n the summer of 1974, a fourteen-year-old girl in Dolton, Illinois, had a dream—to become an actress. It was a long way from the South Side of Chicago to Hollywood. But the funny thing is, it all came true. Through a series of Happy Accidents, Jane Lynch created an improbable—and hilarious—path to success. In those early years, despite her dreams, she was also consumed with anxiety, feeling out of place in both her body and her family. To deal with her worries about her sexuality, she escaped in positive ways, but also found destructive outlets. Then, at thirty-one, she started to get her life together. She was finally able to embrace her sexuality, come out to her parents, and quit drinking for good. Soon after, a chance meeting led to a role in the movie Best in Show, which helped her get cast in The 40-Year-Old Virgin. Similar coincidences and chance meetings led to other movie roles, and then came the two lucky accidents that truly changed her life. Getting lost in a hotel led to an introduction to her future wife, Lara. Then, a series she’d signed up for abruptly got canceled, making it possible for her to take the role of Sue Sylvester in Glee. Part comic memoir and part inspirational narrative, this is an audiobook equally for the rabid Glee fan and for anyone who needs a new perspective on life, love, and success.
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| Jane Lynch grew up on the south side of Chicago. She currently lives in Los Angeles, CA, with her wife, Dr. Lara Embry. Lisa Dickey, a long-time friend of the author, is the co-writer of New York Times bestsellers by Patrick Swayze, Euna Lee, and Cathie Black. She also lives in Los Angeles. |
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Could not put it down.
Sep 18 2011
By Cassius
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I have always loved Jane Lynch. Whenever we'd see her in a movie or a bit part in a TV show my boyfriend and I were always rooting for her. There is something so very authentic about her and it really comes through in this bio. I am so happy we got to have an insight into the inner workings of this very talented and wonderful human being. Mostly I am happy to see such a strong woman in Hollywood who busts through gender roles. Jane worked so hard to get to where she is now: both personally and professionally happy. I am happy she shared her journey with me. I felt like I was right there with her listening over a soy latte. GOOD STUFF JANE. (Would also love to know where I can read the full script for "Oh Sister my sister" I laughed so hard my face turned bright red when I read the writing excerpt she put in the book from that show.)
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Thank you Jane for sharing your story.
Sep 15 2011
By Trace
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Spread the word about an excellent biography. I'm not much of a reader, but I picked up her book today on a business trip and could not put it down. Deserves recognition. Thank you Jane for sharing your story.
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An example of how to pursue what you do well, and allow for fate and accidents
Sep 18 2011
By Larry Mark
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The actress and comedian, Jane Lynch, wants you to find out what you do best, and do your best at it
Lynch is famous for her work with ensemble comedies, Christopher Guest films (Best in Show), Second City Chicago, playing a therapist on Two and a Half Men, her recent marriage to a female physician/scientist, and, of course, GLEE. On GLEE she plays Sue Sylvester, the cheer-leading coach.
The title of this memoir is from Shakespeare's Twelfth Night (where Malvolio thinks a fake love letter is for him). But the title, HAPPY ACCIDENTS, is ironic, since Lynch, an Irish Catholic from Dalton, IL, though a follower of astrological horoscopes and rules, does not believe in accidents. Lynch believes in preparation.
Did you know that as a teen, Lynch wrote letters to casting agents in Hollywood. She wanted a role on the BRADY BUNCH. She got devastating rejections (one replied that, "we don't always get what we desire."). But Lynch wanted to be an actress none the less. After deciding to be an actress, she arrived in Chicago and sent out resumes for acting positions. (Did I mention that she dropped out of her first high school acting role during her Freshman year). The only role offer she got was with Second City, an improvisational comedy group. This was something she did not desire, but she ended up thriving at it.
Another happy accident happened. She ran into Christopher Guest at a coffee shop, and landed roles in his films from that chance meeting. She scored a role in Steve Carell's films through Steve's wife. She was only supposed to be a recurring role on GLEE since she was committed to another pilot; but when that pilot failed, she joined GLEE to great success. Lynch shares how she has been sober 20 years, and now has a wife (plus had her wedding announcement in The NYT). This is an enjoyable and entertaining read, and an example of how one should persevere and overcome.
Lynch is famous for her work with ensemble comedies, Christopher Guest films (Best in Show), Second City Chicago, playing a therapist on Two and a Half Men, her recent marriage to a female physician/scientist, and, of course, GLEE. On GLEE she plays Sue Sylvester, the cheer-leading coach.
The title of this memoir is from Shakespeare's Twelfth Night (where Malvolio thinks a fake love letter is for him). But the title, HAPPY ACCIDENTS, is ironic, since Lynch, an Irish Catholic from Dalton, IL, though a follower of astrological horoscopes and rules, does not believe in accidents. Lynch believes in preparation.
Did you know that as a teen, Lynch wrote letters to casting agents in Hollywood. She wanted a role on the BRADY BUNCH. She got devastating rejections (one replied that, "we don't always get what we desire."). But Lynch wanted to be an actress none the less. After deciding to be an actress, she arrived in Chicago and sent out resumes for acting positions. (Did I mention that she dropped out of her first high school acting role during her Freshman year). The only role offer she got was with Second City, an improvisational comedy group. This was something she did not desire, but she ended up thriving at it.
Another happy accident happened. She ran into Christopher Guest at a coffee shop, and landed roles in his films from that chance meeting. She scored a role in Steve Carell's films through Steve's wife. She was only supposed to be a recurring role on GLEE since she was committed to another pilot; but when that pilot failed, she joined GLEE to great success. Lynch shares how she has been sober 20 years, and now has a wife (plus had her wedding announcement in The NYT). This is an enjoyable and entertaining read, and an example of how one should persevere and overcome.
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