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How do I un-remember this? : unfortunately true stories / Danny Pellegrino.

Pellegrino, Danny, (author.).

Summary:

"Growing up in small-town Ohio isn't easy, particularly when you're a closeted gay kid surrounded by ... no one openly gay. Luckily, Danny Pellegrino grew up in the '90s, coming of age when the internet opened up a whole new world for a curious kid itching for life outside of Midwest suburbia. Danny escaped the pains of growing up by submerging himself in a sea of pop culture-bingeing The Nanny until he had the confidence of Fran Fine, belting out Brandy songs until his heartaches were healed, and watching every semi-clothed Ryan Phillippe scene known to man. Now, as a successful podcaster interviewing the same iconic personalities that he idolized as a kid, Danny's life has only become more entertaining and delightfully chaotic. Heartfelt and hilarious, How Do I Un-Remember This? is a collection of real-life stories exploring Danny's journey from feeling like the only gay kid in Ohio to becoming a big-time podcaster in Los Angeles, and all the amusing moments life threw at him in between. With remarkable honesty and his trademark humor, Danny discusses his struggles alongside his love for all things pop culture in a way that is equally emotional and uplifting. And of course, it's all sprinkled with a little '90s nostalgia and a whole lot of comedy"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781728247984 (hardcover)
  • Physical Description: xiv, 250 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
  • Publisher: Naperville : Sourcebooks, [2022]
Subject: Pellegrino, Danny.
Comedians > United States > Biography.
Gays > United States > Biography.
Podcasters > United States > Biography.
Genre: Biographies.
Autobiographies.
Personal narratives.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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  • Baker & Taylor
    The host of the podcast Everything Iconic! discusses his life growing up as a closeted gay and his coming of age in the 1990s as the internet opened him to a whole new world of culture.
  • Baker & Taylor
    "Growing up in small-town Ohio isn't easy, particularly when you're a closeted gay kid surrounded by... no one openly gay. Luckily, Danny Pellegrino grew up in the '90s, coming of age when the internet opened up a whole new world for a curious kid itching for life outside of Midwest suburbia. Danny escaped the pains of growing up by submerging himself in a sea of pop culture-bingeing The Nanny until he had the confidence of Fran Fine, belting out Brandy songs until his heartaches were healed, and watching every semi-clothed Ryan Phillippe scene known to man. Now, as a successful podcaster interviewing the same iconic personalities that he idolized as a kid, Danny's life has only become more entertaining and delightfully chaotic. Heartfelt and hilarious, How Do I Un-Remember This? is a collection of real-life stories exploring Danny's journey from feeling like the only gay kid in Ohio to becoming a big-time podcaster in Los Angeles, and all the amusing moments life threw at him in between. With remarkablehonesty and his trademark humor, Danny discusses his struggles alongside his love for all things pop culture in a way that is equally emotional and uplifting. And of course, it's all sprinkled with a little '90s nostalgia and a whole lot of comedy"--
  • Sourcebooks Inc.

    A New York Times bestseller that proves your most awkward moments might just be your greatest hits.

    From Danny Pellegrino—host of the Everything Iconic podcast—comes a hilariously vulnerable collection of true stories that blur the line between cringe and catharsis. Growing up gay in small-town Ohio, Danny didn't have role models—he had Brandy ballads and late-night reruns of The Nanny. Pop culture wasn't just entertainment—it was escape, therapy, and survival.

    In How Do I Un-Remember This?, Danny revisits his most unforgettable moments: flying teeth, public streaking, an urn at Kohl's—and the deeper emotional truths behind them. Told with sharp wit and sincere heart, these essays celebrate the messy, mortifying, and meaningful path to self-acceptance.

    Loved by readers and celebs alike:

    • "Danny Pellegrino is a delight, and so are his stories!" – Andy Cohen
    • "Reading his book is like spending time with the BFF of your dreams." – Casey Wilson
    • "An entertaining story about navigating life with authenticity and laughter." — Kirkus Reviews

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    Perfect for fans of David Sedaris, Jenny Lawson, and readers craving LGBTQ+ memoirs that balance outrageous humor with unexpected depth.


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