Make 'em Laugh by Debbie Reynolds

Make 'em Laugh

Short-term Memories of Longtime Friends

Debbie Reynolds, Dorian Hannaway

HarperCollins · Print & ebook · November 10, 2015

The beloved Hollywood star and New York Times bestselling author of Unsinkable continues her intimate chat with fans in this entertaining collection of anecdotes, stories, jokes, and random musings from a woman who has seen it all—and done most of it.

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Who it’s for
Debbie Reynolds pairs show-business memories with the warmth and wit of an intimate chat.
Themes
Hollywood and show business, Family, marriage, and motherhood, Humorous personal reminiscences
Genres
Lives in Entertainment, Celebrity & Pop Culture Humor, Women's Lives

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The beloved Hollywood star and New York Times bestselling author of Unsinkable continues her intimate chat with fans in this entertaining collection of anecdotes, stories, jokes, and random musings from a woman who has seen it all—and done most of it. From her acclaimed performances to her headline-making divorce from Eddie Fisher, raising a famous daughter to hitting the road with a successful one-woman show, Debbie Reynolds was in the spotlight for decades.

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Over her more than six-decade-long career she met presidents, performed for the Queen of England, and partied with kings. In this fabulous personal tour, she recalls wonderful moments with the greats of the entertainment world—Lucille Ball, Frank Sinatra, Bette Davis, Phyllis Diller, and many, many more—sharing stories that shed new light on her life and career and the glittering world of Hollywood then and now. Debbie has plenty to tell—and in Make ’Em Laugh, she dishes it in the warm, down-to-earth voice her fans adore. Debbie shares memories of late night pals and some of the greatest comedians of all time, stories from the big screen and small, and tales of marriage, motherhood, and children. Combining her wicked sense of humor and appealing charm, she reveals the personal side of show business and fame in funny, poignant, and delightful reminiscences. Nothing is off limits: Debbie talks about her sex life, her family drama—and even shares a few secret recipes. A true Hollywood icon, beloved by millions of fans around the world, Debbie Reynolds died on December 28, 2016, at the age of 84, just one day after the death of her daughter, actress and author Carrie Fisher.

Hollywood, Up Close

Debbie Reynolds pairs show-business memories with the warmth and wit of an intimate chat.

Come here for

  • Anecdotes about Hollywood friends, fame, family, and life on the road
  • A personal glimpse behind the glitter of show business

Expect

  • Funny, poignant reminiscences in a warm, down-to-earth voice
  • Jokes, random musings, and a few secret recipes

Where it sits

Lives in Entertainment75%
Celebrity & Pop Culture Humor39%
Women's Lives19%

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Publisher categories

  • Art History
  • American Art
  • Film & Video Art
  • Women Artists
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  • Musicians' Lives
  • Lives in Entertainment
  • Lives in History
  • Women's Lives
Authors
Debbie Reynolds, Dorian Hannaway
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
November 10, 2015
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Hollywood and show business · Family, marriage, and motherhood · Humorous personal reminiscences
Reading lane
Art History