How I Paid for College : A Novel of Sex, Theft, Friendship & Musical Theater

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How 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 !!!

"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment. Ralph Waldo Emerson

Updated On: 10/20/04 at 10:18 AM

re: 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??

"Two drifters off to see the world. There's such a lot of world to see. . ."

re: How I Paid for College : A Novel of Sex, Theft, Friendship & Musical Theater

Posted: 10/20/04 at 10:23am

I 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.

re: How I Paid for College : A Novel of Sex, Theft, Friendship & Musical Theater

Posted: 10/20/04 at 10:24am

Why doesn't that surprise me Addy that we're reading the same book at the same time????

"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment. Ralph Waldo Emerson

re: How I Paid for College : A Novel of Sex, Theft, Friendship & Musical Theater

Posted: 10/20/04 at 10:25am

I'm going to go pick this up at lunchtime.

Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson

re: 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.

"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment. Ralph Waldo Emerson

re: How I Paid for College : A Novel of Sex, Theft, Friendship & Musical Theater

Posted: 10/20/04 at 10:32am

Exactly 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!

re: How I Paid for College : A Novel of Sex, Theft, Friendship & Musical Theater

Posted: 10/20/04 at 10:34am

I need to get the Tatum O'Neal book too, so will pick up both today.

Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson

re: How I Paid for College : A Novel of Sex, Theft, Friendship & Musical Theater

Posted: 10/20/04 at 11:15am

The 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

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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.

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Posted: 10/20/04 at 11:27am

It has already been optioned for a movie!!!!

#12

re: How I Paid for College : A Novel of Sex, Theft, Friendship & Musical Th

Posted: 10/20/04 at 11:29am

Okay, there is no WAY I would have dared "dance down the hall singing show tunes" in high school.

Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson

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Posted: 10/20/04 at 11:30am

Because you value your life, Rath?

Nothing precious, plain to see, don't make a fuss over me. Not loud, not soft, but somewhere inbetween. Say sorry, just let it be the word you mean.

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Posted: 10/20/04 at 11:31am

that was my favorite PART of high school...

"Two drifters off to see the world. There's such a lot of world to see. . ."

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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

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Posted: 10/20/04 at 11:32am

"dance down the hall singing show tunes"
that IS my favorite part of high school

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Posted: 10/20/04 at 11:32am

Marc annnounced it in his column. I've been reading him for years and years.

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Posted: 10/20/04 at 11:32am

bs2b -

"Two drifters off to see the world. There's such a lot of world to see. . ."

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Posted: 10/20/04 at 11:34am

Yes, Pop, that is correct. I wouldn't have lived to see lunch period.

Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson

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Posted: 10/20/04 at 11:35am

I need a new laugh out loud funny book... Especially after I'm done with the DaVinci Code...

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Posted: 10/20/04 at 11:35am

love it when bongo comes to visit - such good information!

"Two drifters off to see the world. There's such a lot of world to see. . ."

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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.

"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment. Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Posted: 10/20/04 at 11:38am

Cookie - this would be it.

"Two drifters off to see the world. There's such a lot of world to see. . ."

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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

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Posted: 10/20/04 at 11:42am

bongo, we would have been friends in high school.

Except, I definitely danced in the halls....

"Two drifters off to see the world. There's such a lot of world to see. . ."

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