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Everything Rosie is an information-packed guide for the fan who wants to know all there is to know about Rosie O'Donnell and The Rosie O'Donnell Show.From the tragic loss of her mother at age ten to discovering the joys of motherhood with her own adopted son, Parker, hers is a story of well-earned success. This unabashed celebritywatcher has become one of today's most loved celebrities herself. And now, as the "Queen of Nice", she has revitalized TV talk shows. Rosie provides a positive role model for many, especially overweight teens and adults who have had enough of dieting and who just want to feel good about themselves.Readers of Everything Rosie will find a concise, detailed Rosie biography, plus commentary and excerpts from her stand-up act, a chronicle of her many film and television performances (from hosting VH1 to her short-lived stint on TV's Gimme a Break, the stand-out performance in the feature film A League of Their Own, and much more), and interviews she has given over the years. There is an annotated episode guide to "The Show", guest trivia, Rosie-isms (poignant quotes), how to join Rosie's fan club, and a discussion of Rosie's own obsessions -- from Barbra Streisand and Tom Cruise to Koosh Balls and Ring Dings. Readers will learn about John McDaniel and the other members of the Rosie show band, along with Joey Kola, David Evangilista, and other show staff. The book also reveals top-secret information on how to see the show in person without battling either the current eighteen-month ticket backlog or the uncertainty of waiting in line for standby tickets.And for on-line fans, there is a complete guide to Rosie sites in all corners of the World Wide Web andInternet (both official and unofficial).Everything Rosie documents the life and career… (more)