The Princess Diarist
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The Princess Diarist is a memoir by American actress and author Carrie Fisher. Published in 2016, it includes journal entries Fisher wrote while filming the original Star Wars movie, in which she famously portrayed Princess Leia. The book offers a candid and humorous look at her experiences during that time. Fisher, also known for her struggles with substance abuse and bipolar disorder, was an accomplished writer whose works often drew from her personal life. Her other notable writings include the novel Postcards from the Edge and the autobiographical play Wishful Drinking.1
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