On Sept. 19, close to 100 people gathered at Toronto’s Gilda Club to celebrate Julie Devaney’s new book, My Leaky Body: Tales from the Gurney (Goose Lane Editions), a memoir of the theatre performer’s experiences with the Canadian medical system.

Robin Duke, best known for her roles on SNL and SCTV, introduced Devaney, who wore a hospital gown for her reading.

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Standing ovation from the crowd

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Devaney pauses for a photo-op with Roberta Hunt and Sofi Papamarko

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Duke and Devaney

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An animated Robin Duke introduces Devaney

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Devaney joins well-wishers Lauren Snowball, Blair Dowell, and James Beaton

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Devaney dons a hospital gown for a performance

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