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Making a Scene
Constance Wu
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R240
Discovery Miles 2 400
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From influential and iconic star Constance Wu, a powerful and
poignant memoir-in-essays full of funny and intimate observations
that will resonate with readers everywhere. Growing up in the
friendly suburbs of Richmond, Virginia, Constance Wu thought that
girls were supposed to be reserved, graceful, and polite.
 Everyone around her praised ladylike behaviour while seeming
to disapprove of the louder, rougher girls – the kind of girls
who made scenes. And while she spent most of her childhood
suppressing her bold, emotional nature, Constance found an early
outlet in local community theatre. The stage was the one
place where big feelings were okay – were good, even. As
she continued to reconcile her personality with the expectations of
daily life, acting became more than a hobby. It was her refuge, her
touchstone, and eventually her vocation. She went to New
York to study classical theatre and pursue an acting career while
waiting tables, dating, despairing, and embracing city life.
 In 2015, she was cast in the ground-breaking TV sitcom Fresh
Off the Boat, a touching, funny story about an Asian American
family in the ’90s. Another historic role followed when she
starred in the smash hit film Crazy Rich Asians, which featured an
entirely Asian cast. These two pivotal moments in Hollywood history
opened up a new chapter for Constance, who continues to explore the
complexities of Asian American representation. Through raw,
hilarious, and relatable stories, Constance fearlessly shares her
experiences of growing up in suburban Virginia, scraping by as a
struggling actress, falling in love again and again, confronting
her identity and influence, and navigating the pressures and
pleasures of existing in today’s world.
From influential and iconic star Constance Wu, a powerful and
poignant memoir-in-essays full of funny and intimate observations
that will resonate with readers everywhere. 'Like her, the book is
bold, emotional and unexpurgated; the story of an Asian American
who always wanted to fit in, and ended up just wanting to be her
true self.'Independent 'A startling insight into the reality of
trials by social media and sexual exploitation in Hollywood... Most
powerful is her #MeToo rallying cry, which will make your skin
crawl and your blood boil.' Sunday Times Growing up in the friendly
suburbs of Richmond, Virginia, Constance Wu thought that girls were
supposed to be reserved, graceful, and polite. Everyone around her
praised ladylike behaviour while seeming to disapprove of the
louder, rougher girls - the kind of girls who made scenes. And
while she spent most of her childhood suppressing her bold,
emotional nature, Constance found an early outlet in local
community theatre. The stage was the one place where big feelings
were okay - were good, even. As she continued to reconcile her
personality with the expectations of daily life, acting became more
than a hobby. It was her refuge, her touchstone, and eventually her
vocation. She went to New York to study classical theatre and
pursue an acting career while waiting tables, dating, despairing,
and embracing city life. In 2015, she was cast in the
ground-breaking TV sitcom Fresh Off the Boat, a touching, funny
story about an Asian American family in the '90s. Another historic
role followed when she starred in the smash hit film Crazy Rich
Asians, which featured an entirely Asian cast. These two pivotal
moments in Hollywood history opened up a new chapter for Constance,
who continues to explore the complexities of Asian American
representation. Through raw, hilarious, and relatable stories,
Constance fearlessly shares her experiences of growing up in
suburban Virginia, scraping by as a struggling actress, falling in
love again and again, confronting her identity and influence, and
navigating the pressures and pleasures of existing in today's
world.
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