An Evening with Mary Walsh

As part of One Book One Milton 2026, Milton Public Library welcomes you to An Evening with Mary Walsh, celebrating the community-wide selection of her memoir, Brassy Bit of Aging Crumpet: A Memoir in Pieces . An iconic Canadian performer and writer, Walsh is best known for creating and starring in This Hour Has 22 Minutes , along with a remarkable career spanning television, film, theatre, and literature. In Brassy Bit of Aging Crumpet , Walsh delivers a disarmingly vulnerable and wickedly funny collection of essays that trace her colourful - sometimes difficult, never boring - life. With sharp wit and emotional honesty, she reflects on identity, family, and belonging, from her Newfoundland roots and behind-the-scenes stories of Canadian television to her complicated relationship with her mother, her struggles with alcohol and self-doubt, and the challenge of truly connecting with others. Deftly comical, heartachingly candid, and ultimately hopeful, the book arrives at a powerful conclusion: that growing older can mean finally finding—and loving—yourself. Join fellow readers for an engaging evening of conversation and reflection with Mary Walsh, as our community comes together around one shared book and one extraordinary voice. FirstOntario Arts Centre, Milton Mattamy Theatre Tickets available at the FirstOntario Arts Centre, Milton

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