<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>