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A smart and fiercely feminist memoir from beloved comedian and actor Doon Mackichan
The Feisty Feminist. The Hot Lesbian. The Desperate Cougar.
The Deranged Mother. The Stupid Tart. The Hag.
Doon Mackichan is best known for her comedy characters, but throughout her career there are parts she's refused to take and stereotypes she's challenged.
In My Lady Parts, Doon shares her experience on stage, screen and in real life, examining how our culture still expects women to adhere to certain stereotypes - and punishes those who don't. This is a courageous, vulnerable and empowering account of being a woman in an industry that has been exposed for its deep-rooted sexism.
— NEIL GAIMAN
"Fierce, frank and funny, this is Doon at her very best. This book demonstrates that she is, and always has been, a trailblazer"
— SANDI TOKSVIG
"As we look back - and not that far - at how the misogyny was tolerated and even applauded in the 2000s, we should listen to the meticulous testimony of women like Mackichan. Because she has always called it out, but has often paid a high price"
"A real page-turner; raw, urgent and entertaining"
"A timely memoir . . . [Mackichan] has not been just an observer of change, but a driver of it"
"This is a fierce, frank and unfiltered account. [Mackichan] makes no secret of her fury at the way society treats women. But her readers will find that fury infectious"
"An articulate, whole-hearted and blazing account. Doon's been the bravest of us, someone who has consistently called out bad behaviour and unnecessary obstacles and challenged the industry to have more imagination towards women, even when doing so would cost her professionally. She's a role model to me and many others. Required reading - made me feel angrier and determined to be braver"
— SALLY PHILLIPS
"A rip-roaring, brutally honest, brilliantly funny read. My Lady Parts is a triumph"
"A sparkling, poetic and gloriousy witty whirl through Doon's brilliant career, with moments of deep poignancy and a bracing dose of feminist ire. Loved it!"
— APRIL DE ANGELIS
"A fierce and forthright slice of Doon's life, on and off-screen. Loud, angry and funny, it'll make you rage and cry and then cheer her on"
— JENNY LANDRETH
"Funny, fierce and insightful - considering it's written by a woman"
— GEORGIA PRITCHETT
"Enthralling, funny . . . . Anyone longing to release their inner maverick, challenge sexism and improve the world, one brave deed at a time, should grab a copy"
"Praise for Doon Mackichan: Mackichan is incredibly, irresistibly funny"
Doon Mackichan is a hugely beloved actor, comedian and writer. Her comedy credits include Two Doors Down, Plebs (for which she was nominated for a BAFTA), Toast of London, On the Hour, The Day Today, Brass Eye, Alan Partridge and the Emmy-winning Smack the Pony among numerous other shows. My Lady Parts is her debut.
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