How I Paid for College : A Novel of Sex, Theft, Friendship & Musical Theater
How I Paid for College : A Novel of Sex, Theft, Friendship & Musical Theater
#0How I Paid for College : A Novel of Sex, Theft, Friendship & Musical Theater
Posted: 10/20/04 at 10:18am
I just finished this book last night. If you're looking for a light-hearted, rollickingly good read...this is the book. I never laughed out loud reading a book, but this had me doing that on the subway. Marc Acito's writing is a breath of fresh air. This is the type of book you will be telling all your friends about...like I am. If you haven't read this yet...run, Don't walk, and get it. NOW !!!
NYadgal
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/18/04
#1re: How I Paid for College : A Novel of Sex, Theft, Friendship & Musical Theater
Posted: 10/20/04 at 10:19am
I'm reading it right now (well not RIGHT now...but you know what I mean). It IS laugh out loud funny.
Perhaps a new book club thread??
#2re: How I Paid for College : A Novel of Sex, Theft, Friendship & Musical Theater
Posted: 10/20/04 at 10:23amI read it a month ago (I'm so cutting edge trendy!) and think I recommended it when we were in book club decision discussion as a light read after I, Lucifer. It's a fun, cute read.
#3re: How I Paid for College : A Novel of Sex, Theft, Friendship & Musical Theater
Posted: 10/20/04 at 10:24amWhy doesn't that surprise me Addy that we're reading the same book at the same time????
#4re: How I Paid for College : A Novel of Sex, Theft, Friendship & Musical Theater
Posted: 10/20/04 at 10:25amI'm going to go pick this up at lunchtime.
#5re: How I Paid for College : A Novel of Sex, Theft, Friendship & Musical Theater
Posted: 10/20/04 at 10:28am
Rath darling...you're gonna love it...right up our alley.
Yes...SOMMS, you were the 1st to tell me about this book...well that you bought it becuase you couldn't remember the title of the book you were supposed to get. 
#6re: How I Paid for College : A Novel of Sex, Theft, Friendship & Musical Theater
Posted: 10/20/04 at 10:32amExactly Boobs! That girl at Barnes and Noble RUNS the other direction when she sees me in the store! My vampire search sucked the perky right out of her!
#7re: How I Paid for College : A Novel of Sex, Theft, Friendship & Musical Theater
Posted: 10/20/04 at 10:34amI need to get the Tatum O'Neal book too, so will pick up both today.
bongoboy
Broadway Star Joined: 5/12/03
#8re: How I Paid for College : A Novel of Sex, Theft, Friendship & Musical Theater
Posted: 10/20/04 at 11:15amThe book is great...Anyone whoever was or is interested in high school theater is going to go crazy over this. Updated On: 10/20/04 at 11:15 AM
barts
Swing Joined: 9/8/04
#9re: How I Paid for College : A Novel of Sex, Theft, Friendship & Musical Th
Posted: 10/20/04 at 11:26am
I LOVED, LOVED, LOVED this book. Like you Boobs, I found myself laughing out loud. In fact, once I even did one of those cappucino coming out of your nose laughs. This book needs to be a hit because it's all about us. Acito calls us "the Play People" and it's true. We were the ones who danced down the halls singing show tunes in high school and today line up for hours to see Idina Menzel. Yet, at its core, it's a story about friendship and single-mindedly pursuring your goals (and who among us can't relate to that?). I've decided that all of my friends are getting this book for Xmas.
BTW: here's a link to the author's website which includes a really cool animated excerpt.
Marc Acito Website
#10re: How I Paid for College : A Novel of Sex, Theft, Friendship & Musical Th
Posted: 10/20/04 at 11:27amIt has already been optioned for a movie!!!!
#11re: How I Paid for College : A Novel of Sex, Theft, Friendship & Musical Th
Posted: 10/20/04 at 11:29amOkay, there is no WAY I would have dared "dance down the hall singing show tunes" in high school.
popcultureboy
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/23/03
#12re: How I Paid for College : A Novel of Sex, Theft, Friendship & Musical Th
Posted: 10/20/04 at 11:30amBecause you value your life, Rath?
NYadgal
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/18/04
#13re: How I Paid for College : A Novel of Sex, Theft, Friendship & Musical Th
Posted: 10/20/04 at 11:31am
that was my favorite PART of high school... 
bongoboy
Broadway Star Joined: 5/12/03
#14re: How I Paid for College : A Novel of Sex, Theft, Friendship & Musical Th
Posted: 10/20/04 at 11:31am
That's great Somms...where did you hear/read that? I was hoping for a movie.
Also...he's going to be in NY and NJ in November...
New York, NY (Barnes & Noble; Greenwich Village)--November 18
396 Ave. of the Americas at 8th Street
Clark, NJ (Barnes & Noble)--November 19
1180 Raritan Road
Updated On: 10/20/04 at 11:31 AM
broadwaystar2b
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/28/04
#15re: How I Paid for College : A Novel of Sex, Theft, Friendship & Musical Th
Posted: 10/20/04 at 11:32am
"dance down the hall singing show tunes"
that IS my favorite part of high school
#16re: How I Paid for College : A Novel of Sex, Theft, Friendship & Musical Th
Posted: 10/20/04 at 11:32amMarc annnounced it in his column. I've been reading him for years and years.
NYadgal
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/18/04
#17re: How I Paid for College : A Novel of Sex, Theft, Friendship & Musical Th
Posted: 10/20/04 at 11:32am
bs2b -
#18re: How I Paid for College : A Novel of Sex, Theft, Friendship & Musical Th
Posted: 10/20/04 at 11:34amYes, Pop, that is correct. I wouldn't have lived to see lunch period.
kissmycookie
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/21/04
#19re: How I Paid for College : A Novel of Sex, Theft, Friendship & Musical Th
Posted: 10/20/04 at 11:35amI need a new laugh out loud funny book... Especially after I'm done with the DaVinci Code...
NYadgal
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/18/04
#20re: How I Paid for College : A Novel of Sex, Theft, Friendship & Musical Th
Posted: 10/20/04 at 11:35amlove it when bongo comes to visit - such good information!
#21re: How I Paid for College : A Novel of Sex, Theft, Friendship & Musical Th
Posted: 10/20/04 at 11:36am
barts...thanks for the website.
SOMMS a movie??? I would be the first in line for that like I was for "Fame"..okay,well a friend of mine was in "Fame"...but still I'm a sap for any movie to do with theatre. Loved "Camp" too and I am not ashamed to say it.
NYadgal
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/18/04
#22re: How I Paid for College : A Novel of Sex, Theft, Friendship & Musical Th
Posted: 10/20/04 at 11:38am
Cookie - this would be it.
bongoboy
Broadway Star Joined: 5/12/03
#23re: How I Paid for College : A Novel of Sex, Theft, Friendship & Musical Th
Posted: 10/20/04 at 11:39am
Thanks, Addie.
I'm having trouble posting the link to his website
www.marcacito.com
Check out the Q&A section..it mentions the movie deal (thanks Somms) and how the book came to be. I love this guy and I'm glad I get to play catch up on his writing career.
p.s. i don't think i ever danced down the hallways...but my friends and i did have many many "theatery" moments, which could basically be anything...with an emphasis on not caring what anybody thought of us.
Updated On: 10/20/04 at 11:39 AM
NYadgal
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/18/04
#24re: How I Paid for College : A Novel of Sex, Theft, Friendship & Musical Th
Posted: 10/20/04 at 11:42am
bongo, we would have been friends in high school.
Except, I definitely danced in the halls....
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