To be perfectly honest, I downloaded this book by mistake. I meant to purchase Leifer's other book (which I did go back and buy) so I had no expectations for this book. I ended up enjoying it much more than I expected because although it's told through the guise of "tips for succeeding in business" it's actually the story of Leifer's career.What I love most about Leifer's story is that she wasn't "discovered" randomly. She MADE her career. She put in the blood, sweat, and tears to make her dream a reality. Did she get a leg-up by knowing some influential people? Absolutely. And she doesn't deny it -- in fact, she recommends it. If you know influential people, let them help you! -- but she also makes sure that she's got the chops to stand alone and prove her worth. This is why she's so inspirational to me. Nothing that happens for her is ever random or just a "right place, right time" coincidence. She put in the effort to build relationships and foster trust and respect. She's really the role model that women in entertainment should be looking to. A pleasant surprise! I was dubious about what business advice a comedic writer would have to offer, but honestly I think the author did a great job of meeting her goal - writing a great basic book on business advice for people (especially women) on how to be successful. If I had (or eventually have) a daughter, I think this would be the first "how to succeed at life" book I would give her. Didn't hurt that it was funny too.
And okay self-help book with lots of common sense. I was hoping it would be a little funnier
—Ant
A quick read with some fun stories but not a whole lot of new material.
—shaunamahnamahna
A delightful read makes the business advice go down.
—korz
Witty and insightful book, but just not for me.
—Trista
A fun, informative look at a life in comedy.
—Baybay45
