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Joel Perry

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Jacksonville, NC, but grew up in Wilmington, NC, The United States

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Humor and Comedy, Gay and Lesbian

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Joel Perry grew up heavy, hairy, and homo in North Carolina. He has lived in Florida, Washington DC, NYC, and LA as an actor, writer, comedian, producer, workshop leader, and spiritual director. He is the author of two collections of funny stories and essays ("Funny That Way" and the Lambda Literary Award-nominated "That's Why They're In Cages, People!"), two how-to books, and most recently "Stealing Arthur," his new wild novel based on the 2000 theft of 55 Academy Awards where only 52 were recovered. Hey, in a town where people would kill for a part, what would they do for an actual award?

"When I read I like my novels chunky," Joel says, "and I want my readers to feel like they've had a full meal when they're done. So for 'Stealing Arthur' ...more

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How do you deal with writer’s block?

Joel Perry Depends on the project. When I have an assignment and a deadline, I always start immediately in case I have writer's block (WB) so I'll have time buil…moreDepends on the project. When I have an assignment and a deadline, I always start immediately in case I have writer's block (WB) so I'll have time built in to let it sit for a while. If the deadline gets close and I still got nuthin', I'll just power through it. Having something written, even if it's dreck, gives me something to work with editing into a workable shape. When it's something of my own and WB strikes, I set it down and go on with my life. Somehow, the back of my head will keep working on it until something pops up. It can be suggested by something a friend says, or I see on TV, or I can be driving or eating or dusting and go, "Aha!" That plus I usually have two or three other things I can work on while I'm waiting for the WB on that particular project to open up.(less)

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What’s the best thing about being a writer?

Joel Perry When I wrote my first books of humorous essays, I learned that there's what really happened--which is usually boring--and then there's what SHOULD hav…moreWhen I wrote my first books of humorous essays, I learned that there's what really happened--which is usually boring--and then there's what SHOULD have happened. I chose to write the latter, which was basically just tweaking the reality a bit. At a reading someone asked me how much of those books were true. I responded that it was all true, and about 80% of it actually happened. And of course, the other great thing about being a writer is you get the last word!(less)

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	That's Why They're in Cages, People! 3.85 avg rating — 41 ratings — published 2003	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Funny That Way: Adventures in Fabulousness 4.28 avg rating — 25 ratings — published 2000	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Going Down: The Instinct Guide to Oral Sex by Ben R. Rogers, Joel Perry (Goodreads Author), David L. Kelly (Illustrator) 3.85 avg rating — 26 ratings — published 2002	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Stealing Arthur really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 16 ratings — published 2015 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Enter Stage Write: Stories to Enjoy While We Wait in the Wings by Clyde Edgerton, Josh Bailey, K. Robert Campbell (Goodreads Author) 4.33 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 2020 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Big Gay Breakup Book by Emet Zyon, Celina Armenta (Illustrator), Joel Perry (Goodreads Author) (Foreword) liked it 3.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2010 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Q Guide to Oscar Parties And Other Award Shows it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2007 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Soumission feminine: Laura devient une salope 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	If You're Gonna be Dumb You've Gotta be Tough 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Blues Impromptu for Guitar 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars