'Sex and the City' creator Candace Bushnell gives relationship advice
International best-selling author and creator of 'Sex and the City', Candace Bushnell, swung by the Jacaranda FM studio to talk to Breakfast with Martin Bester about life, success, and her current one-woman show.
Meet the real Carrie Bradshaw! Book signings, guest appearances, and her acclaimed one-woman show, 'True Tales of Sex, Success, and Sex in the City' in Johannesburg and Cape Town, brings iconic author and creator of 'Sex and the City', Candace Bushnell, to South Africa next week.
In 'True Tales of Sex, Success, and Sex in the City', the original Carrie Bradshaw takes us on a whirlwind tour of New York City, from Studio 54 to 'Sex and The City' to 'Lipstick Jungle' and beyond, sharing her remarkable philosophy through stories of fashion, literature, and sex while pouring Cosmos in Manolos.
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While in South Africa, Bushnell stopped at Jacaranda FM to talk to Breakfast with Martin Bester about her show, her success, and life in general.
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Bushnell’s 'True Tales of Sex, Success, and Sex in the City' at Montecasino’s Teatro with two-weekend performances on Saturday, 23 September at 3pm and 8pm, and two Cape Town shows at Artscape Theatre Centre on Saturday, 30 September - also at 3pm and 8pm. Tickets are on sale at www.showtime.co.za and www.ticketmaster.co.za.
Candace Bushnell is the critically acclaimed, international best-selling author of ten books, including 'Is There Still Sex in the City', 'Sex and the City', 'Summer and the City', 'The Carrie Diaries', 'One Fifth Avenue', 'Lipstick Jungle', 'Trading Up', 'Killing Monica', and 'Four Blondes'.
Candace Bushnell's column in the New York Observer inspired the legendary TV series 'Sex and the City', which became a cultural phenomenon, redefining modern relationships. In August of 2021, 'Sex and the City', published in 1996, celebrated its 25th anniversary.
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Several of Candace Bushnell's novels, such as 'Lipstick Jungle' and 'The Carrie Diaries', have graced the prestigious New York Times Bestseller list!
In 2018, Candace Bushnell received the Legacy Award at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards. This award honours her enduring impact on the literary and entertainment world, particularly for her iconic portrayal of female friendships and relationships in 'Sex and the City'.
Bushnell is the winner of the 2006 Matrix Award for books (other winners include Joan Didion and Amy Tan) and a recipient of the Albert Einstein Spirit of Achievement Award.
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Book lovers are invited to attend Candace Bushnell's book signings hosted by Exclusive Books at their Hyde Park, Johannesburg store on Wednesday, 20 September, at 6pm and Wednesday, 27 September, at 6pm at the V&A Waterfront store. RSVP is essential for all events. Don’t miss this opportunity; confirm your place now by emailing [email protected].
For every woman who ever dreamed of love and a great pair of heels, it’s time to grab your Cosmo, go online, and make a booking for Candace Bushnell - 'True Tales of Sex, Success, and Sex in the City' - tickets on sale at www.showtime.co.za and www.ticketmaster.co.za.
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