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Claudia Shear, a Brooklyn native, recounts a whirlwind journey through over sixty‑four jobs—including pastry chef, nude model, waitress, and Italian translator—in pursuit of authenticity. Her autobiography blends humor with candid reflection, illustrating how each role reshaped her sense of self.
Through these varied experiences, Shear offers an unvarnished look at the social dynamics within workplaces and the everyday power of respectful communication. Her insights earned her a one‑woman show that received national attention from prominent media personalities and underscored the idea that how we treat service staff mirrors how we treat our own colleagues and superiors.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: Claudia Shear
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