Lies My Mother Told Me: Tall Tales from a Short Woman

“When you’re invited to a dinner party, you should always be prepared with three good stories to tell.”
-Joan Rivers

But my mother never said those stories had to be true….

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#JoansJokes

Remember, formal occasions are really just informal ones with uncomfortable clothes.

ENTERTAINING

I stepped on my talking scale and it told me to come back when I’m alone.

DIETING

I don’t mind being hit by Cupid’s arrow, as long as the tip was dipped in Botox.

VALENTINE’S DAY

Winter has been so cold, my breasts froze to my knees.

WINTER

I thought I was getting a terrific suntan, but it turned out my liver spot had just grown.

SUMMER

It’s inconsiderate that Memorial Day kicks off the unofficial outdoor barbecue season, but never includes a tribute to Joan of Arc.

SUMMER

She’s kissed so many sailors, her lips go in and out with the tide.

FLEET WEEK

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It’s been a year since the fires. We lost nearly everything and have had to rebuild our lives over the last year. It hasn’t been easy, it hasn’t been fun, but this has been the journey. Thank you for sticking with me through it. 💚

Link to full episode in bio.

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Happy New Year.
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ICYMI:
What started as opinions on her phone turned into a pop-culture powerhouse.

Today on #GroupText, Amanda Hirsch shares how @notskinnybutnotfat went from a side hustle to a must-listen, why having kids actually clarified her voice (less time, stronger opinions), and the biggest celebrity scandals that put her at the center of the internet conversation.

We talk pop culture, motherhood, and celebrity friendships.

Full episode live now. Link in bio.
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What a year.

Literally losing everything, but the shirt on my back certainly put things into perspective. Of course becoming a second wife (cue my mother’s famous line) and marrying the man of my dreams who has been my rock through so much leveled the playing field. I got to honor my mother both through a stage play and a comedy special and saw my son thrive doing what he loves.

The world can feel pretty broken and the losses I felt have been deep, but the pockets of joy have been more than I could have asked for.

Wishing you all a better 2026. Thank you for sticking with me and supporting me through the downs, but mostly the ups.
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What started as opinions on her phone turned into a pop-culture powerhouse.

Today on #GroupText, Amanda Hirsch shares how @notskinnybutnotfat went from a side hustle to a must-listen, why having kids actually clarified her voice (less time, stronger opinions), and the biggest celebrity scandals that put her at the center of the internet conversation.

We talk pop culture, motherhood, and celebrity friendships.

Full episode live now. Link in bio.
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Tomorrow on an all new group text @notskinnybutnotfat is my guest. We talk about her podcast, her friendship with none other than Meghan Markle and so much more. This is going to be good.

Tomorrow link in bio or on my YouTube channel
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Important announcement!

My podcast #grouptext is now every Tuesday. If you want the latest on reality TV scoop, pop culture gossip and so much more make sure to tune in on my YouTube channel Melissa Rivers Official or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Today on #GroupText, I’m talking to Kate Chastain about reality TV, reputation, getting on The Traitors, and how she’s softened with parenthood.

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