Attention Seeker: A Neurodivergent Comedian's Guide to Surviving Thriving with ADHD

by Darcy Michael

Read by the author, comedian Darcy Michael, a hilarious memoir with a message about living with adult ADHD

What if ADHD isn't a disorder to overcome, but a superpower that makes you funnier, more creative, and more resilient? In Attention Seeker, comedian and card-carrying adult with ADHD Darcy Michael offers a fresh perspective on getting through the daily struggles that confront those on the neurofabulous end of the spectrum.

Darcy takes readers on a humorous-yet-heartfelt journey as he relates stories of growing up gay, getting married, and finding a career in comedy, all while navigating life with an attention-addled brain. From his early acting days on Spun Out to finding fame (and love) on the internet, Darcy shares all the dirty details (it’s NSFW, folks!) of how ADHD has shaped his identity, his relationships, and his work.

Peppered with asides from Darcy’s long-suffering husband Jer, advice for ADHDers both silly and serious, and words of wisdom from Yuma Dog herself, this laugh-out-loud guide is essential reading for anyone unpacking what ADHD means for them—or anyone who just wants to giggle.

Darcy Michael is a comedian who has dominated comedy for 15 years. An accomplished actor, Darcy Michael has appeared in TV shows & films such as Legends of Tomorrow, RapturePalooza, Lucifer, and The Twilight Zone. Darcy has been nominated for two Canadian Comedy Awards and named a finalist in the SiriusXM Top Comic Competition and NBC's Stand Up for Diversity show. Pegged by the Montreal Gazette as one of their favorites at the Just for Laughs Festival - he has gone on to appear at the prestigious festival over ten times.

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Genres: Audiobook, Nonfiction, Memoir, Adhd, Mental Health, Humor, Biography

Audible Audio

Published January 27, 2026

Reviews

[Mikayla Marvannië · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely loved this from Darcy, for anyone who follows him and his husband on tiktok, this is very on brand for Darcy, it's written in his voice and even has Jer's interjections, its not just about ADHD, but it also caters to people who are neurodiverse with the writing style. It's a frank, open and honest book about living with ADHD, about Darcy's life as well and helps you to notice the signs for it, whether in yourself or someone you know. If you're a fan of Darcy and Jer's online content you will love this.

[labibliofille · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was SO GOOD! I highly recommend the audiobook as it's narrated by Darcy himself, with some interjections from Jer. I laughed, I cried, I felt seen, and I had a great time.

[Jen Benda · Rating 4 out of 5]

**If you dont follow Darcy and Jer on social media this might not make sense. Yes, he discusses many aspects of ADHD, which are very informative but the jokes wont land.

If you follow Darcy and Jer, listen to this one, Darcy reads it with Jer making an appearance. The Laugh in French wouldn't be the same reading it.

I laughed, I gasped,I cried. Didnt know I needed Darcy telling me how to make lasagna, but I did

Fun, quick listen!
Darcy, I tolerate you

[Kevin Craig · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was one and done. I couldn't put it down. One sitting read. Loved it! This ADHD dad has just recommended this book to their ADHD daughter. The family who reads together separately something, something, something...

Read this book. Be prepared to laugh and cry and laugh and cry. And... feel seen.

[Crystal Haggart · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don't love memoirs ... until this one. Maybe it's because I already feel I knew him as a person and this book justRead. me on a dive into a deeper side. Also, he went in order of his life. No wondering what the current chapter "meant" it was just there, laid out for me.

Darcy made laugh, then cry, then laugh again.

[Katie · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5 stars. Chaotic and not in an ironic ADHD way. I also found it overstimulating. Foot notes, lists, choose your next adventure… it just felt forced and sloppy.

[Kristin N. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had high, expectations, and boy, did you exceed them.

Thank you for sharing these tips and your experiences. You have a way of telling your story in such a kind and relatable way.

From a fellow late-life diagnosed ADHD'er.

[Harley Quinn · Rating 5 out of 5]

5★: AN ADHD MUMU WITH LEGS (& A CHAOS BAG). I’ve read several ADHD books, and Attention Seeker still made me stop, laugh, and take notes—on both genuinely useful ADHD strategies and hilarious, sticky phrases. That alone puts it in rare company.

Darcy Michael writes with blunt honesty, warmth, and a comedian’s precision. He reminds me a little of a former manager of mine—also gay, also funny—but Darcy is noticeably more positive and self-accepting. His love for pets and plants, and the way he writes about his husband, is genuinely heartwarming without tipping into saccharine.

I didn’t personally relate to all of the gay sex humor or drug humor—but that didn’t matter. The core of the book lands hard (in a good way). His framing of ADHD felt lived-in, forgiving, and useful.

A standout moment was finally getting a name for something I’ve done instinctively for years: THE BODY DOUBLE—needing another person present (not helping, just existing nearby) to finish a task. My son has independently asked for this exact setup, also without knowing the term. That alone made the book feel validating across generations.

Darcy also articulates things I’ve arrived at through trial and error:
🎧 Using HEADPHONES IN PUBLIC as a survival strategy. 🏷️ Naming the problem plainly: “Auditory Processing Disorder can and will send you into a tailspin” (hello, new research rabbit hole)
🔥 Allow the burnout. It’s the body’s way of saying “now is the time to rest.” 🛏️
✅ ADHD’ers are bad at acknowledging completion, always running off to the next thing. Celebrate the wins; tell yourself “job well done.”

Then there’s the philosophy.

Darcy’s love letter to mumus as the ultimate comfort garment becomes a full-blown metaphor for neurodivergent life: personal comfort matters more than anyone else’s opinion. His “living in mumus” motto becomes a way to navigate daily life while accommodating neurodivergence—and calling this an “ADHD book that is a mumu with legs” is… honestly perfect.

Other Random Notes:
🧪 “I’m no scienteer” (strong Disney Imagineer energy)
❄️ “Frozen without the zen” (deeply relatable)
✈️ And three ADHD travel tips that are both absurd and painfully accurate:
■■■Bring a chaos bag. “This is sacred. Do not question the chaos bag.”
■■■Name your suitcase. “C’mon Linda!”
■■■Wear a fanny pack like a tactical ADHD utility belt

What I appreciated most is that this book doesn’t pretend ADHD is quirky fun or a tragedy. It’s honest, funny, and specific. It doesn’t try to “fix” you—it hands you language, permission, and a mumu.

Also: I am absolutely stealing “NEUROFABULOUS.”

Published 3 days ago on 1/27/26, this book currently has a 4.67-star average by 63 GR peeps.

[Katie Runyan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hilarious! I actually loled several times. I teared up other times when things got real. The interjections and left turns were all perfect. If you’ve seen Darcy online, you MUST read this. I listened to it and cannot recommend the audio book enough.

[Teressa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Is this an autobiography? A self-help guide? Or just one person's take on living with ADHD? I've no idea, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. If you're a fan of Darcy's then I think you'll definitely enjoy this book. My favorite thing about it is he gives you permission to skip around in it... It's not something that I can do. I'm too "must read entire book in order" type of person. But I appreciate that others are not like that, and that he actively encourages, and acknowledges it in the book.


If you aren't a fan of Darcy's.... why the hell not?

[Chris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ok, this was hilarious! Loved listening to it. Part memoir (?) a little self help sprinkled throughout and a lot of funny. No idea who he or his husband was prior to picking this up, but now I need to go follow them.

[Naomi Boylan · Rating 5 out of 5]

When I purchased this book, I expected to laugh. And I laughed embarrassingly hard in public while reading it. What I didn’t expect was to cry. This book brought about so many emotions and I loved every minute of that roller coaster.

[Andrea Turtenwald · Rating 2 out of 5]

I didn't recognize this guy from any of his work - selected based on title and overview. The constant additions from his spouse were annoying and I hate that format in an ADHD book. I decided to just give up at 80% because the information is nothing groundbreaking. That said, some of his stories do give a good laugh at times.

[Tammy Smith · Rating 1 out of 5]

1 star because they don't offer zero stars. Hes not as funny as he thinks he is and honestly got on my nerves. His ADHD and mine did not jeehaw. If a friend hadnt bought this book for me I would have NEVER read it

[Bre Lynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“Attention Seeker” -Darcy Michael

If you don’t know Darcy and Jer get out from under a fucking rock! 🤣

OMG I loved this sooo much! It was true Darcy fashion complete with the French laugh and Jer popping his two cents in!

It also did help me to understand more about myself as well and will be one that I’m going to buy to reread….NO, not just for the supposed pictures he mentions in the audible book.

Okay well…maybe. 😂

If you are neurodivergent, have ADHD, not sure if you have ADHD, or want a big laugh when Darcy points out that he should stop pissing his dad off by deep throating cucumbers, it’s a read for you! 😂

#AttentionSeeker #Neurodivergent #ADHD #DarcyAndJer #FrenchLaugh

[Jen Benda · Rating 5 out of 5]

**If you dont follow Darcy and Jer on social media this might not make sense. Yes, he discusses many aspects of ADHD, which are very informative but the jokes wont land.

If you follow Darcy and Jer, listen to this one, Darcy reads it with Jer making an appearance. The Laugh in French wouldn't be the same reading it.

I laughed, I gasped,I cried. Didnt know I needed Darcy telling me how to make lasagna, but I did

Fun, quick listen!
Darcy, I tolerate you

[Katie Sue Miller · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is absolute gold! How does a canadian gay man a decade-ish older than me that Ive never met write a book that speaks to me adhd soul and offer me comfort, peace and the gift of feeling understood all while giggling my way through a book? I honestly don't know, but he did. Darcy, thank you so much for writing this. I can't recommend this book enough.

[Sarah Gilbert · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved every page!! My dream is to run into Jeremy and Darcy. They truly are the most beautiful couple, and they bring humor to everyday life. Such a fantastic book, I laughed out loud, and I cried along with Darcy, I highly recommend it!

[Ali · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.75 ☆☆☆☆ Absolutely hilarious, relatable, and uplifting - this book was an absolute joy to read. I found myself bursting out in laughter many times throughout it. I related to Darcy in many ways. I would highly recommend.

[Nicole Brittany · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good story, it made me laugh, its chaotic and I loved it. It's a broken 4th wall the entire book if thats not your thing be aware, but I enjoyed it.

[Julie Pabian · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this book … MUST listen on audio to take in the whole Darcy and Jer.e.my experience! I fell in love with their TikTok shenanigans and they played out perfectly in the book, even down to Jer’s interruptions.

[Jillian · Rating 4 out of 5]

such a funny and easy read! had me laughing so much.

[Victoria McKinney · Rating 5 out of 5]

So amazingly funny and heart felt. I listened straight through and didn't choose my own chaos, but I loved that that was an option. Great read.

[Stacey M · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's literally like somebody put a window into my mind with this book. I didn't think I would love it as much as I did, but I will sing the praises of this book for years to come 🩷

[Vanessa · Rating 5 out of 5]

5+ ⭐️ Insightful, heartfelt and HILARIOUS!! 🙌

[Katie Harder-schauer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I laughed. I cried. I forgot what we were talking about. I’ll have a more in depth review posted here after it goes live on my blog.

[Pastels Passions · Rating 4 out of 5]

Depending on your familiarity with Darcy, some jokes may or may not land which is similar to how the discussions of ADHD land.

[Kris Frisk · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book..I did the audio book version and I love that Darcy and Jer were both part of the narrators..and Yuma dog, too! I got teary a few times and laughed out loud so many times. Thank you for sharing your lives with us.

[Lee Anne Tremblay · Rating 5 out of 5]

Definitely listen to the audio. Read by Darcy and Jer pipes in from time to time 😆
All the feels with this one, with laughter #1!!

[Tori Kelley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Okay I expected to laugh with this book because it’s Darcy, but cry? This story was incredible, heartfelt, & just all together lovely. 4.5 stars for sure.