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The actress gave PEOPLE an exclusive first look at her "raw and hilarious" collection of personal essays
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Michelle Buteau on Bringing Her Life Story to the Screen
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In Her New Book, Michelle Buteau Finds Heart and Humor in the Ups, survival of the thickest
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Survival of the Thickest: Essays: Buteau, Michelle: 9781982122584: : Books
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Michelle Buteau Shines, Loves & Sexes Her Way Through 'Survival of the Thickest', News
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Michelle Buteau talks 'Survival of the Thickest,' living in Amsterdam
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