Event Grid: Client Spring 2014 How to Succeed in Business Without Really Crying Carol Leifer Key Selling Points Exclusive “behind the scenes” show business stories from a prolific comedy writer As a woman working in comedy, she has a unique perspective for women entering any “boy’s club” profession Truly funny writing—Carol’s old hat at this, after all—combined with genuine wisdom for working hard Bonus! 12+ Photographs of Carol with her comedian buddies from throughout the past 3 decades. Really cool stuff. Summary Quirk is thrilled to present a book of stories and advice for women on getting Quirk Books ahead in the entertainment business and beyond from comedienne Carol Leifer, 9781594746772 159474677X former "Seinfeld" writer and veteran stand­up comic. Pub Date: 4/8/14 On Sale Date: 4/8/14 "The line starts behind us for Carol Leifer's upcoming book…" ­Entertainment Weekly, $19.95/$20.95 Can. April 5, 2013 Hardback 224 pages Part memoir, part guide to life, and all incredibly funny, How to Succeed in Business Carton Qty: 40 Without Really Crying is a book by a woman­and for women­who are driven, determined, Humor / Topic and definitely not afraid to "lean in." Carol Leifer is lucky to have had a long career in HUM010000 Territory: World comedy­from 1970s stand­up to behind the scenes at "Seinfeld" to Academy Awards Sales Restrictions: World writer and beyond­but she knows better than anyone that success is more than luck. 5.000 in W | 7.500 in H | 0.810 With hilarious anecdotes drawing from her tenure at "Saturday Night Live," her work co­ lb Wt creating "The Ellen Show," and her enduring friendships with fellow comedians like Larry 127mm W | 191mm H | 367g Wt David, Carol Leifer presents tried­and­true tips and tricks for getting ahead, finding your Status:FORTHCOMING way, and opening doors­even if you have to use a sledgehammer. Author Bio Carol Leifer is a three­time Emmy nominee for her writing on such shows as "Seinfeld," "Saturday Night Live," "The Larry Sanders Show," and the "Academy Awards" telecast. She most recently wrote an episode of the smash ABC hit "Modern Family." As a stand­ up comedian, she has performed throughout the country, including over twenty­five appearances on "Late Night with David Letterman." She regularly "opens" shows for her buddy Jerry Seinfeld. Author Hometown: East Williston, NY Quotes Praise for Carol's 2010 book, "When You Lie About Your Age, The Terrorists Win": "Reflects the wise, knowing person Carol has become, and the hysterically funny one she always was."­Bill Maher "One of the most uniquely hilarious minds of anyone I've ever met."­Jerry Seinfeld "I laughed, I cried, (but that's because I leaned back laughing and hit my head on the wall)."­Ellen DeGeneres "You'll love this. It's the best book ever."­Chris Rock "Deeply honest, inspiring, and funny."­Garry Shandling "If laughter is the best medicine, then [Carol's] writing is an amazing beauty treatment. It's like a clay mask for the soul."­Margaret Cho Marketing Plans Marketing: Galley giveaways at trade shows and conventions. White Box mailing Amazon Vine mailing Publicity: National Author Publicity National Print Publicity Author Events Online Media Campaign Author Website: www.carolleifer.com Author Social Media: twitter.com/carolleifer Comparable Titles Bossypants by Fey, Tina, 1/29/2013, 9780316056892 (0316056898), $8.99, Mass market (rack) paperback, Humor Seriously...I'm Kidding by DeGeneres, Ellen, 9/25/2012, 9780446585040 (0446585041), $14.99, Paperback / Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns) by Kaling, Mindy, 9/18/2012, 9780307886279 When You Lie About Your Age, the Terrorists Win by Leifer, Carol, 1/26/2010, 9780345502971 (0345502973), Are You There, Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea by Handler, Chelsea, 12/29/2009, 9781416596363 (1416596364), $16.00, Subrights No subrights have been specified. .