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Great Falls, MT: Fast Times, Post-Punk Weirdos, and a Tale of Coming Home Again

Name: Great Falls, MT: Fast Times, Post-Punk Weirdos, and a Tale of Coming Home Again
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Book Synopsis: Comedian and musician Reggie Watts shares his story of growing up in Montana as a biracial oddball struggling to navigate life, girls, drugs, and his own identity in America’s heartland—and having a blast doing it. Reggie Watts is weird. But you knew that. Anyone who’s seen his multifaceted, entirely improvised comedy and music shows knows that. Reggie Watts is also from the town of Great Falls, MT. These two facts are not unrelated. Watts grew up in Montana in the ‘80s, half French, half American, half white, half Black, speaking a bunch of different languages and slipping between the orchestra geeks and the football jocks until he finally found a squad of fellow misfits with an affinity for trouble. It was a wide-open time and place that invited freedom and exploration—as well as car theft and the not infrequent use of recreational cough syrup. And it helped him become the uniquely strange creative voice he is today.

In Great Falls, MT, Watts takes us through his story, hitting on the culture shock he experienced after moving from Europe to the heart of America, where he was called racial slurs by neighbors but wasn’t Black enough for his father’s extended family. Where he fought with his authoritarian dad, built a new family of antiestablishment, post-punk oddballs—and ultimately knew he had to leave. But after Watts’s career exploded in Seattle and New York, ultimately scoring him a nightly place next to James Corden on The Late Late Show, he found himself drawn back to his hometown after the deaths of his parents. This is his love letter to the town that made him. But like love itself, it’s messy and complicated and dirty and beautiful—and as weird and wonderful as Watts himself.

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Looking for a captivating read that will take you on a wild journey of self-discovery and the pursuit of dreams? Look no further than the book "Great Falls, MT: Fast Times, Post-Punk Weirdos, and a Tale of Coming Home Again" by Reggie Watts. This book is not just a memoir; it's a rollercoaster ride through the mind of a biracial oddball who grew up in Montana, facing challenges and overcoming them with humor and creativity.

Reggie Watts, known for his incredible improvisational comedy and music shows, shares his personal story of growing up in small-town Great Falls, MT. The struggle with identity, cultural clashes, and the search for acceptance are beautifully woven into the fabric of this book. Watts, being half French and half American, half white and half Black, faced unique challenges, constantly navigating between different worlds.

Great Falls, MT was the backdrop for Watts' upbringing, a place where he found solace among a group of misfits who shared his affinity for trouble. The town may have been small, but the possibilities were endless. The freedom and exploration invited creativity to flourish, while providing ample opportunities for mischief. Watts' story takes us deep into the heart of Great Falls, MT, where he experienced both the highs and lows that shaped him into the exceptional talent he is today.

As Watts' career skyrocketed in Seattle and New York, he found himself drawn back to his hometown after the loss of his parents. This book is not just a memoir, but a love letter to the place that made him who he is today. Like love, it's a messy and complicated journey, but beautiful in its own peculiar way. Rediscover the strange and wonderful world of Great Falls, MT through the eyes of Reggie Watts.

Embark on this unforgettable adventure by grabbing your own copy of "Great Falls, MT: Fast Times, Post-Punk Weirdos, and a Tale of Coming Home Again." Don't miss out on the opportunity to explore the mind of a true creative genius. Get your copy now!

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