and her early years as a basketball player to her decade-long pursuit of success in the Los Angeles comedy circuit. She provides specific details about her experiences working at Saturday Night Live, filming the 2016 Ghostbusters reboot, and navigating the industry as a Black woman over six feet tall. The narrative focuses on her encounters with influential figures like Chris Rock and Lorne Michaels, while detailing the blunt reality of being a late bloomer in a youth-centric professional environment.
Comedy fans and aspiring performers read this memoir to understand the logistics of a long-term entertainment career. The text serves as a guide for individuals seeking to maintain an authentic public persona while managing online harassment and industry gatekeeping. Readers walk away with a practical perspective on professional resilience and the necessity of self-reliance when the traditional path to success fails. This account offers a direct look at how a performer keeps their voice intact across different media platforms.
- Published
- 2023
- Language
- EN
