Kiss My Grits: The Polly Holliday Story is the first full-length biography of the legendary actress who turned a Southern catchphrase into a national sensation. From her humble beginnings in Jasper, Alabama, to the Broadway stage, to her unforgettable role as Flo in Alice and beyond, Polly Holliday’s journey is one of grit, talent, and timeless charm. With humor as dry as a good biscuit and a craft honed across decades of theater, film, and television, Holliday became one of America’s most beloved character actresses. This deeply researched and warmly written account brings readers behind the curtain—from the Asolo Theater Company in Sarasota to her scene-stealing work in All the President’s Men to the Emmy and Golden Globe-winning years on television that made her a household name. Along the way, we see how she balanced dignity and comedy, broke barriers for Southern women in entertainment, and left an indelible mark on American popular culture. Whether you grew up watching Alice , remember shouting “Kiss my grits!” across the kitchen, or simply love stories of artists who carved their own path, this book is a celebration of a woman whose work made audiences laugh, think, and remember.