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Hi, this is Annabelle Gerwich.

It's been a life dream of mine to be considered Storyworthy.

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My name is Christine Blackburn, and I'm coming to you from Wondery Sunset

Studio in West Hollywood, California. I am so glad you guys tuned in today, whether you're a long-time

fan of the show or a new listener, welcome to Storyworthy. Today's story is brought to us from

actress and author Annabelle Gerwitch.

Now Annabelle's story tonight is called The Lipstick Effect, and she's talking a lot about makeup counters.

And if you're another woman out there, then you know about makeup counters.

And you know about like the free gifts, and you know how expensive it is, and you know how

they suck you in.

And it's so, I don't know. I mean, now I'm old, and so it doesn't affect me the way it used to. But when I was like in college, 18, 19, 20, 21, I mean, I was so sucked in by that. And like the promise of like a special cream or a lotion or a makeup. I mean, I still like that. I still like that stuff, but now I kind of, you know, I'm on top of what's going on. But Annabelle's story just nails it on the head. You guys are really going to love it. Before we bring her on, I did want to mention to you guys that you can follow Storyworthy on Twitter and Instagram at Storyworthy. And why not head over to our website, Storyworthypodcast.com, before you shop on Amazon. You see, that works out for both of us, right? Because you click on the ad, you support the show, right? And then, you know, you feel my love coming at you. Do you feel that love? Do you feel all right you guys enjoy the story the lipstick effect

from annabel gerwich annabel gerwich you guys as you know she is an actress and the author of

the new york times bestselling book i see you made an effort compliments and dignities and

survival stories from the edge of 50 it is such a a funny, funny, incredible book. I'm telling

you, not just because she's my friend. She is amazing. And, you know, she was also one of the three

finalists for the James Thurber Prize for American humor writing in 2015. The New York Times says

Annabel Gerwich is a funny woman. At the center of the book is a serious question. How are we supposed to age? And she convincingly argues that there is no longer a template. You guys have got to read. I see you made an effort. It's one of Kirkus's reviews, 10 books guaranteed to make you laugh. And you can find Annabelle at her website, Annabelle Gerwich.com, and on Twitter at Annabelle

Gerwitch, A-N-A-B-E-L. All right, without further ado, here she is, Annabelle Gerwitch.

I've gotten dressed up, dressed up to walk into a store. I've assembled my most fashionable

outfit to ensure that I will be treated with deference by people who are being

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