It’s downright difficult to deny the woman’s presence; it’s striking both comedically and physically.

“Make them so big that everybody will be talking about that scene for the rest of the week.

Bring people into your happiness because you’re free to’t wait.”

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Courtesy of Michelle Buteau; Illustration by Clara Hendler

“So be sure that you add something.

Don’t take any moment for granted.”

“Do I want to be playing the best friend forever?

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Courtesy of Gallery Books

Do I want to be the bridesmaid and never the bride?

No but the fact that I keep making waves towards that goal is a big deal.”

“Change is happening, it’s just happening fast and slow at the same time.

I always say that today’s assistant is tomorrow’s executive,” Buteau says.

“Do I want to be playing the best friend forever?

Do I want to be the bridesmaid and never the bride?

No but the fact that I keep making waves towards that goal is a big deal.”

“That is just the way of the world until we slowly venture to dismantle it.”

If I waited for the world to change to make me happy, I’d be dead."

Take a nap!"

Michelle Buteau’sSurvival of the Thickestis available in bookstores and online on December 8.

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