Idiot

Life Stories from the Creator of Help Helen Smash

By: Laura Clery

Narrated by: Laura Clery

A 2020 Audie Award Finalist

From nationally bestselling author, YouTube star, and Facebook Video sensation Laura Clery comes a collection of comedic essays that paint “an honest, complicated portrait of how your life can change” (SheKnows).

Laura Clery makes a living by sharing inappropriate comedy sketches with millions of strangers on the Internet. She writes songs about her anatomy, talks trash about her one-eyed rescue pug, and sexually harasses her husband, Stephen. And it pays the bills!

Now, in her first-ever book, Laura recounts how she went from being a dangerously impulsive, broke, unemployable, suicidal, cocaine-addicted narcissist, crippled by fear and hopping from one toxic romance to the next…to a more-happy-than-not, somewhat rational, meditating, vegan yogi with good credit, a great marriage, a fantastic career, and four unfortunate-looking rescue animals. Still, above all, Laura remains an amazingly talented, adorable, and vulnerable, self-described…Idiot.

With her signature brand of offbeat, no-holds-barred humor, Idiot introduces you to a wildly original—and undeniably relatable—new voice.

Critic reviews

"Laura Clery uses the spunk and irreverence that made her a YouTube sensation while narrating her audiobook. She is peppy in all the right parts, especially during reminiscences about her nerdy teenage years. Clery balances this with a more poised persona as she reflects on other mile markers, such as a classmate's suicide in middle school. For fans of her online work, this is a way to learn more about the personal background behind a public persona. Clery delivers her reflections on life, love, and loss with an infectious energy. Her ruminations will inspire listeners to see the humorous side of their own lives. Full of self-deprecation, this is a fun listening experience."

She's an inspiration!

This book was a joy to listen to. Her story is just what I needed. It was light heated and energetic, while dealing with traumatic issues. Thank you for sharing your life and story!

Funny, heartwarming and inspirational.

I could not stop listening to Laura describing her ups and downs. Truly best "read" in a long time!

loved!

love the book, it's so inspiring keep doing what you do. you got this Laura.

Completely Brilliant

This book will have you in tears from laughing and crying. What a beautiful and honest story from a strong, hilarious woman. You’re amazing, Laura!

Such a good listen!

Laura Clery is so real and so funny! So raw and so good! Loves every minute!