The Todd Glass Situation

June 30, 2014
Comedian and host of the podcast The Todd Glass Show delivers a reliably funny and entertaining memoir about his path in stand-up comedy, early obsession with landscaping and, primarily, his long struggle to come out as a gay man, even to his closest friends. "I couldn't even say the word," he writes of his discomfort talking about being gayâuntil a heart attack triggers him to open up. He also experiences early setbacks in education, including time in the "resource room" for being dyslexic and ADHD, but finds a second home at Comedy Works, a Philadelphia club, and his adventures and successes in the stand-up world begin. He befriends renowned comedians such as Sarah Silverman and Louis CK, becomes an opener for Patti LaBelle, and comes out nationally on Marc Maron's podcast, WTF?. Concluding with an advice section to help others, Glass' engaging delivery reflects his honest quest to live openly and abandon his early embarrassment about his sexuality. This memoir will appeal to Glass' fan base, as well as readers looking for stories of self-acceptance and triumph over shame.