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  • Written by: Retta
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  • Length: 6 hrs and 56 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (27 ratings)

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So Close to Being the Sh*t, Y'all Don't Even Know

Written by: Retta
Narrated by: Retta
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Publisher's Summary

This program is read by the author. 

"This book feels like a real conversation. When we enter Retta's world we are at the best party and in the hands of a gracious, self-perceptive, and deeply hilarious host." (Amy Poehler) 

In this hilarious audiobook essay collection, Parks and Recreation star Retta shares the stories that led to her success in Hollywood. 

In So Close to Being the Sh*t, Y'all Don't Even Know, Parks and Recreation star Retta takes us on her not-so-meteoric rise from roaches to riches (well, rich enough that she can buy $15,000 designer handbags yet scared enough to know she's always a heartbeat away from ramen with American cheese). 

Throwing her hardworking Liberian parents through a loop, Retta abandons her plan to attend med school after graduating Duke University to move to Hollywood to star in her own sitcom - like her comedy heroes Lucille Ball and Roseanne. 

Say what? Word. Turns out Retta might actually be on to something. After winning Comedy Central's stand-up competition, she should be ready for prime time - but a fear of success derails her biggest dream. 

Whether reminiscing about her days as a contract chemist at GlaxoSmithKline, telling "dirty" jokes to Mormons, feeling like the odd man out on Parks, fending off racist trolls on Twitter, flirting with Michael Fassbender, or expertly stalking the cast of Hamilton, Retta's unique voice and refreshing honesty will make you laugh, cry, and laugh so hard you'll cry. 

Her eponymous sitcom might not have happened yet, but by the end of So Close to Being the Sh*t, listeners will be rooting for Retta to be the next one-named wonder to take over your television. And she just might inspire you to reach for the stars, too. 

©2018 Marietta Sirleaf (P)2018 Macmillan Audio

What the critics say

"Two things - 1) Don't yell 'Treat Yo Self' at Retta if you see her in person, a lot of people have done that already, just whisper it to yourself and give her a thumbs up. That'd be cool. 2) Check out her book. Stop reading this quote and buy it already, boo boo." (Aziz Ansari, best-selling author of Modern Romance)

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Boring

I am a fan of audio autobiography's by comedians. What is great about most of them is that they reveal embarassing things and funny anecdotes about themselves and their lives. I struggled to finish this one. Felt more like a blog.

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couldn't stop

couldn't stop ..wouldn't stop listening!
I will now go re listen... and watch Hamilton!! 10/10

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If you don’t chuckle you have no sense of humour.

If you’ve enjoyed Retta on any of her shows or like me adored her in interviews with fellow comedic late night hosts you’ll enjoy this book. Retta is an A+ story teller and it truly shines in this audiobook. It feels like you and a bestie sitting down to swap stories. She will make you laugh! If you are uncomfortable with laughing in public I wouldn’t recommend listening to this outside of your home or car. A truly entertaining 6 hours, just go ahead and get the damn book!

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Feckin luvd it brah

learned a lot, retta is so relatable and funny, loved the stories and the acknowledgement of personal weaknesses, feckin good time

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Hillarious

She killed it. Thoroughly enjoyed listening to this book. So many fun stories. Perfect thing to listen to at work or on the road to pass the time. Love Retta!! #audible1

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