In a book by this author, the protagonist involuntarily sings “Wind Beneath My Wings” in a Panda Express before being unable to sing it at a funeral. In a book by this author, listening to Queen’s News of the World helps lead to the protagonist’s “first real kiss” with the guitarist Lucas while on an unwanted country music tour. After her boyfriend claims to be (*) Christ reincarnated, the protagonist of a book by this author breaks a heavily damaged molar on a flight to Australia and is inspired by “Focus,” a song recorded by this author’s former coworker. “What a Fool Believes” plays as this author leaves her abuser’s grave in a 2022 memoir with a pink and yellow cover that shows this author holding a confetti-filled urn. For 10 points, what author’s I’m Glad My Mom Died includes her time playing Sam on iCarly? ■END■
ANSWER: Jennette McCurdy (“Focus” is by former co-star Ariana Grande.)
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