Samantha Irby facts for kids
Samantha McKiver Irby (born February 13, 1980) is an American comedian, writer, and blogger. She is known for her funny observations about her own life and modern society. Her books We Are Never Meeting in Real Life and Wow, No Thank You. were both New York Times best-sellers. She also won a Lambda Literary Award in 2021 for her non-fiction writing.
Samantha has worked as a writer and co-producer for several TV shows. These include the HBO show And Just Like That..., which is a new version of ... and the City. She also worked on Work in Progress, Shrill, and Tuca & Bertie. In 2016, FX announced plans to make a TV series based on her 2013 book M... and her blog.
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Early Life and Education
Samantha McKiver Irby was born on February 13, 1980. She grew up in Evanston, Illinois. Her middle name, McKiver, comes from her grandmother's family name. She went to Evanston Township High School.
As a teenager, Samantha helped care for her mother, who had multiple sclerosis. This was a challenging time for her. She later attended Northern Illinois University. However, she left college after her mother passed away. Her father also passed away six months before her mother. Samantha started writing online in the late 2000s, beginning with a blog on Myspace.
Writing and Career
Samantha Irby's blog, which she started in 2009, is where she shares funny and honest stories. She writes about challenges in her life and discusses various topics. She has also been open about her experiences with Crohn's disease, a health condition.
She used to co-host a live show in Chicago called Guts and Glory. This show ran until 2015. Samantha has also performed in other shows like The Paper Machete and Story Club. Her writing has appeared in online publications such as The Rumpus and Jezebel.
Published Books
Samantha Irby has published five books. These include We Are Never Meeting in Real Life, M..., New Year, Same Trash, Wow, No Thank You, and Quietly Hostile.
Her book M... was first published in 2013. It was later re-released in 2018. This book is being developed into a TV show for FX, which will be called Guts and Glory.
In 2017, her second book, We Are Never Meeting in Real Life, was published. This book became a New York Times best-seller for paperback non-fiction.
Her fourth collection of essays, Wow, No Thank You, came out in March 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Samantha held her book tour online. This book also became a number one best-seller on the New York Times list for Paperback Nonfiction.
Television Work
Samantha Irby has also made a name for herself in television writing. In 2018, she wrote an episode called "Pool" for the first season of the TV series Shrill. This episode was released in March 2019.
In February 2021, it was announced that Samantha would be a co-producer and writer for And Just Like That.... This is a new version of the popular show ... and the City. She was the main writer for Season 1 Episode 5, titled "Tragically Hip."
In July 2021, Samantha wrote an episode for the second season of Tuca & Bertie. The episode was called "Vibe Check."
Awards and Recognition
Her essay collection Wow, No Thank You. received an important award in 2021. It won the Lambda Literary Award for Bisexual Non-Fiction at the 33rd Lambda Literary Awards.
Personal Life
Samantha Irby got married in 2016 to Kirsten Jennings. They live and work in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Samantha is open about her health challenges. She has discussed her experiences with Crohn's disease, degenerative arthritis, and depression in her writing. She is also friends with other well-known writers like Roxane Gay and Lindy West.
