The Daily Show: Ears Edition Ali Wong - Lessons for Her Daughters in "Dear Girls" and Life as a Female Comic
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Sep 10, 2021 Comedian Ali Wong discusses her book 'Dear Girls,' misconceptions about her on-screen romance with Keanu Reeves, explicit content in her book, and the challenges faced by women in stand-up comedy.
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Keanu Reeves Cameo
- Ali Wong discusses her experience acting alongside Keanu Reeves in "Always Be My Maybe".
- Reeves later attended one of her comedy shows.
Dear Girls
- Ali Wong wrote "Dear Girls" as a series of letters to her two young daughters.
- Inspired by a letter from her deceased father, she wanted to share her life's journey with them.
Book's Explicit Content
- "Dear Girls" contains explicit content beyond Wong's stand-up routines.
- Wong hopes her daughters will watch her specials before reading the book.