What People Are Saying
"My dear friend Monica Parker, the hilarious humorist, Mother Hen to me, Gilda Radner, Eugene Levy, Catherine O’Hara, John Candy – all of us when we started out in Toronto has written a book about truly finding yourself, being content with who you are and developing an enduring sense of self esteem." - Dan Aykroyd
"I love Monica’s voice and her humor, her honesty and better, her truth. That love letter to her unexpected boyfriend is something every woman will want to live. I love her compassionate, funny, sharp, beautiful and romantic voice. It’ll make sooo many women feel they are not alone." - Katie Ford - writer/producer of the box office smash, Miss Congeniality and the fabled TV series, Desperate Housewives
"You were amazing last night! We both loved what you had to say… and how you said it. I do think this will resonate with all kinds of women in all kinds of ways…" - Jeanne Beker, Host of Fashion Television
"You were extraordinary. We loved your show, and your performance so much. You are so smart, and deep, and brave and inspiring. I Thank GOD I got to see it!!!!!!" - Sarah Rafferty, “Suits”
"Parker owns the stage, telling life stories that are shockingly painful and snort milkshakes out of your nose funny. I'm threatening you to see Monica Parker's show. It's a must see for anyone who is looking for a little inspiration." - Charlotte Sullivan - Rookie Blue
"Monica is one insightful, witty and inspirational woman. She doesn't just show up and do a talk - she is present and makes a strong connection with her audience, because she truly cares." - Janeen Halliwell, Director, We Move Forward
"OMG! How Children See God is cute and sweet and also wise. Good for children and for grown-ups too!" - Marianne Williamson, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author
"Not only will OMG! make you laugh out loud, but these images of God will enliven your spirit and make you want to gather the family, get some pens and paper and draw your own!" - Paul Brandeis Raushenbush, Executive Editor of Global Spirituality and Religion, The Huffington Post
"Monica is truly an amazing woman with a positive outlook that is contagious! She will make you laugh until you cry!" - Sandy Hamel, Connecticut, USA
"Monica is one insightful, witty and inspirational woman. She doesn't just show up and do a talk, she is present and makes a strong connection with her audience, because she truly cares." - Janeen Halliwell, Director, We Move Forward
"You are amazing Monica, good luck with the new book, wish I had your get up and go." - Patti Lee Salter
"Hi Monica, I saw you this morning on BT and immediately ordered your book. I truly understand where you are coming from. I've been working with a personal trainer for a year to work on my joints, not so young anymore! My weight has stayed the same and it's annoying and sometimes when people pass remarks. I can't wait to read your book. Thanks for writing it! - Wanda Tinline Parsons
"I just wrote and posted my first professional book review, it should be our on ipinionsyndicate.com tomorrow. I was contacted by a professional publicist to do this, got to talk to the author and a good time was had by all. Whatever you do, do not miss Monica Parker's amazing book "Getting Waisted." There's no woman alive and no small number of men who will feel like she's been looking over your shoulder the whole time." - Maya Spier Stiles North
"Where's the love button when you need it I ask?!?! - Maureen McFadden
"Hi Monica, I hope you are the Monica Parker who wrote "Getting Waisted." My cousin Perry said it is a great read so I am trying to find it for my Kobo reader...any suggestions where to find it as an e-book? Can't "weight" to start reading! - Shelley Blidner
" Of course we like you! I heard you in Isla Mujeres, you are a very funny lady!" - Gladys Galdamez
" More than words can say." - Muguette Moreau
"I like you. I'm fond of you, I adore you, I'm inspired by you, I'm impressed by you...is that enough?" - Arlene Sarner
"May I say that you are such an amazing woman!" - Jacob Dodd
"May I say that I really really like you, and your show just as much, and maybe a tiny bit more (if that's possible). - Betty Gaertner
"You are so very fabulous." - Laura Hay
"I love Monica’s voice and her humor, her honesty and better, her truth. That love letter to her unexpected boyfriend is something every woman will want to live. I love her compassionate, funny, sharp, beautiful and romantic voice. It’ll make sooo many women feel they are not alone." - Katie Ford - writer/producer of the box office smash, Miss Congeniality and the fabled TV series, Desperate Housewives
"You were amazing last night! We both loved what you had to say… and how you said it. I do think this will resonate with all kinds of women in all kinds of ways…" - Jeanne Beker, Host of Fashion Television
"You were extraordinary. We loved your show, and your performance so much. You are so smart, and deep, and brave and inspiring. I Thank GOD I got to see it!!!!!!" - Sarah Rafferty, “Suits”
"Parker owns the stage, telling life stories that are shockingly painful and snort milkshakes out of your nose funny. I'm threatening you to see Monica Parker's show. It's a must see for anyone who is looking for a little inspiration." - Charlotte Sullivan - Rookie Blue
"Monica is one insightful, witty and inspirational woman. She doesn't just show up and do a talk - she is present and makes a strong connection with her audience, because she truly cares." - Janeen Halliwell, Director, We Move Forward
"OMG! How Children See God is cute and sweet and also wise. Good for children and for grown-ups too!" - Marianne Williamson, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author
"Not only will OMG! make you laugh out loud, but these images of God will enliven your spirit and make you want to gather the family, get some pens and paper and draw your own!" - Paul Brandeis Raushenbush, Executive Editor of Global Spirituality and Religion, The Huffington Post
"Monica is truly an amazing woman with a positive outlook that is contagious! She will make you laugh until you cry!" - Sandy Hamel, Connecticut, USA
"Monica is one insightful, witty and inspirational woman. She doesn't just show up and do a talk, she is present and makes a strong connection with her audience, because she truly cares." - Janeen Halliwell, Director, We Move Forward
"You are amazing Monica, good luck with the new book, wish I had your get up and go." - Patti Lee Salter
"Hi Monica, I saw you this morning on BT and immediately ordered your book. I truly understand where you are coming from. I've been working with a personal trainer for a year to work on my joints, not so young anymore! My weight has stayed the same and it's annoying and sometimes when people pass remarks. I can't wait to read your book. Thanks for writing it! - Wanda Tinline Parsons
"I just wrote and posted my first professional book review, it should be our on ipinionsyndicate.com tomorrow. I was contacted by a professional publicist to do this, got to talk to the author and a good time was had by all. Whatever you do, do not miss Monica Parker's amazing book "Getting Waisted." There's no woman alive and no small number of men who will feel like she's been looking over your shoulder the whole time." - Maya Spier Stiles North
"Where's the love button when you need it I ask?!?! - Maureen McFadden
"Hi Monica, I hope you are the Monica Parker who wrote "Getting Waisted." My cousin Perry said it is a great read so I am trying to find it for my Kobo reader...any suggestions where to find it as an e-book? Can't "weight" to start reading! - Shelley Blidner
" Of course we like you! I heard you in Isla Mujeres, you are a very funny lady!" - Gladys Galdamez
" More than words can say." - Muguette Moreau
"I like you. I'm fond of you, I adore you, I'm inspired by you, I'm impressed by you...is that enough?" - Arlene Sarner
"May I say that you are such an amazing woman!" - Jacob Dodd
"May I say that I really really like you, and your show just as much, and maybe a tiny bit more (if that's possible). - Betty Gaertner
"You are so very fabulous." - Laura Hay
From "Sex, Pies & A Few White Lies"
A FEW TESTIMONIALS --
"Monica.
I am so blown away. Could you hear Michelle and I laughing in the audience? You are so smart, funny, brave and charming.. you disarmed everyone. Honestly, the writing and the performance blew me away.
Congratulations - you're an inspiration."
xo jen
Jenny Hacker
Executive in Charge of Development and Production, Comedy
TV Arts and Entertainment CBC
tel: 416 205-6878
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Dear Monica, I am emailing you from work since I don’t’ want to waste another moment to tell you how brave I think you are. I brought a group of people to your show on Wednesday evening. We ranged in age from 23 to 63 and in size, with one young man with us and every single one of us thoroughly enjoyed the show and came away better people for having been there. I want to be at your show again. Muchos gracias senora!!!! Regards,
Margot J. Kempton
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Congrats on a great show last night! You had a ton of fans there last night who also loved it so I hope you partied well. You deserve it. What a brave thing to do…. I realize how much work went into this! But was worth it.
Thanks again for a great show.
Best,
Christine. Christine Shipton
Sr VP Drama and Factual Content
Shaw Media
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Hello Great Women
My friend Monica Parker is doing a one woman (or as she calls it a "one and a half" woman) show called Sex, Pies and A Few White Lies. (See attached poster..it’s fabulous) I've seen it and it is wonderful. You will love it.
Grab some girlfriends and go!
Hope to see you there
Jane
Jane Hawtin
Amberlight Productions Inc.
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From: Jeanne Beker <jeannebeker@sympatico.ca>
Subject: RE: Thank you
You were amazing last night! We both loved what you had to say… and how you said it. I do think this will resonate with all kinds of women and men in all kinds of ways….
J.
xxx
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From Susie Kent - ( to Mozes Znaimer) The reason I’m writing to you is that I know you like to hear about buzz worthy stuff. -
It’s called “Sex, Pies & A Few White Lies” and is by none other than another Citytv connected talent…Monica Parker.
It’s called “Sex, Pies & A Few White Lies” and is by none other than another Citytv connected talent…Monica Parker.
It’s funny, heartbreaking, as well as a love story - but perhaps most importantly, a life affirmation. Few women in our culture will not be able to relate to and celebrate the journey.
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Dear Monica:
You are brave and you are funny and you are an inspiration!
Last evening was a great “shifter”. You held up the mirror for all of us, gently asked us to examine why we see what we see, and made it a bit easier to look deeper.
This play MUST be a success. It is your gift to women (for which you should be paid to the point of all excess may I add!!!!). You are onto something very important.
In awe,
Marion Korn
A FEW TESTIMONIALS --
"Monica.
I am so blown away. Could you hear Michelle and I laughing in the audience? You are so smart, funny, brave and charming.. you disarmed everyone. Honestly, the writing and the performance blew me away.
Congratulations - you're an inspiration."
xo jen
Jenny Hacker
Executive in Charge of Development and Production, Comedy
TV Arts and Entertainment CBC
tel: 416 205-6878
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Dear Monica, I am emailing you from work since I don’t’ want to waste another moment to tell you how brave I think you are. I brought a group of people to your show on Wednesday evening. We ranged in age from 23 to 63 and in size, with one young man with us and every single one of us thoroughly enjoyed the show and came away better people for having been there. I want to be at your show again. Muchos gracias senora!!!! Regards,
Margot J. Kempton
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Congrats on a great show last night! You had a ton of fans there last night who also loved it so I hope you partied well. You deserve it. What a brave thing to do…. I realize how much work went into this! But was worth it.
Thanks again for a great show.
Best,
Christine. Christine Shipton
Sr VP Drama and Factual Content
Shaw Media
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Hello Great Women
My friend Monica Parker is doing a one woman (or as she calls it a "one and a half" woman) show called Sex, Pies and A Few White Lies. (See attached poster..it’s fabulous) I've seen it and it is wonderful. You will love it.
Grab some girlfriends and go!
Hope to see you there
Jane
Jane Hawtin
Amberlight Productions Inc.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
From: Jeanne Beker <jeannebeker@sympatico.ca>
Subject: RE: Thank you
You were amazing last night! We both loved what you had to say… and how you said it. I do think this will resonate with all kinds of women and men in all kinds of ways….
J.
xxx
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
From Susie Kent - ( to Mozes Znaimer) The reason I’m writing to you is that I know you like to hear about buzz worthy stuff. -
It’s called “Sex, Pies & A Few White Lies” and is by none other than another Citytv connected talent…Monica Parker.
It’s called “Sex, Pies & A Few White Lies” and is by none other than another Citytv connected talent…Monica Parker.
It’s funny, heartbreaking, as well as a love story - but perhaps most importantly, a life affirmation. Few women in our culture will not be able to relate to and celebrate the journey.
-----------------------------------------------------------
Dear Monica:
You are brave and you are funny and you are an inspiration!
Last evening was a great “shifter”. You held up the mirror for all of us, gently asked us to examine why we see what we see, and made it a bit easier to look deeper.
This play MUST be a success. It is your gift to women (for which you should be paid to the point of all excess may I add!!!!). You are onto something very important.
In awe,
Marion Korn