Carol Leifer

Carol Leifer— When You Lie About Your Age, The Terrorists Win Sunday, May 2, 2:00 pm Admission: $10 General; $5 Members and Full-Time Students Join stand-up comedian and comedy writer Carol Leifer for a laugh-out-loud reading and discussion of her critically acclaimed book When You Lie About Your Age, The Terrorists Win, a hilariously insightful look at life, love, and family. In this uproarious book, Leifer reveals all—her age, her outlook, her life philosophy—no holds barred. A book signing will follow the program.

"All in all, Leifer presents a charming mix of outrageous fun shot through with poignant affirmation."—Booklist

"Carol Leifer's book is the perfect antidote to aging. If laughter is the best medicine, then her writing is an amazing beauty treatment. It's like a clay mask for the soul."—Margaret Cho

"This book reflects the wise, knowing person Carol has become, and the hysterically funny one she always was. I recommend it highly - its strong enough for a man...but made for a woman. I couldn't put it down."—Bill Maher

"If I become human as a result of reading this, so help me God I will sue her for every dollar she makes from this profound, insightful, and hilarious book."—Larry David

About the speaker

Carol Leifer is an Emmy-nominated writer and producer, and veteran of such shows as Saturday Night Live, The Ellen Show, and Seinfeld. She has starred in several of her own comedy specials and has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Late Night with David Letterman, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, and The Tonight Show. Leifer will also be a contender on the 2010 season of The Celebrity Apprentice.