In the world of electrical engineering, a live wire or hot wire is one that carries a high voltage to an appliance, light switch, etc. This wire is insulated to prevent shorts and other possible electrical hazards, and it is always carrying a current as long as it is connected to the power source.
Author
Actor and talk show host Kelly Ripa, 51, released her debut book, Long-Winded Short Stories, last month. In the humorous collection of essays, she gets real about topics that aren’t necessarily family-friendly, including workplace negotiation and her 26-year marriage to husband Mark Consuelos. The New York Times bestselling author sat down with Shondaland recently to discuss the writing of her book, the challenges of being a working mom and what she hopes to do next. She also shared her favorite quote from the book and dished on what she’s most proud of about her career. Find out more in the video below.
Publisher
In her debut book, Live Wire: Long-Winded Short Stories, talk show host Kelly Ripa gets real. She tells it like it is, including her relationship with Regis Philbin, her sex life with Mark Consuelos, and how she became an empty nester after their three children left the house. In addition, she reflects on her 30 years in show business and shares the joys and challenges of getting ahead in a male-dominated industry. She is an outspoken advocate for women and has earned numerous accolades, from Glamour’s Woman of the Year to The Hollywood Reporter’s annual Women in Entertainment Power 100 list.
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Review
Kelly Ripa has been a longtime fan favorite on the syndicated daytime talk show. She has earned several accolades throughout her career, including the Excellence in Media award from GLAAD and the Glamour Woman of the Year Award. In her debut book, Live Wire: Long-Winded Short Stories, she takes a look at her many roles as a professional, wife, daughter and mother, bringing to the table hard-earned wisdom and an eye for the oddities of life. Surprising, at times savage and always with humor, this collection of 14 essays covers everything from workplace negotiations to becoming an empty nester. The book’s biggest bombshell might be its most NSFW story, “Don’t Let Your Husband Pick Your Death Clothes,” but there are many more entertaining and enlightening reads to be found inside.
