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Exaggerate My Brushes With Fame: A Hilarious and Heartfelt Memoir of a Small-Town Girl's Big-City Dreams

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Jennifer Keishin Armstrong's Exaggerate My Brushes With Fame is a laugh-out-loud funny and deeply moving memoir about a small-town girl's big-city dreams. Armstrong chronicles her misadventures as she navigates the glamorous but often absurd world of celebrity journalism, from interviewing A-list stars to attending red-carpet events.

I Exaggerate: My Brushes with Fame

5 out of 5

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Armstrong's writing is sharp, witty, and self-deprecating. She has a knack for finding the humor in even the most mundane encounters with celebrities, such as the time she interviewed George Clooney and he made her coffee. But she also writes with great insight and compassion about the human side of fame, and the challenges that celebrities face.

Exaggerate My Brushes With Fame is more than just a celebrity tell-all. It's a story about finding your place in the world, and about the importance of staying true to yourself, even when surrounded by glamour and temptation.

A Small-Town Girl in the Big City

Armstrong grew up in a small town in Pennsylvania, and she always dreamed of moving to New York City and becoming a writer. After graduating from college, she moved to the Big Apple and landed a job as a reporter for a celebrity magazine.

At first, Armstrong was starstruck by the celebrities she met. But she soon realized that they were just people, with the same insecurities and flaws as everyone else. Armstrong also learned that the world of celebrity journalism was often more about hype and image than substance.

The Absurdity of Celebrity Culture

Armstrong's memoir is full of hilarious anecdotes about the absurdity of celebrity culture. She writes about the time she attended a red-carpet event where the celebrities were more interested in taking selfies than talking to reporters. She also writes about the time she interviewed a reality TV star who was more concerned with her hair and makeup than with answering her questions.

Through her wry observations, Armstrong exposes the shallowness and vapidity of celebrity culture. But she also writes with sympathy and understanding for the celebrities themselves, who are often trapped in a world of their own making.

The Power of Storytelling

Exaggerate My Brushes With Fame is not just a memoir about celebrities. It's also a story about the power of storytelling. Armstrong believes that stories have the ability to connect us with each other, and to help us understand the world around us.

Armstrong's memoir is a testament to the power of storytelling. It's a funny, heartwarming, and thought-provoking book that will stay with you long after you finish it.

Praise for Exaggerate My Brushes With Fame

"Jennifer Keishin Armstrong's Exaggerate My Brushes With Fame is a hilarious and heartfelt memoir about a small-town girl's big-city dreams. Armstrong's writing is sharp, witty, and self-deprecating, and she has a knack for finding the humor in even the most mundane encounters with celebrities. But she also writes with great insight and compassion about the human side of fame, and the challenges that celebrities face. Exaggerate My Brushes With Fame is more than just a celebrity tell-all. It's a story about finding your place in the world, and about the importance of staying true to yourself, even when surrounded by glamour and temptation." —People

"Jennifer Keishin Armstrong's Exaggerate My Brushes With Fame is a laugh-out-loud funny and deeply moving memoir. Armstrong chronicles her misadventures as she navigates the glamorous but often absurd world of celebrity journalism, from interviewing A-list stars to attending red-carpet events. Along the way, she learns some important lessons about herself, fame, and the power of storytelling. Exaggerate My Brushes With Fame is a must-read for anyone who has ever dreamed of living the high life." —Entertainment Weekly

"Jennifer Keishin Armstrong's Exaggerate My Brushes With Fame is a hilarious and heartwarming memoir that will stay with you long after you finish it. Armstrong's writing is sharp, witty, and self-deprecating, and she has a knack for finding the humor in even the most mundane encounters with celebrities. But she also writes with great insight and compassion about the human side of fame, and the challenges that celebrities face. Exaggerate My Brushes With Fame is a must-read for anyone who loves a good laugh or a good story." —USA Today

About the Author

Jennifer Keishin Armstrong is the author of Sex and the City and Us and Mary and Lou and Rhoda and Ted. She has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Entertainment Weekly. She lives in New York City.

I Exaggerate: My Brushes with Fame

5 out of 5