Comedian Hannah Gadsby opens up about autism diagnosis, sexuality in memoir 'Ten Steps to Nanette'

Here & Now‘s Jane Clayson speaks with comedian Hannah Gadsby about her new book “Ten Steps to Nanette: A Memoir Situation.”

The memoir explores her childhood in Tasmania, Australia, where homosexuality was illegal until 1997, her journey to comedy, and her decision to move away from self-deprecating humor.

Book excerpt: ‘Ten Steps to Nanette’

By Hannah Gadsby

Technically, this is my second book. But I wouldn’t bother trying to find a copy of my first effort as it was only published in an edition of one, and I’ve misplaced it. This is no great loss to literature because my first book was a very bad book. Although, I shouldn’t be too hard on myself, the story does have a bit of charm considering I was only seven years old