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John Waters

Tuesday, May 9, 2023
7:30pm Pacific Time
KQED Broadcast: 08/13/2023

This event appeared in the series
Cultural Studies

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“If you go home with somebody and they don’t have books, don’t f**k them.”—John Waters

John Waters is a writer, a film director, an actor, and a visual artist best known for his films, including Hairspray, Pink Flamingos, and Serial Mom. He is the author of the national bestsellers Role Models, Carsick, and Mr. Know-It-All. His newest book is his first novel, Liarmouth. His spoken-word shows This Filthy World, False Negative, and A John Waters Christmas continue to be performed around the world. He lives in Baltimore, Maryland.

Aubrey Plaza is an actress, comedian, and producer, best known for her roles in the NBC sitcom Parks and Recreation and the second season of the HBO series The White Lotus.

All tickets include a copy of Liarmouth: A Feel-Bad Romance.

Photo by Greg Gorman

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