{"product_id":"9781939938244","title":"Diary of a Diva: Behind the Lipstick","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhether she's getting attacked by a squirrel, uncovering the legend of Japan's golden butt-balls, or being driven to self-harm by Cirque du Soleil, Barbarella bares all in her comical, poignant, and ferociously honest stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Barbarella sees, hears, and analyzes everything. She is like Neo in \u003cem\u003eThe Matrix, \u003c\/em\u003eif Neo were played by Woody Allen,\" says David, her husband, or as he refers to himself, Mr. Barbarella.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this compilation of columns with commentary by both Barbarella and David, Barb demonstrates just how fun \"a little fucked up\" can be.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"With full hearts and more TMI than a hospital intake form, Barb and David are a funny and lovable duo. To misquote the book, 'the family of a writer is utterly delightful.' I want more!\" \u003cb\u003e- Grant Barrett, cohost of the nationally syndicated public radio show, \u003cem\u003eA Way with Words\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A riveting compilation of stories and commentary invites you behind the lipstick and into the audacious world of Barbarella; her family, friends, loves, fetishes, fears, feathers, and afflictions. Each tale is a delicious slice of life, rich with insight, unflinchingly honest and gloriously entertaining. David's take on it all: priceless. \u003cem\u003eDiary of a Diva\u003c\/em\u003e is dynamite.\" \u003cb\u003e- Kerry Williamson, Hollywood screenwriter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Witty, Unique, Insightful, and Funny are only a few of the superlatives that describe ex-paralegal Barabarella (and her sidekick soulmate David). \u003cem\u003eDiary of a Diva\u003c\/em\u003e is an instant classic.\" \u003cb\u003e- Linda Kenney Baden, trial attorney played by Helen Mirren in the HBO movie \u003cem\u003eSpector,\u003c\/em\u003e and author of \u003cem\u003eRemains Silent\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eSkeleton Justice.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"San Diego Reader","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47040478281968,"sku":"9781939938244","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781939938244_p0.jpg?v=1763666540","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781939938244","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}