Kristin Chenoweth adds to successes by writing memoir
BY RICK ROGERS
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Published: April 19, 2009
Kristin Chenoweth has accomplished so much in her brief career that one wonders if there are any other challenges she has yet to conquer. This month, she adds another venture to her ever-growing list of successes: She’s co-authored a book titled "A Little Bit Wicked.” To celebrate the book’s release, Chenoweth will sign copies of her book at 7 p.m. Monday at Full Circle Bookstore, 50 Penn Place.
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BOOK SIGNING
Kristin Chenoweth
→When: 7 p.m. Monday.
→Where: Full Circle Bookstore, 50 Penn Place.
→Information: 842-2900.
→Note: Must buy book (limit two per customer) to participate in the signing; no memorabilia.
With starring roles on stage, film and television, Chenoweth clearly is on the entertainment industry’s radar. But the idea of writing a memoir at age 40 didn’t really pique her interest. Then came calls from her agents, her lawyer and an offer from book publisher
Simon & Schuster. She eventually gave in.
"They kept telling me I was a person of interest,” she said. "But I kept thinking that I still had so much more to do in my life. I admit the idea that it could be funny and inspirational appealed to me.
Joni Rodgers, my ghostwriter, really did help me get to the top of the mountain and get it finished.”
Asked about how she decided what to include and what to leave out, Chenoweth admitted she was forthcoming about many details of her life, including relationships, career choices, disappointments and joys. The book also gave her a chance to clear up some misconceptions people have voiced about her.
"People still call me an overnight sensation and believe that things have come easy to me,” Chenoweth said. "I wanted people to know that I worked very hard to get where I am, and I continue to do so. I’ve had great success, but I’ve also gotten my share of rejection.
"I also think I view success differently than a lot of people. Yes, I’ve had so many wonderful opportunities, but I feel very lucky that I have my family and my friends to support me.”
"A Little Bit Wicked” chronicles the
Broken Arrow native’s road to success, from singing in front of thousands at Baptist conventions at age 12 to winning a Best Featured Actress Tony in 1999 for her role as Sally in "You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.” Chenoweth also discusses her ventures into television ("
The West Wing,” "
Pushing Daisies” and "Kristin”), film ("Bewitched,” "The Pink Panther” and "Four Christmases”) and stage ("Steel Pier,” "Epic Proportions” and "Wicked”).
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