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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Melissa’s podcast where she shares whatever she and her friends are texting about…this includes everything from fashion on the Red Carpet and the annoying number of “reboots,” to being an empty nester and so much more. Hear unvarnished truths from some of the funniest and best in the business. You won’t want to miss this!

#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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RIGHT NOW on #grouptext @honeybooboo, Alana Thompson joins me to clear up fact from fiction on what it was really like being a reality TV star. Did she really have a daughter, what is her relationship really like with Mama June today and what prompted her to pivot her life and become a nurse? We have all this and so much more. Click the link in bio and don’t forget to subscribe. ...

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Can we talk?

Tonight, a true labor of love. Joan Rivers: Dead Funny All Star Tribute on @nbc at 10pm ET and the uncensored broadcast streaming on @peacock.

It’s an incredible line up of some of the funniest comedians today. My mother would have laughed out loud so you know it’s going to be good.

Thank you to everyone who made this happen, every person who made the time to work on this, and thank you for following along on what has been a ten year journey to get this made.

I miss my mother every day and it’s an honor to be able to continue to share her legacy.
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Today on #grouptext the Director of the new documentary, “The Judd Family: Truth Be Told,” @alexdeandirector joins me to talk about her process in making this must watch film. The documentary explores the generational trauma that plagued Naomi Judd as well as some very revealing and heartbreaking truths that Wynonna and Ashley Judd shared with Alexandra, and ultimately the world. This two part documentary airs tomorrow May 10th and Sunday May 11th exclusively on @lifetimetv and you will not want to miss it. Click the link in bio now to listen to this episode and don’t forget to subscribe. ...

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My mother’s appearance on @fallontonight with @jimmyfallon. My mother was incredibly touched when she was asked to be on the show 25 years after she had last been on.

I’m thrilled to be on the show tonight to talk more about the new special Joan Rivers: Dead Funny An All Star Tribute which airs May 13th at 10pm ET on @nbc and @peacock.
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