Sarah Cooper, FOOLISH: Tales of Assimilation, Determination, and Humiliation

November 17, 2023

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Episode Description

Zibby interviews comedian Sarah Cooper about her hilariously revealing debut memoir, FOOLISH: TALES OF ASSIMILATION, DETERMINATION, AND HUMILIATION. Sarah reflects on her viral internet fame, her identity, race, and Jamaican heritage, and the power of finding humor in everyday situations. She also shares her desire to bring joy to people's lives and her journey to finding power from within herself rather than through external validation.


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