Caught in the Act

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'Glorious, heartfelt, passionate and inspirational – a glamorous frock-filled adventure that explores the full fluidity of Shane's boundless bravery, love and humanity.' ‘Chock-full of hilarity, honesty and wisdom, this is a classic tale of a search for identity – with masking tape, Spice Girls and RuPaul.’ ‘Caught in the Act is an incredibly insightful memoir of the life of one of my dearest friends. Personally, my favourite parts were on pages 7, 32, 204, 236, 244–249, 255, 257, 277, 278, 284, 293, 323 and 324. The pages where I’m mentioned.’ ‘He says… she says… there is a lot more to drag than just a wig and a frock. This read is shockingly honest, raunchy, funny and moving, and a hugely surprising education for me. A must-read for anyone curious to know the complexities of being Shane and Courtney!’ ‘We already suspected it, but this fearless, candid and open-hearted memoir proves that behind Courtney Act’s make-up is an emotionally intelligent and fiercely astute human being. We’re frankly lucky to be on the planet at the same time as them.’ ‘Who wouldn’t love a frolic through life with Australia’s favourite girl next door? This book is whip-smart and deliciously funny, but above all else made me proud to know there are voices like Courtney’s in the world. Bow down to our queen, Australia.’ ‘It’s like witnessing the metamorphosis of one of the world’s most beautiful drag queens. With vulnerability and honesty, Shane delves deep into the many light-bulb moments of self-discovery, sexual exploration and gender identity. It’s the ultimate LGBTIQA+ handbook and guide for us all to live an open-hearted life.’ ‘In a world where there are now more drag queens than pubs, it’s hard to stand out. You need to be pretty, witty and unstoppable. Courtney is all three and more. I love this book.’ ‘Funny, smart, kind and entirely addictive, this is a glorious insight into an exceptional life. A road map for anyone who feels different and wants to let that side of themself shine.’ ‘A coming-of-age story like no other. It is an honour to dive into the world of a young queer kid from the Australian suburbs and learn how they became an icon of entertainment and social politics.’ 'Author/narrator Shane Jenek delivers the journey of his self-discovery and transformation at a jaunty pace that captures his personality and engages listeners. Raised in Australia by loving parents, he never felt fully comfortable with his assigned gender. His memoir recounts how he found international success as a drag queen. Fans of his alter ego, Courtney Act, will be laughing out loud at the cheeky childhood anecdotes and behind-the-scenes television outtakes. This is an enjoyable personal story, delivered with characteristic flair. Listeners who are new to Jenek's work will find his style engaging. Anyone who enjoys an Australian accent will be treated to a very lively one throughout this volume.' Expand reviews