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The book was highlighted in two episodes where host Terry Gross interviewed the author and co‑host Tanya Mosley noted its focus on shedding others' definitions of her as a woman and artist. Both episodes described how the memoir traced her journey toward self‑acceptance and empowerment, emphasizing the theme of being told she was "too much."
Episode: Cynthia Erivo's Road To 'Wicked'
Cynthia Erivo's memoir explored how she shed others' definitions of herself, tracing her journey toward selfacceptance and empowerment.
A journey Erivo also explores in her new memoir, Simply More. The book traces how she learned to shed other people's definitions of her as a woman, as a Black artist, and as someone who was sometimes told she was too much.
If you're just joining us, I'm talking with Cynthia Erivo. She stars as Elphaba in Wicked for Good, and she's written a new memoir called Simply More.
Cynthia Erivo's memoir is titled Simply More.
Episode: The High Pressure Experiments That Made D-Day
The conversation mentioned Erivo's memoir "Simply More," noting that it explores her personal themes and artistic journey.
In Erivo's new memoir, Simply More, she explores similar themes, shedding other people's definitions of who she should be as a woman and an artist.