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  • I Hope My Mother Doesn't Read This

  • By: Greg Scarnici
  • Narrated by: Greg Scarnici
  • Length: 2 hrs and 51 mins
  • 3.0 out of 5 stars (2 ratings)

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I Hope My Mother Doesn't Read This

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In his debut collection of candid, shocking, and just plain hilarious essays, comedic artist and musician Greg Scarnici recounts the period in his life when he was just starting to understand his sexuality and the city of New York that he calls home.

From getting high with the midget from Twin Peaks to giving a trucker a lap dance to the tune of Pebbles' "Mercedes Boy", I Hope My Mother Doesn't Read This offers a snapshot of an artist coming to grips with his comedic artistry at a time when gay comedians were not as accepted as they are today. There are tales of sordid hookups, riotous soirees, narcotic mishaps, and an unforgettable encounter with Gina Gershon at a Saturday Night Live after-party, where Greg currently works as an associate producer. No emotional stone is left unturned as Scarnici gives listeners an uncensored and uproariously funny look into every step of becoming, as legendary nightlife columnist Michael Musto calls him, "one of the funniest people in NYC - as well as one of its biggest freaks".

©2015 Greg Scarnici (P)2016 Audible, Inc.
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Ok but not my humour …

Gay writer / producer / performer Greg Scarnici narrates a bunch of humorous stories about his life mostly during his coming-out years in the ‘80s and ‘90s. Well, in fact, the blurb said they were humorous — I found most of them more absurdist than funny. Most of the stories are about situations Greg found awkward, weird, or difficult and, because he narrates the audiobook in that rapid-fire pace that some New Yorkers have, it was hard to take it all in. There were a few insensitive moments and it felt like a tirade at times but the style did grow on me (currently free on the Audible Plus catalogue).

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