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Simon Doonan (Author)
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January 5, 2012

Simon Doonan knows that when it comes to style, the gays are the chosen people. A second anthropological truth comes to him midway through a turkey burger with no bun, at an otherwise hetero barbecue: Do the straight people have any idea how many calories are in the guacamole? In this hilarious discourse on and guide to the well-lived life, Doonan goes far beyond the secrets to eating like the French—he proves that gay men really are French women, from their delight in fashion, to their brilliant choices in accessories and décor, to their awe-inspiring ability to limit calorie intake. A Gucci-wearing Margaret Mead at heart, Doonan offers his own inimitable life experiences and uncanny insights into makes gay people driven to live every day feeling their best, and proves that they have just as much—and possibly better—wisdom, advice, and inspiration beyond the same old diet and exercise tips.

So put down that bag of Pirate’s Booty and pick up this fierce and fabulous book. From slimming jaunts through Capri in the evening to an intrepid “Bear” hunt (if you have to ask, you have to read this book and find out for yourself), Gay Men Don’t Get Fat is the ultimate approach to a glamorous lifestyle—plus, you are guaranteed to laugh away the pounds!


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“Simon Doonan is one funny gay nugget."


"If I were really short, gay, and way funnier than I am now, I would try to pass myself off as Simon Doonan."


"Simon Doonan is the Auntie Mame every up-and-coming future legend should have, the gay best friend who always gives it to you straight."


"Simon writes like a lethal combo of Robert Benchley and Dorothy Parker. I laughed so hard while reading this book I nearly split my Spanx."


"The most un-tragic book about being gay ever written."


“Dining with Mr. Doonan is like lunching with the “Jersey Shore”-era grandnephew of Oscar Wilde....there are times when his thoughts on the sexual orientation of food can be unexpectedly eye-opening.”
(Jeff Gordinier )

About the Author

Simon Doonan, creative director and window display creator of Barney's New York, has appeared numerous times on television, radio, and in the press, and writes the "Simon Says" column in the New York Observer.

Product Details

  • Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  • Hardcover: 272 pages
  • Publisher: Blue Rider Press (January 5, 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0399158731
  • ISBN-13: 978-0399158735
  • Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.6 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,321 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Love love love!, January 24, 2012
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Start reading it and you get the inevitable bitchy thought that "these smart turns of phrase will get old very soon." Never! The book is witty, profound (uh? yes!), and just bitchy to a level that's charming and respectful at the same time. Must read.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Simon Doonan is my BFF in my head..., January 7, 2012
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Simon Doonan is the most fabulous person I know. No, I don't know him personally but he is one of my bestest friends in my head. And do you know what best friends do? They give you advice. Advice on how to live as fabulously and stylishly as they do. As the long time creative director at Barney's (his window displays are legendary), Doonan is highly qualified to give us a tour through gay life and show us what we are doing wrong.

Yes, there is a book called French Women Don't Get Fat that eschewed the unhealthy American diet and was very popular, but people felt that the author looked down on us. Doonan doesn't do that, but he does hilariously chronicle his realization that gay men and French women are basically the same species: they love fashion, home decor, and limiting their calories. What follows is a sort of field guide to gay men and which of their habits we could adopt to live healthier and happier lives. He tells us the difference between straight and gay foods (lesbian food has its own category), what style persona that heterosexual men can adopt to always look put together, and even takes us on a "Bear" hunt.

One of the funniest books I've read in awhile!
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9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Simon's snark at his best, January 6, 2012
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I love all of Simon's other books, and I was pleasantly surprised to see that he had a new book. This book, a take-off of "French Women Don't Get Fat" is full of Simon's snarky humor as he imparts his wisdom on how to live a fabulous life. Don't read this book expecting a guide to losing weight. Instead, read it prepared to laugh out loud at Simon's sense of humor as he laments the state of the wardrobes and lives of most straight women. Prepare to take a time trip as Simon visits his past in London and New York in the 1970's, all the way to the present, where he is the "reigning Queen" of Barney's New York. Like his previous books, this one is a jewel, and is not to be missed.
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