A hilarious and candid essay collection about living a normal life in Hollywood, where life is anything but normal, from mom, actress, and #1New York Timesbestselling author Tori Spelling.
With her signature wit and unique Hollywood insight, Tori Spelling explores the adventures—and misadventures—of raising a family in Tinseltown. From balancing parenthood with tabloid pressures and from becoming a mini mogul to her evolving relationship with her mom, Tori takes us behind the glitz and glamor of being a modern-day celebrity. Featuring her whip-smart voice that fans know and love, she effortlessly illustrates that when you’re Tori Spelling, every day is uncharted territory.Tori Spelling starred in and executive produced the Oxygen hit reality television seriesTori & Dean: Inn LoveandTori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood. Along with being an actress, she is the #1New York Timesbestselling author of several books, including memoirs, a party planning book, and a children’s book. She lives in Los Angeles with her family. Follow her on X, TikTok, and Instagram @ToriSpelling.INTRODUCTION: Welcome to Los Angeles
A few weeks ago my friend Jacob was flying Virgin American from New York to L.A. As the plane began its final descent into LAX, the cute and obviously gay lead flight attendant made an announcement to the cabin. He said, “Welcome to Los Angeles, birthplace and residence of Tori Spelling.” When my friend reported this story to me via email, I thought it was hilarious, but I also didn’t know exactly what to make of it. Iwasborn in L.A. Fact. I still live here. Fact. But on what grounds is that of common interest to an airplane full of diverse travelers? Is it a compliment? Is it a joke? A little of both? Of all the famous people, of all the actors, of all the tabloid darlings, of all the gay icons (if I can call myself that), why me? l#