NEW YORK, NY – Sales of Liza Minnelli’s new memoir, “Kids, Wait Till You Hear This,” have surged beyond all projections, primarily driven by a widespread public realization that the legendary performer is, in fact, still with us. Retailers, including Barnes & Noble, initially attributed the rapid sell-out of signed copies to fervent fan devotion, but internal analytics now suggest a more existential curiosity.

“We saw an immediate spike, not just in purchases, but in Google searches like ‘Liza Minnelli alive?’ and ‘Liza Minnelli last seen,’” reported Brenda Jenkins, head of book sales data at a major retailer. “It seems many people had simply… filed her away. This memoir is less a tell-all and more a gentle reminder that icons don’t just vanish into the ether, even if they’re not constantly trending on TikTok.”

Cultural anthropologist Dr. Evelyn Reed of the University of Poughkeepsie noted the phenomenon. “It’s a form of collective amnesia for anyone not actively touring or starring in a Marvel movie. We assume if they’re not in our immediate digital feed, they’ve moved on to the great green room in the sky. This memoir is forcing a delightful, albeit slightly embarrassing, correction.”

Sources close to Minnelli confirm she is “delighted” by the renewed attention, though slightly confused by the implication that she was previously presumed deceased. The memoir is expected to continue its strong performance as more people confirm her current vital status.