I like to think of myself as the Rod Blagojevich of television.
Mindy Kaling Why Not Me?
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Mindy Kaling, in her book "Why Not Me?", shares her experiences in the entertainment industry with humor and insight. She uses the phrase, "I like to think of myself as the Rod Blagojevich of television," to illustrate her perception of herself as a unique and perhaps controversial figure in her field, akin to the former Illinois governor known for his colorful personality. This comparison adds a playful tone to her reflections on her career.

Throughout the book, Kaling discusses her journey as a writer, actress, and producer, addressing themes of ambition, identity, and success. Her anecdotes and observations reveal the challenges and triumphs she encounters in the competitive world of television, all while maintaining a lighthearted and relatable voice. The humor she employs, including the Blagojevich reference, highlights her ability to connect with readers through shared experiences and relatable struggles.

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IN SEVENTH GRADE I started at a new school. On the first day, I was so anxious to make friends, I brought a family-size bag of Skittles to homeroom so I could pass them out and entice my new classmates to talk to me. "Do you like Skittles?" I asked. Kids would nod, cautiously.
Mindy Kaling Why Not Me?
IN SEVENTH GRADE I started at a new school. On the first day, I was so anxious to make friends, I brought a family-size bag of Skittles to homeroom so I could pass them out and entice my new classmates to talk to me. "Do you like Skittles?" I asked. Kids would nod, cautiously.
I think it's a federal crime parking meters won't accept pennies. Yeah, government, we know pennies suck. But you made them! You have to accept them!
Mindy Kaling Why Not Me?
I think it's a federal crime parking meters won't accept pennies. Yeah, government, we know pennies suck. But you made them! You have to accept them!
The key to maximizing this perception is making sure you make lots of angry and tense phone calls while your clothes are being measured.
Mindy Kaling Why Not Me?
The key to maximizing this perception is making sure you make lots of angry and tense phone calls while your clothes are being measured.
POP STAR: Oh, that's so great. I'm really looking for someone young and cool. My last guy had really antiquated ideas. ME: Asha is the best. And very young and cool. Unless of course you don't want to get your kids vaccinated, hahaha. The pop star froze and everyone went silent. Greta looked at me, eyes widening in horror. I could not have offended a group of people more quickly than if I had announced to a room of male comedy writers that the movie Caddyshack sucks {which I have done, and which did not go over very well}. The point is, people were incredibly offended.
Mindy Kaling Why Not Me?
POP STAR: Oh, that's so great. I'm really looking for someone young and cool. My last guy had really antiquated ideas. ME: Asha is the best. And very young and cool. Unless of course you don't want to get your kids vaccinated, hahaha. The pop star froze and everyone went silent. Greta looked at me, eyes widening in horror. I could not have offended a group of people more quickly than if I had announced to a room of male comedy writers that the movie Caddyshack sucks {which I have done, and which did not go over very well}. The point is, people were incredibly offended.
When I arrived at Dartmouth College in 1997, my attitude towards alcohol was that it was that it was a delicious and dangerous treat that, when obtained, needed to be ingested quickly in case someone tried to take it away.
Mindy Kaling Why Not Me?
When I arrived at Dartmouth College in 1997, my attitude towards alcohol was that it was that it was a delicious and dangerous treat that, when obtained, needed to be ingested quickly in case someone tried to take it away.
Thus, I never learned moderation. When I arrived at Dartmouth College in 1997, my attitude toward alcohol was that it was a delicious and dangerous treat that, when obtained, needed to be ingested quickly in case someone tried to take it away. You know, the way a raccoon eats from a garbage can.
Mindy Kaling Why Not Me?
Thus, I never learned moderation. When I arrived at Dartmouth College in 1997, my attitude toward alcohol was that it was a delicious and dangerous treat that, when obtained, needed to be ingested quickly in case someone tried to take it away. You know, the way a raccoon eats from a garbage can.
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I found Esau's field guide at the bottom of my pack. Taking a candle into the bedroom, I read his book until my eyes grew heavy. From his vast notes, it seemed that almost every plant and tree in the jungle had a reason for existing. I caught myself wishing there was a page in his guide that had my picture on it with the reason for my existence written underneath in Esau's neat hand.
Here's a nifty solution: Each couple that marries should take on an entirely new surname, chosen however they want as long as both agree to it, so that a day after the wedding, both husband and wife can hold hands and joyfully journey off to the municipal offices to change their passports, driver's licenses, signatures, initials, bank accounts, etc.
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Here's a nifty solution: Each couple that marries should take on an entirely new surname, chosen however they want as long as both agree to it, so that a day after the wedding, both husband and wife can hold hands and joyfully journey off to the municipal offices to change their passports, driver's licenses, signatures, initials, bank accounts, etc.
{...} what I wish for Chizalum is the following: that she is full of opinions, and that her opinions stem from a well-informed, humane, and open mind. That she have health and happiness. That she have the life she wants to have.
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