Books

Carol Leifer, best-selling author, introduces

How to Succeed in Business without Really Crying

Lessons from a Life in Comedy

For many years, television comedy was an exclusive all boys’ club—until a brilliant comedian named Carol Leifer came along, blazing a trail for funny women everywhere. From Late Night with David Letterman and Saturday Night Live to Seinfeld, The Ellen Show, and Modern Family, Carol has written for and/or performed on some of the best TV comedies of all time.

This hilarious collection of essays charts her extraordinary three-decade journey through show business, illuminating her many triumphs and some missteps along the way—and offering valuable lessons for women and men in any profession. Part memoir, part guide to life, and all incredibly funny, How to Succeed in Business without Really Crying offers tips and tricks for getting ahead, finding your way, and breaking glass ceilings—even if you have to use a sledgehammer.

What Readers are Saying

★★★★★ 5/5

AN INCREDIBLE BOOK. HERE'S WHAT I LEARNED...
"I'm a huge fan of Carol Leifer, her books, her TV, and standup. I read books by almost every comedian when they come out. This is one of my favorites. I felt like she wasn't just trying to be funny and autobiographical (although both come through) but really give a guide to what it means to succeed in the area of your life that you love the most. I highly recommend this wonderful book. I will be rereading it."

CAROL L. IS ONE FUNNY LADY...
"Carol Leifer has always been one of my favorite funniest people of all time, and her most recent book is a wonderful mix of different nuggets. The book is very entertaining and an extremely fast read--Learning about the author's background allows the reader to see how talent---and friendship---really do triumph. I think young people---and their parents---will all gain insight from this book."

AN ABSOLUTE INSPIRATIONAL DELIGHT
"Carol Leifer has written an inspirational gem of a book that is fun and easy to read. I was enjoying this book so much I was sad to see if end. stayed up a little later the last few nights because I just did not want to put it down. Carol switches from one life experience to another with a flawless command of storytelling. This is the best book I have read in many years. Fans of comedy and show business will not be disappointed."

Other Books by Carol Leifer

When You Lie About Your Age, The Terrorists Win

Stand-up comic and comedy writer Carol Leifer faced a critical dilemma and had only two options: either continue sharing her greatest childhood memory (seeing the Beatles at Shea Stadium in 1966) or lie about her age. But the choice soon became clear: “I see now that when you deny your age, you deny yourself, and when you lie about your age, you become your inauthentic twin. But most important, when you lie about your age, they win. (And of course by ‘they,’ I mean the terrorists).” Now, in this uproarious book, Leifer reveals all—her age, her outlook, her life philosophy—no holds barred.

About the Author

Emmy-nominated four times prior for her writing on such classic television shows as Seinfeld, The Larry Sanders Show, Saturday Night Live, and the Oscars.

Carol is currently a Writer/Co-Executive Producer for the Emmy-winning HBO series, Hacks, starring Jean Smart and a Writer/Consulting Producer for HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm. She also appears in Showtime’s More Funny Women of A Certain Age standup comedy special. Carol is also currently the Emmy-nominated writer of the recent NBC special, “Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter & Love.”