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My Lady Parts Doon Mackichan

My Lady Parts By Doon Mackichan

My Lady Parts by Doon Mackichan


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A smart and fiercely feminist memoir from beloved comedian and actor Doon Mackichan

My Lady Parts Summary

My Lady Parts: A Life Fighting Stereotypes by Doon Mackichan

Doon Mackichan is best known for her comedy characters in the hugely popular Brass Eye, Smack the Pony and Toast of London - but throughout her career there are parts she's refused to take and stereotypes she's challenged to find more empowered characters.

The Feisty Feminist. The Hot Lesbian. The Desperate Cougar.

In My Lady Parts, Doon shares her experience on stage, screen and in real life, examining how our culture still expects women to adhere to certain stereotypes - and punishes those who don't. Doon looks at the stories we are telling and asks: what do these roles we give women tell us about their value in the society we live in? How do we hold our heads up without fear and say no to those that objectify us?

The Deranged Mother. The Stupid Tart. The Hag.

This is a courageous, vulnerable and empowering account of being a woman in an industry that has been exposed for its deep-rooted sexism. It is, above all, a call to reflect on - and radically rework - the implications such attitudes have for future generations.

My Lady Parts Reviews

Fierce, frank and funny, this is Doon at her very best. This book demonstrates that she is, and always has been, a trailblazer -- SANDI TOKSVIG
An articulate, whole-hearted and blazing account. Doon's been the bravest of us, someone who has consistently called out bad behaviour and unnecessary obstacles and challenged the industry to have more imagination towards women, even when doing so would cost her professionally. She's a role model to me and many others. Required reading - made me feel angrier and determined to be braver -- SALLY PHILLIPS
A sparkling, poetic and gloriousy witty whirl through Doon's brilliant career, with moments of deep poignancy and a bracing dose of feminist ire. Loved it! -- APRIL DE ANGELIS
A fierce and forthright slice of Doon's life, on and off-screen. Loud, angry and funny, it'll make you rage and cry and then cheer her on -- JENNY LANDRETH
Funny, fierce and insightful - considering it's written by a woman -- GEORGIA PRITCHETT
Doon articulates scenes from her life as a performer with anger, brilliance and humour. It's revealing, illuminating and painful in equal measure -- NEIL GAIMAN
Praise for Doon Mackichan: Mackichan is incredibly, irresistibly funny * * Guardian * *
Theatre's unsung funniest woman * * Evening Standard * *
One of the best comedy actresses of her generation * * Glasgow Times * *
Smack the Pony was way ahead of its time * * Guardian * *

About Doon Mackichan

Doon Mackichan is a hugely beloved actor, comedian and writer. Her comedy credits include Two Doors Down, Plebs (for which she was nominated for a BAFTA), Toast of London, On the Hour, The Day Today, Brass Eye, Alan Partridge and the Emmy-winning Smack the Pony among numerous other shows. My Lady Parts is her debut.

Additional information

NGR9781838856366
9781838856366
1838856366
My Lady Parts: A Life Fighting Stereotypes by Doon Mackichan
New
Hardback
Canongate Books
2023-09-21
256
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