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Memoir title lands a rival fan campaign for school gym banners
Davis's book, from BenBella Books, will cover struggles including addiction and rejection alongside his career; the title is already the most quoted part.
On air: Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock on BBN TonightPublished
At a glance
- First reported by Variety: “‘Abbott Elementary’ Star William Stanford Davis Sets Memoir ‘Don’t Mess With the Fat Kid’ (EXCLUSIVE)”.
- Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 9:48 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock.
- Topics: Viola Davis, Prince William.
- BBN covered this story before: Abbott Elementary janitor star sets memoir for BenBella (October 14).
The real story
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What BBN said about it
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe memoir is also set to cover Davis's struggles with addiction and rejection, and it comes from BenBella Books, which makes that title even bolder.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorI'm putting it on the banner and the mascot is the fat kid, and nobody messes with him.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorVera, the banner is mine. I'm making it the hall pass.
The story so far
- Glen Davis calls Ray Allen 'weird' as Giants tie still puzzles · Basketball Network
- Viola Davis and husband donate $1.2 million to her Rhode Island… · The Times of India
- Duane 'Keffe D' Davis sentenced for masterminding Tupac Shakur's… · New York Post
- Davis sentenced to 40 years to life in Tupac killing · Al Jazeera
- Top 50 NBA trade candidates for 2026-27 season: Anthony Davis, Zion… · CBS Sports
- Abbott Elementary janitor star sets memoir for BenBella · Variety
- Memoir title lands a rival fan campaign for school gym banners (this story)
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