When first you hear about Anna Faris’s forthcoming book being called Unqualified, you think “How can that be right? She is quite likely, astrophysicists and medical specialists aside, one of the most qualified people to write a book about, well, almost anything.
Except for, you know, astrophysics or medical specialties. (Although who knows maybe they are secret hobbies of the gifted comedian and we are not giving her her full due.)
When you dig deeper though, you find out that the title is derived from a podcast she launched two years ago, Anna Faris is Unqualified, where she interviews people like Lauren Graham (Gilmore Girls, Parenthood) and Aubrey Plaza (Community, Legion) and dispenses wise advice to eager listeners.
Now her advice-giving has leapt from the virtual world to the printed world with her book which releases 24 October and contains a wealth of insights into her life and the varied experiences it has brought her:
“… the actress will share stories about her rise from awkward teen in the suburbs of Washington to that of a Hollywood darling landing lead roles in big screen hits like Scary Movie, Just Friends, and The House Bunny. The Mom star will also include advice inspired by her podcast, as well as highlights from her own relationship failures and successes, including her marriage to Chris Pratt, who is also writing the book’s foreword.” (EW.com)
It will, naturally, be very funny into the bargain and absolutely worth adding to your late year To Be Read pile.
In the meantime, off to the podcast with you and while you’re listening have a quick read of the excerpt from the introductory chapter of the book, featured exclusively on EW.com.