Polishing the Turd By: Dana Jolie Dana Jolie gives us a glimpse into his life with hilarious, but endearing stories from his youth and current day. Reading Jolie’s stories will remind his readers of hearing their own family’s stories passed down from generation to generation. Jolie’s puns and sarcastic, yet slapstick, humor will keep readers eager to turn the page and read another one of Jolie’s tales.