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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 decor, 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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Blisteringly funny ... [Doonan] dishes on everything from the sartorial to the sensationalist. <br> -Kirkus Reviews <br><br> Simon Doonan is one funny gay nugget. <br> -Chelsea Handler <br><br> If I were really short, gay, and way funnier than I am now, I would try to pass myself off as Simon Doonan. <br> -Malcolm Gladwell <br><br> The most un-tragic book about being gay ever written. <br> -John Waters <br><br> Simon writes like a lethal combo of Robert Benchley and Dorothy Parker. I laughed so hard while reading this book that I split my Spanx. <br> -Joan Rivers

The sense of humor ... is matched by a very real motivation to empower women. --Kerry Pieri, Harper's Bazaar

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Simon Doonan is the author of several books, including ""Wacky Chicks,"" ""Confessions of a Window Dresser,"" and ""Beautiful People,"" which was adapted for television in the UK. Originally from England, he worked on Savile Row before becoming the creative director for Barneys New York, where he designed legendary window displays for more than twenty years. Formerly a columnist for ""The New York Observer,"" he is now a contributor to Slate.com, and has appeared on ""Gossip Girl,"" ""Iron Chef America,"" ""America's Next Top Model,"" and elsewhere. Doonan lives in New York with his husband, Jonathan Adler.

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