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A Little Bit Wicked
A Little Bit Wicked: Life, Love, and Faith in Stages | Kristin Chenoweth
"Life's too short. I'm not." You might know her as a Tony Award-winning Broadway star, who originated the role of Galinda the Good Witch in the smash musical Wicked and won a Tony for 1999's You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown. Or you may recognize her from her starring roles on TV -- The West Wing, Pushing Daisies, Sesame Street...oh, and her Huge Hit Sitcom Kristin on NBC. (Huge hit. L.A. breast-implant huge. Ask either of the people who watched it.) Or maybe you saw her sexy spread in FHM magazine? Or her appearance on Pat Robertson's The 700 Club? Kristin is a wonderful collection of contradictions -- but everyone who's ever met her remembers her as the little girl with the big voice. At four foot eleven, Kristin Chenoweth is an immense talent in a petite but powerful package. In this lively, laugh-out-loud book, Kristin shares her journey from Oklahoma beauty queen to Broadway leading lady, reflecting on how faith and family have kept her grounded in the dysfunctional rodeo of show biz. The daughter of an engineer and a nurse, Kristin was singing in front of thousands at Baptist conventions by age twelve and winning beauty pageants by age twenty-two. (Well, actually she was second runner-up almost every freaking time. But, hey, she's not bitter.) On her way to a career as a professional opera singer, she stopped in New York to visit a friend and went on a whim to an audition. Through a combination of talent, hard work, and (she's quick to add) the grace of God, Kristin took Broadway by storm. But of course, into every storm, the occasional drizzle of disaster must fall. Filled with wit, wisdom, and backstage insight, A Little Bit Wicked is long on love and short on sleep; it's essential reading for Kristin's legions of fans and an uplifting story for anyone seeking motivation to follow his or her dreams -- over the rainbow and beyond.
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Amiable
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I‘ve been making my way through “The West Wing” on HBO. Kristin Chenoweth joined the cast in season 6. Coincidentally I saw this on Libby and shrugged. I never listen to audiobooks—I don‘t have the attention span. Then I said, “well, so what?” and hit the borrow button. It was a pleasant-enough read, narrated by Kristin herself. Enjoyed the chapters about the beauty pageant circuit, “Wicked” and her stint on “The West Wing.”

#Nonfiction2023

goodbyefrancie West Wing is such a good show! I'll have to try this book. 2y
Amiable @goodbyefrancie I had literally never seen a single episode until I started watching from the first one a couple of months ago! When it was on originally (1999-2006), I was working nights as a copy editor at a daily newspaper—so I never watched prime time TV. We recently got HBO so I figured I‘d finally give it a try —and I‘m hooked! (edited) 2y
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KimberlyJuracich
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I love her. I love the play. I love everything she has been in so I had to read it. 100% love

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MallenNC
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This is the only book on my Goodreads shelf with the word #wicked in the title. It refers to her famous role originating Galinda in Wicked on Broadway. Not exactly Halloween! I enjoyed Kristin Chenoweth‘s memoir a lot. #FallisBooked

OriginalCyn620 She‘s so cute! 💚 5y
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wen4blu
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Up next. Watching the Tony awards a few weeks ago inspired me to finally pull this one off the shelf.

Victoriahoperose Love this 5y
Megabooks She‘s great! 5y
EKonrad Love her!!! 5y
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bullbunny
Mehso-so

At first it seemed really interesting. But as time went on, it seemed to drag for me. I guess how it was written.. not my style. And it seemed so promising..
I guess it depends on the person and writing style for me, when it comes to autobiographies

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bullbunny
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1. Contemporary, variety
2. Spiders *shudders
3. A teacher or actress
4. 32 degrees F - Just stopped snowing
5. Hmmm lemme see @Endowarrior21

@howjessreads #friyayintro

blank I hate all bugs! I actually have this grabber stick called a Critter Catcher that I use to get them bc I'm a baby and can't squish them. I scoop them up then run outside screaming and let them go in my neighbors yard. I hate bugs. 😫 6y
bullbunny @laurenslibrary well with spiders I can't even do that. I run away. Or have someone else kill it 6y
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bullbunny
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Okay @Kshakal I see you!! I agree with your points!! When I came across this in a tag somewhere i was like what!? Tbr that!! Thank you so much!! I will enjoy the sweets! *finger no no shake* And the book of course! And thanx for the nice card and bookmark addition!!
I can't believe I got the tag wrong when I sent mine! *d'oh face
#jolabokaflodswap @MaleficentBookDragon thanx for hosting!!

Kshakal I am glad you like it!! Enjoy and Merry Christmas!!! 6y
bullbunny @Kshakal I do!! Ha I find it funny I commented on the wrapping and it was to me!! Lol *getting dragged off to bed - *pops back out You too!! Merry Christmas!! 6y
Kshakal It made me giggle too when you commented on the wrapping! 😊 6y
bullbunny @Kshakal I do that giggle too when I follow people I get when they get stuff XD 6y
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Victoriahoperose
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I loved this. I really like Kristen Chenoweth. She has such a great attitude about everything and is unafraid to be herself. I found this to be really inspiring and funny and entertaining. I definitely recommend this one.

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Gulfskye
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Enjoyed the audiobook. If you are expecting a lot of Wicked behind the scenes gossip you will be disappointed “A Little Bit Wicked” is pretty much all there is. It is a nice peek into the life of someone starting a career on Broadway. A little heavy on the “Jesus guides my life” topic but overall a fun read.

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Kshakal
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I absolutely love Kristin Chenoweth and was so excited that she had written a memoir... we would totally be best friends if we ever met!!! #autobiography #marchinbooks @maich

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Merethebookgal
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I read this via audiobook, which I would recommend b/c Chenoweth‘s a great narrator. The book starts out a bit slow, but overall was an enjoyable read. I‘m a singer & performed in theatre growing up, so learning about her background & training & the decisions she made along the way to get her where she is today was interesting. I mainly picked this up because I wanted to use this title for an “adjective” in my #ERMadlibs, but I‘m glad I read it.

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Purplerosiepage
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I am a sucker for celebrity memoirs. This was a good one.

bookishkai One of my faves! 7y
Purplerosiepage Did you listen to it? I think that‘s what made the book for me. 7y
ReadingOver50 Loved Wicked. I need to read this 7y
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AmberB1
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Mehso-so

I usually love listening to books read by the author and because of my love of Wicked, I was so excited to listen to this book by Kristin Chenoweth. Unfortunately, her charisma did not transfer into her written words or even her voice inflection while she read. She almost sounded bored at times while reading her own book. That's not good!

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Kshakal
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I have to admit that I have been fangirling out this week while spending time in Broken Arrow, OK, the home of Kristin Chenoweth! 💕

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bookishkai
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I needed something light on this snowy day, and then I nearly busted a gut laughing trying to navigate traffic. I've read the print version twice, but it's even funnier to listen to.

MicheleinPhilly Snowy??? It's 93 degrees here. 😩 7y
bookishkai @MicheleinPhilly here in Denver we're under a winter storm watch through (I think) tomorrow night. Heavy wet snow. Typical May storm, we get them periodically. But a shock to the system after nearly 2 weeks of seasonable 70's and 80's. 7y
SincerelyWinona She was a guest on a Hamilton-themed podcast called "The Room Where It Happens" (may be 'where it's happening', anyways...) she spoke on there about her background and theater involvement and it was wonderful! Didn't realize she had a book! Added to my TBR! 7y
MaureenMc This is one of my fave memoirs. I adore her! 7y
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Kshakal
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I absolutely love her and I love that she has a book! It was super fun getting to read about her life and boy did it make me laugh out loud many times!

#booksthatmakemelaugh
#sparklingmaybookishdreams

Crystalblu She is excellent!! 8y
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Lauren_reading
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I just adore Kristin Chenoweth. This book was her - cute, funny, and positive. She tells great stories about Broadway and tv as well as cute life stories. #awesomeaudio

stacybmartin I loved this audio as well - she's adorable! 💜 8y
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stacybmartin
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An enjoyable memoir - she's upbeat and cheerful, positive and motivating. She also discusses her faith in detail. There's so many times when she makes herself laugh and all I can picture is Glenda the Good Witch.

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Nitpickyabouttrains
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I listened to this one and I think that was what made it so amazing. Chenoweth sings a line when she mentions a song and giggles at her own jokes. Her twang comes out when she talks about her past. A warning that there is a fair amount of religion talk.

Books88 I love her! 8y
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stacybmartin
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Today's #labsoundtrack - I absolutely loved Wicked and I'm still waiting on the movie version! 💚🌪💚

Redjewel_7734 Me three!!! 8y
JacqMac Same! 8y
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Gayan
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I did not realize I had so many #pinkbooks #17booklove

howjessicareads Did you like the Holly Madison?? 8y
Gayan @jess.how I haven't read it yet. My TBR stack is out of control. I have it on my April list I think. 😵 8y
MCYmermaid Plus, SECONDHAND SOULS has GITD cover elements! 8y
Smangela @jess.how I did! 🙋🏼 8y
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Jamielouise
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My brand new book lamp! Made with love by my fiancé. ?

BookishMarginalia Love it! 8y
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bookishkai
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I fell in love with Kristin Chenoweth as Annabeth Schott on The West Wing, and then as April Rhodes on Glee. This is a laugh-out-loud hilarious account of her life and career. It's a fast, easy read, and one I pick up again when I need a pick me up.

Josie Oh, I love her! I didn't even know about this! Thank you 😍 8y
bookishkai @Josie you're welcome :) enjoy! 8y
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