Leslie Fcking Jones

WINNER OF THE 2024 AUDIE AWARD FOR HUMOR

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
A BARNES & NOBLE BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR
A TOWN & COUNTRY BEST CELEBRITY MEMOIR OF 2023
A VULTURE BEST COMEDY BOOK OF 2023

Hey y’all, it's Leslie. I’m thrilled to finally share my story with you.

Now, I’ll be real with you—some of the details might be a little fuzzy because, let’s face it, I’m 55 and have smoked a lot of weed. But while certain moments might be a bit unclear, the heart of it all is PURE TRUTH. Whether I’m sharing tales from my Southern childhood, my early days as a stand-up comic driving cross-country through the sketchiest places while praying for my life, Chris Rock’s advice to Lorne Michaels, or the time I nearly shot Whoopi Goldberg on SNL—you’ll get it all. I’ll also spill the tea on Ghostbusters, nudes, Supermarket Sweep, and The Daily Show... it’s all in here.

Being a woman in comedy isn’t easy, especially when you’re a tall Black woman with a loud voice. I’ve had to fight every step of the way to make sure no one takes me for granted or tries to take advantage of me. These stories explain why. (Cue the Law & Order theme.)