so close to being the sh*t, y'all don't even know  <p><i>this program is read by the author. </i></p> <p>"this book feels like a real conversation. when we enter retta's world we are at the best party and in the hands of a gracious, self-perceptive, and deeply hilarious host." (amy poehler) </p> <p><b>in this hilarious audiobook essay collection, </b><b><i>parks and recreation</i></b><b> star retta shares the stories that led to her success in hollywood.</b> </p> <p>in <i>so close to being the sh*t, y'all don't even know</i>, <i>parks and recreation</i> star retta takes us on her not-so-meteoric rise from roaches to riches (well, rich enough that she can buy $15,000 designer handbags yet scared enough to know she's always a heartbeat away from ramen with american cheese). </p> <p>throwing her hardworking liberian parents through a loop, retta abandons her plan to attend med school after graduating duke university to move to hollywood to star in her own sitcom - like her comedy heroes lucille ball and roseanne. </p> <p>say what? word. turns out retta might actually be on to something. after winning comedy central's stand-up competition, she should be ready for prime time - but a fear of success derails her biggest dream. </p> <p>whether reminiscing about her days as a contract chemist at glaxosmithkline, telling "dirty" jokes to mormons, feeling like the odd man out on <i>parks</i>, fending off racist trolls on twitter, flirting with michael fassbender, or expertly stalking the cast of <i>hamilton</i>, retta's unique voice and refreshing honesty will make you laugh, cry, and laugh so hard you'll cry. </p> <p><b>her eponymous sitcom might not have happened yet, but by the end of </b><b><i>so close to being the sh*t</i></b><b>, listeners will be rooting for retta to be the next one-named wonder to take over your television. and she just might inspire you to reach for the stars, too.</b> </p>