Born to Be Public Bodybuilding & Weightlifting 'A call for cool heads

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2022 Lambda Literary Award Finalist

"Gambone's collection of interviews is a valuable addition to the ever-growing corpus in gay studies / queer theory

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Born to Be Public Bodybuilding & Weightlifting 'A call for cool headsIn this unique and hilarious debut memoir, writer and comedian Greg Mania chronicles life as a "pariah prodigy." From inadvertently coming out to his Polish immigrant parents, to immersing himself in the world of New York City nightlife, and finding himself and his voice in comedy. Born to Be Public is a vulnerable and poignant exploration of identity (and the rediscovery of it), mental health, sex and relationships, all while pursuing a passion with