--- product_id: 87359819 title: "Excuse Me While I Slip into Someone More Comfortable" price: "₹ 231" currency: INR in_stock: false reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.in/products/87359819-excuse-me-while-i-slip-into-someone-more-comfortable store_origin: IN region: India --- # Excuse Me While I Slip into Someone More Comfortable **Price:** ₹ 231 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Excuse Me While I Slip into Someone More Comfortable - **How much does it cost?** ₹ 231 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.in](https://www.desertcart.in/products/87359819-excuse-me-while-i-slip-into-someone-more-comfortable) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description In the great tradition of David Sedaris, David Rakoff, and Augusten Burroughs, memoirist Eric Poole recounts his quirky childhood years in utterly hilarious and painful detail. In 1977, Eric Poole is a talented high school trumpet player with one working ear, the height-to-weight ratio of a hat rack, a series of annoyingly handsome bullies, and a mother irrationally devoted to Lemon Pledge. But who he wants to be is a star…ANY star. With equal parts imagination, flair, and delusion, Eric proceeds to emulate a series of his favorite celebrities, like Barry Manilow, Halston, Tommy Tune, and Shirley MacLaine, in an effort to become the man he’s meant to be - that is, anyone but himself. As he moves through his late teens and early 20s in suburban St. Louis, he casts about for an appropriate outlet for his talents. Will he be a trumpet soloist? A triple-threat actor/singer/dancer? A fashion designer in gritty New York City? Striving to become the son who can finally make his parents proud, Eric begins to suspect that discovering his personal and creative identities can only be accomplished by admitting who he really is. Picking up at the end of his first acclaimed memoir, Where’s My Wand? , Poole’s journey from self-delusion to acceptance is simultaneously hysterical, heartfelt, and inspiring. Cover design by Christian Fuenfhausen. "Oh, my.... Eric Poole's journey of self-delusion and self-discovery had me laughing one minute, crying the next, and rooting for him every second. This charming book is a TV series waiting to happen!" (George Takei, author, actor, and activist) "Punctuated with highly effective humor, this book could easily serve as a resource for any closeted individuals looking to read another success story. A magnetic collection of real stories that sheds a new light on life in the Midwest." ( Kirkus , starred review) "A touching and RIOTOUSLY funny story about one boy’s search for his personal and creative identities in the 1980’s Midwest. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll keep your jazz hands to yourself, Mister." (Judith Newman, author of To Siri, with Love ) "A courageous and boldly honest memoir. Eric Poole says things people feel but would never admit to, which makes him vulnerable and endearing." (Wendy E. Simmons, author of My Holiday in North Korea ) Review: This funny, poignant book is for anyone who has ever ... - This funny, poignant book is for anyone who has ever felt marginalized, or has fantasized about a different/better life, or has searched for his or her authentic self, or has had a job she/he hated, or has had trouble navigating the tricky landscapes of family, friendship and romance - well, let's face it, this book is pretty much for anyone who enjoys a good read and likes to laugh. And although I laughed a lot while reading, at the end, I choked up big time. That's my favorite kind of experience with a book, to be both amused and moved. I will read anything Eric Poole writes, so Mr. Poole, keep those fingers moving! Review: I'm on team Poole, you will be too after reading - This book is a great summer read for anyone who has doubted their own inner voice. Most of us take years to discover our true selves and live with integrity and vision. This is a story is a young man overcoming his fear of himself in that quest. Sometimes memoirs can be heavy and somber. This book is instead refreshing and hilarious, highlighting the author's own insecurities and self-doubt as he learns that his dreams and fantasies can be both ridiculous and achievable. Discovering which is which is all part of growing into adulthood. As someone who likewise grew up in a conservative and religious family Eric's Poole's experiences are so relatable to me. You don't have to be gay to appreciate the universal angst and self deprecating humor of another human discovering his authentic self. I don't doubt his parents are proud ## Images ![Excuse Me While I Slip into Someone More Comfortable - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71FqHaMpUcL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This funny, poignant book is for anyone who has ever ... *by B***S on June 6, 2018* This funny, poignant book is for anyone who has ever felt marginalized, or has fantasized about a different/better life, or has searched for his or her authentic self, or has had a job she/he hated, or has had trouble navigating the tricky landscapes of family, friendship and romance - well, let's face it, this book is pretty much for anyone who enjoys a good read and likes to laugh. And although I laughed a lot while reading, at the end, I choked up big time. That's my favorite kind of experience with a book, to be both amused and moved. I will read anything Eric Poole writes, so Mr. Poole, keep those fingers moving! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I'm on team Poole, you will be too after reading *by D***S on May 28, 2018* This book is a great summer read for anyone who has doubted their own inner voice. Most of us take years to discover our true selves and live with integrity and vision. This is a story is a young man overcoming his fear of himself in that quest. Sometimes memoirs can be heavy and somber. This book is instead refreshing and hilarious, highlighting the author's own insecurities and self-doubt as he learns that his dreams and fantasies can be both ridiculous and achievable. Discovering which is which is all part of growing into adulthood. As someone who likewise grew up in a conservative and religious family Eric's Poole's experiences are so relatable to me. You don't have to be gay to appreciate the universal angst and self deprecating humor of another human discovering his authentic self. I don't doubt his parents are proud ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Didn't Want This Book to End *by M***E on May 30, 2018* Excuse Me While I slip Into Someone More Comfortable is as funny as the title suggests. This is a hilarious memoir that takes us through Eric Poole's journey to find himself. But in all the humor, the hope, the confusion, and the struggles are never lost. I found myself rooting for the author as he navigated high school, experienced college, accepted his sexuality, and searched for success with his talent for humor in his toolbox. The humor enhances but never overshadows the emotions of the journey. This is Poole's second memoir, and I am crossing my fingers that he will write a third And a fourth, fifth...). As a fan of Erma Bombeck, I feel that Eric Poole has surpassed his desire to be a Boy Bombeck. Read Where's My Wand and Excuse Me While I Slip Into Someone More Comfortable. 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