Shirley, I Jest! A Storied Life

Even if you don't know who Laverne and Shirley are, Shirley, I Jest! will . . . capture your interest throughout this read.

Shirley, I Jest! A Storied Life

Cindy Williams

Taylor Trade Publishing

2017

Abstract

Cindy Williams, half of the comedic duo of Laverne & Shirley, has had a wild and lively career in show business.

This book is an engaging and heartfelt journey from Williams’s blue collar roots to unexpected stardom—from being pranked by Jim Morrison while waiting tables at Whisky a Go Go to starring in one of the most iconic shows on television.

With wit and candor, Cindy tells stories of her struggles as a child growing up with meager means and dreaming of becoming an actress. She also shares many misadventures and amusing anecdotes about some of the most famous actors in Hollywood. Never taking herself too seriously, Cindy finds humor and irony in the challenging world of show business.

This is a quintessential American story of success and she earned it. What makes her book so delightful is that she never took herself or her fame that seriously, demonstrating throughout her wonderful sense of humor while sharing amusing anecdotes about some of the most famous actors in Hollywood.