I had enormous respect for what she did. The energy that radiated from her was absolutely nonstop,”

What wonderful gifts [Lewis] gave to generations of children.”

Shari was a true pioneer in a field dominated by men. Her story illustrates how important family is in helping to empower us and give us strength to be and to do. What a wonderful homage!

"In the early days of television, before the era of public relations and branding, Shari Lewis, renaissance workaholic, by force of will and velocity of talent, made a home for moxie, wit and tenderness in many a human heart. This book is her daughter's love-gift and a parable of sacrifice."

Shari Lewis and Lamb Chop cofounded Toontown. Without Shari—her incredible imagination, and her wonderful sock puppet sidekick Lamb Chop—Roger Rabbit, Jessica Rabbit, and the other denizens of Toontown simply would not exist. I owe Shari Lewis a lot. She did something for me that no adult had ever done before; she sparked my imagination. She showed me a world in which the fantastical could be true. A world where humor can be clever and literate. A gentle world of equal opportunity for all. She showed me the door to Toontown, and I went through. I'm glad Shari Lewis is finally getting the biography she so richly deserves. Without Shari Lewis and Lamb Chop, the world would be a much drearier place.

Growing up watching Shari Lewis and Lamb Chop, never, for a single moment, did we doubt that Lamb Chop was real. That's how good they both were! Subversive and cheeky, educational, and just plain fun, they respected the audience and in return, we loved them. This is not only a biography of a master ventriloquist and her indomitable puppet but also a compelling and often funny biography of a woman who took control of her life, her career, and her legacy.