Mega-Celebrity!! Tiffany Haddish, I CURSE YOU WITH JOY

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Zibby Owens

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🗓️ 7 May 2024

⏱️ 30 minutes

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Tiffany Haddish (actor, producer, and the first Black female comedian to host Saturday Night Live!) joins Zibby to discuss her collection of humorous and heartfelt essays, I CURSE YOU WITH JOY. Tiffany reveals what readers can expect from this book: a rollercoaster of laughter and tears. She delves into her complex relationship with her father and opens up about her childhood trauma and subsequent healing, including a painful experience she chose to exclude from the book. She also shares her journey of self-discovery, love, and navigating the complexities of fame, particularly as a Black woman in the entertainment industry.

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0:00.0	Hi, I'm Zivie Owens, and I am the host of this podcast. Moms don't have time to read books.
0:08.1	I am also a newly minted USA Today bestselling author of the novel, Blank.
0:14.2	I've created a whole community of book lovers around this podcast, a publishing company, reading retreats, a bookstore, and more.
0:21.8	Learn more at zivimedia.com or follow me on social at Zibby Owens or join the community at
0:28.4	Zibby Readers.
0:31.4	Tiffany Haddish is the author of I Curse You with Joy.
0:34.8	Tiffany is a dynamic American actress, comedian, and author, known for
0:38.9	her infectious energy and hilarious performances. Born in Los Angeles, California, Haddish's
0:44.4	journey to success has been marked by resilience and determination. Growing up in foster care,
0:49.7	she found solace in comedy and quickly made a name for herself in the stand-up comedy scene
0:53.9	with her unique blend of wit and relatability. Her breakthrough came in 2017 with the hit
0:59.4	comedy film Girls Trip, where she earned critical acclaim for her portrayal of the vivacious
1:04.1	and outspoken Dina. Since then, Haddish has appeared in numerous films and television shows,
1:09.5	showcasing her versatility as an actress and her ability to effortlessly blend comedy with heartfelt moments.
1:15.8	In addition to her acting career, Haddish is an accomplished author, with her memoir The Last Black Unicorn, becoming a New York Times bestseller in 2017.
1:24.8	Through her candid storytelling, she inspires readers to embrace their uniqueness and overcome
1:29.5	life's obstacles with resilience and humor. With her undeniable talent, infectious laughter,
1:35.1	and commitment to authenticity, Tiffany Hanish continues to make her mark in the entertainment
1:39.5	industry and inspire others along the way. Welcome, Tiffany. Thank you so much for coming on moms. Don't have time to read books to discuss I curse you with joy. Welcome. Thank you. Thank you. I have to say when I told my nine-year-old son that we were doing this interview, he literally like spit out his Rice Krispies and was like, Tiffany Haddish. I was like, you know her? You never know. You'll not let him read this book.
2:03.1	This book is not for kids. I know. I was like, yeah, we're not going to go there. Oh my gosh.
2:09.6	Okay, Tiffany, you are so real, so funny, so out there. Oh my gosh. I was like blushing and laughing and I don't even know.
2:20.5	Tell listeners what they can expect with this book. They can expect some laughs. They can expect some
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