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Caught in the Act

A Memoir

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Caught in the Act

Written by: Shane Jenek
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Boy, girl, artist, advocate. Courtney is more than the sum of her parts.

Meet Shane Jenek. Raised in the Brisbane suburbs by loving parents, Shane realises from a young age that he's not like all the other boys. At a performing arts agency he discovers his passion for song, dance and performance, and makes a promise to himself: to find a bigger stage.

Meet Courtney Act. Born in Sydney around the turn of the millennium, Courtney makes her name in the gay bars of Oxford Street and then on Australian Idol. Over ten years later, she makes star turns on RuPaul's Drag Race and Celebrity Big Brother UK, bringing her unique take on drag and gender to the world.

Behind this rise to national and global fame is a story of searching for and finding oneself. Most of all, it’s a bloody good time.

2022, Australian Book Industry Award Small Publishers' Adult, Short-listed

©2021 Shane Jenek (P)2021 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Biographies & Memoirs Entertainment & Celebrities Celebrity Funny

What the critics say

"Glorious, heartfelt, passionate and inspirational—a glamorous frock-filled adventure that explores the full fluidity of Shane's boundless bravery, love and humanity." (Osher Günsberg, one of Australia’s most recognisable media personalities)

"Funny, smart, kind and entirely addictive, this is a glorious insight into an exceptional life. A road map for anyone who feels different and wants to let that side of themself shine." (Matt Lucas)

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What a great listen/read/experience.

Courtney/Shane’s ability to teach, grow, and share their learning and experiences is so unique and refreshing. Nothing felt forced or over the top, just real. Down to earth. Could listen to this again and again.

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I couldn’t stop listening!

Absolutely beautiful book. Listening to Shane tell their story and weave into it the passion they have for the queer experience was such a privilege. I feel like I’ve had the conversation of a lifetime with a wonderful friend, and have come out of it with a heightened understanding of gender, queerness, and love. Thank you for writing this book, I feel as if my entire existence is being validated.

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