Third Gilmore Girl, The

Description: **Winner of the Goodreads Readers' Choice Memoir Award 2024** 'Remarkably candid' Guardian | 'A remarkable person with remarkable stories to tell' Lauren Graham | 'Bold, unapologetic and inspiring' Sutton Foster Cosy up this Christmas with Kelly Bishop's captivating story of six decades in show business: the must-have gift for fans of Gilmore Girls in search of a journey beyond Stars Hollow. Kelly Bishop's storied career has been defined by landmark achievements, from winning a Tony Award for her turn in the original Broadway cast of A Chorus Line to her memorable performance as Jennifer Grey's mother in Dirty Dancing. It is probably her role as matriarch Emily in the modern classic Gilmore Girls that cemented her legacy. Now, Bishop reflects on her remarkable life and looks towards the future, sharing some of her greatest stories and the life lessons she's learned. From her early transition from dance to drama, to marrying young to a compulsive gambler, to the losses and achievements she experienced - among them marching for women's rights and losing her second husband to cancer - Bishop offers a rich, genuine celebration of her life. Full of witty insights and featuring a special collection of personal and professional photographs, The Third Gilmore Girl is a warm, unapologetic, and powerful memoir from a woman who has left indelible impressions on her audiences for decades. 'Kelly's story of her life and career is an incredibly engaging read, full of warmth, and honesty' *5 star reader review 'This is so much more than an ode to Gilmore Girls. Kelly Bishop has had an incredible life and career... [she] is extremely honest about her personal life and it was such a touching read' *5 star reader review 'If you're a fan of Gilmore Girls and especially Kelly Bishop, you're in for a treat' *5 star reader review Review: Remarkably candid... the great 'raconteuse' recalls her Dirty Dancing fears - and the sharp suits and sharper barbs of Emily Gilmore * Guardian * Kelly Bishop is a remarkable person with remarkable stories to tell. I cherish every long lunch and late work night I've ever had with Kelly, sharing stories of our careers and love lives, our ups and downs, our disappointments and hopes. This book feels like one of those special encounters-it's a satisfying conversation with a treasured friend. -- Lauren Graham, author of 'Talking As Fast As I Can' The Third Gilmore Girl is a 'Number One.'-I loved it! She's sassy, she's funny she's honest... she's a winner! -- Priscilla Lopez, Tony Award-winning actor Bold, unapologetic, and inspiring, Kelly tells her story exactly as she lives her life: on her own terms. Gee... I wish I could be like her when I grow up. -- Sutton Foster, Tony Award-winning actress and author of Hooked: A Memoir in Crafts Touching...I admired Bishop's agency and dignity throughout * Lady * Author Biography: Kelly Bishop (Author) Kelly Bishop is a Tony Award-winning dancer and actress best known for her roles as matriarch Emily Gilmore in the beloved Emmy Award-winning show Gilmore Girls and as Marjorie Houseman in the hit film Dirty Dancing. Born in Colorado Springs in 1944, Bishop first moved to New York at age 18 to pursue a career in ballet. Years later, her breakthrough performance originating the role of Sheila Bryant in the iconic musical A Chorus Line earned her a Tony as well as a Drama Desk Award. Pivoting from dancing to acting, Bishop's onscreen experience has also included the films Six Degrees of Separation and Private Parts, as well as television roles on Law & Order: SVU, The Good Wife, The Thorns, and the Amazon Prime sensation The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, among others. She lives in New Jersey.