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Big Shot
- Nothing Like I Imagined
- Narrated by: Mindy Kaling
- Series: Nothing Like I Imagined
- Length: 36 mins
- Categories: Business & Careers, Women in Business
Non-member price: $2.77
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Publisher's Summary
Is almost $2,000 a lot to drop on someone else’s dinner, just to be a big shot? Hell yeah! But what if nobody notices that you--one of Time magazine’s “100 Most Influential People” in the world--picked up the tab?
In this meditation on celebrity, power, and a simple thank-you, Mindy Kaling takes the next charmed step in her path from Conan intern to mogul: picking up the entire tab for a famous A-lister. It’s an investment, right? He’ll be blown away by her class. They’ll be best friends forever. Forty thankless seconds later, who wouldn’t spiral into self-doubt, second-guessing, over-rationalizing, and anxious obsession?
Plus, bonus content! An up-close-and-personal look at what Mindy does all day, including “executive producing” and gift wrapping.
From the acclaimed writer, actor, director, producer, and New York Times bestselling author comes Nothing Like I Imagined. In these essays, Mindy Kaling shares the latest chapters of a multitasking life in Hollywood. Listen to them in a single sitting. They’re pitch-perfect.
PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
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- Etoile NEOhio
- 18-01-2021
A nice ending to this series of essays
A nice ending to this series of essays. Not unlike her work in general, some his me as more entertaining as others. I promise if she ever picks up my tab in a restaurant, I will thank her promptly!
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- Marquita.
- 12-01-2021
Another great Mindy book!
I am a big Mindy Kaling fan! This book was just as hilarious as her other two! The way she tells stories is like you’re sitting down to brunch with her and she’s telling you about another crazy thing that happened to her that week! The only complaint was it wasn’t long enough- I’d love to hear more!!
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- Randy W.
- 05-11-2020
Smiles
Made for an unexpectedly nice start to my day. Mindy is very personable and seems very reachable I'm going to listen to all of her other short stories with relish ( or maybe some ginger salmon)!
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- Michelle Kizer
- 29-10-2020
So Funny!
Great humor, but candid truth as well! Left me longing for more. Don't miss this!
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- Cindy G
- 28-10-2020
Relatable...even if your're balling on a budget :)
I love all of the essays! This one is no exception. Awkward encounters & truly relatable perspective.
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- Rica
- 21-10-2020
Great Lesson
This is my favorite of all Mindy's essays. I love the way she captures one of life's greatest lessons through her own experience and storytelling.
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- C Kparr
- 21-10-2020
Light hearted and entertaining
her story telling is flowing and whimsical, she holds you with the back story and brings you to the present.
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- Kindle Customer
- 17-10-2020
love mindy
I always enjoy her take on life as it is similar to my own !
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- River
- 10-10-2020
Mindy us always inspirational!
You can't help be laugh and be happy when listening to this brilliant lady!
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