I had thought 'Bar Mitzvah' meant you get on the bar and show your mitzvah - you know, like your coochie.
-- Haddish (chapter 1 paragraph 5)

Importance: This quote expertly represents Haddish's comedic ability and the conversational nature of her memoir. She uses casual interjections and quick jokes to include her reader in her storytelling, giving the reader a sense of familiarity and friendliness with the author.

Now it seems crazy that I could not read or write. My memory was really good, so it didn't make no sense. I just couldn't read. You know what it was? I just didn't believe I could. I thought I was stupid.
-- Haddish (chapter 1 paragraph 8)

Importance: This quote exemplifies the extent to which Haddish, as a child, internalized the barrage of insults thrown her way. Because she was told by trusted adults and bullies alike that she was stupid, she began to believe it, herself.

At first, I tried to join the cheerleading...
-- Haddish (chapter 1 paragraph 2)