"You're no one until someone calls you bossy."
Managing to be both uproariously hilarious as well as insightful, Bossypants is a rare treat in the world of celebrity memoirs. Tina Fey tells her story as only she could - through humorous anecdotes that deftly combine her trademark razor-sharp wit and brutal honesty. Wearing many hats in the entertainment industry, Tina draws from her varied experiences as a writer, comedian, actress and producer to give you the inside scoop on her extremely successful career with humor and humility.
Bossypants covers a great deal of ground including telling the story of how Tina came to join Saturday Night Live as a writer and later rose through the ranks to become the venerable show's head writer. Also detailed is how she managed to become one of SNL's most popular performers, most notably her stint as a Weekend Update co-anchor. Tina also explains how she created the Emmy-winning hit series 30 Rock. From single life to marriage, career and motherhood no stone in Tina Fey's life is left unturned in this powerfully funny and uniquely introspective autobiography.
Vastly entertaining and filled with fascinating insights Bossypants is certainly a biography like no other. Narrated by Tina Fey, this Grammy nominated unabridged audiobook is the most enjoyable way to enjoy Bossypants!
"If you love Tina Fey, Saturday Night Live (which I grew up on), and 30 Rock (one of the funniest shows on television) then you will appreciate this book. I love her perspective - brilliantly smart and funny. This book is somewhat biographical and also includes interesting dynamics between genders in show biz. She's a modern day feminist for sure."
— Holly (4 out of 5 stars)
Spirited and whip-smart, these laugh-out-loud autobiographical essays are "a masterpiece" from the Emmy Award-winning actress and comedy writer known for 30 Rock, Mean Girls, and SNL" (Sunday Telegraph).
Before Liz Lemon, before "Weekend Update," before "Sarah Palin," Tina Fey was just a young girl with a dream: a recurring stress dream that she was being chased through a local airport by her middle-school gym teacher. She also had a dream that one day she would be a comedian on TV.
She has seen both these dreams come true.
At last, Tina Fey's story can be told. From her youthful days as a vicious nerd to her tour of duty on Saturday Night Live; from her passionately halfhearted pursuit of physical beauty to her life as a mother eating things off the floor; from her one-sided college romance to her nearly fatal honeymoon -- from the beginning of this paragraph to this final sentence.
Tina Fey reveals all, and proves what we've always suspected: you're no one until someone calls you bossy.
Includes Special, Never-Before-Solicited Opinions on Breastfeeding, Princesses, Photoshop, the Electoral Process, and Italian Rum Cake!
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“The author’s narration of the audio version keeps the laughs coming…Her delivery and timing make it extra funny, with voices, impressions, and asides, as well as the audio from her famous depictions of Sarah Palin for SNL…Winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award.”
— AudioFile“A spiky blend of humor, introspection, critical thinking and Nora Ephron-isms for a new generation.”
— New York Times“Fey leaves listeners laughing and longing for more.”
— Publishers Weekly“One of the world’s cleverest comedy writers debuts with a frequently hilarious memoir.”
— Kirkus Reviews“Fey gives us a fascinating glimpse behind the curtain of modern comedy with equal doses of wit, candor, and self-deprecation.”
— Amazon.com, editorial review“Totally addictive and utterly enjoyable, this audio is an absolute must for fans—and just about everyone else too.”
— Publishers Weekly (audio review)“This smartly written, satisfying compilation of essays is a delightful mishmash.”
— Booklist“Offers…valuable insight into navigating gender politics.”
— Slate" hilarious, laugh out loud! Tina Fey's take on life is light hearted, intelligent and intuitive. This is a great read! "
— Rachel, 12/5/2016" I didn't think it was as funny as it was hyped up to be. I still love Tina Fey! "
— Amanda, 2/6/2014" If you like Tina Fey, then you'll love this one. Since I watched her on SNL, I could hear her voice saying every line. I laughed. The beginning was a little slow for me (a lot of "girl" talk) but after that it was great. "
— Brian, 1/31/2014" This is a great book it really gave me an insight into Tina Fey's career and lifestyle. it was funny and full of anecdotes that are really pretty easy to relate to. Great book! "
— Callie, 1/20/2014" Hilarious! I highly recommend the audio book as well. "
— Liz, 1/17/2014" Actually took some life lessons from this. Really funny "
— Brigette, 1/15/2014" This book is hilarious, I can't remember the last time I laughed so hard! "
— Kat, 1/15/2014" I have not been a big fan of her movies but I must admit that I thoroughly enjoyed her book. "
— Sonia, 1/12/2014" Hysterical! This was a great book to read on vacation. Quick read, and keep me laughing. Tina Fey is a very talented comedian. "
— Mary, 1/9/2014" I don't agree with some of her viewpoints and I'm a little too vanilla for her language but Tina Fey in hilarious! I was laughing out loud throughout the whole book. "
— Summer, 12/29/2013" I really loved how the words sounded like her. She is brilliant and very funny. "
— Miakhayat, 12/23/2013" This could easily be read in a couple of hours, but I deliberately stretched it out over a couple of weeks. I carried it with me and read 4-5 pages whenever I needed a laugh. She definitely delivers the laughs. "
— Ann, 12/20/2013" This was a quick read that I really enjoyed. There were plenty of laughs, but Tina also gives a good look at how hard it can be to be a woman in her field - sexism still exists! She is talented, hardworking, and as down-to-earth as someone that successful and famous can be. "
— Sue, 12/12/2013" Love this book, I got the audible version and it was in her own voice, so it was great! "
— Peggy, 12/11/2013" "That Tina is a bad mother_" (Shut your mouth). "I'm talking about Liz Lemon!" Sarcastic. Sardonic. Smart. Sassy. Sbatshit Crazy. Are there no "S" words that apply to this woman? She should be a guest on the Daily Show every night! Blurg indeed. "
— Christian, 12/6/2013" Life-coaching from Tina Fey. That's about it. And it's amazing. "
— Leo, 12/1/2013" Tina Fey's a funny lady. I giggled out loud quite a few times. This makes me want to go back and watch episodes of SNL, and start to watch 30 Rock, just to see what's the buzz. "
— April, 11/21/2013" 3 1/2 stars. It was a fun read. "
— Shandie, 9/28/2013" Super strong language. Didn't finish it but some parts were funny, some offensive. "
— Suzette, 9/20/2013" I was let down by this - maybe my expectations were too high?? "
— Stephanie, 8/7/2013" Will provide review when everyone in club is finished reading. "
— Jessie, 4/25/2013" Super funny. I read it at lightning speed so I'll read it again, it's so loaded with funny truths that I'm sure I missed at least a third. "
— Kellie, 3/23/2013" I enjoyed the growing up part better than the 30 Rock/SNL part. "
— Sian, 12/3/2012" First book I read cover-to-cover (or in this case, from beginning of the blue progress bar to the end) in over two years. Put me right back in my own awkward 70s and 80s childhood, but now it's funny. Awesome book. "
— Lisa, 11/27/2012" I really enjoyed the parts about growing up and completely identified with her take on being 40! "
— Becky, 11/4/2012" This was amazingly funny!! I have not laughed this much at a book in a looong time!!! Tina reads it herself on the CD and is just fabulous!! I highly recommend this to anyone who is not easily offended...... "
— Louann, 10/3/2012" I listened to the audiobook version of this, which was entertaining. It was read by Tina Fey and that was a definite plus because she did a great job which makes sense since she wrote the book. Some of the story was boring, but I did laugh out loud several times. "
— Barbara, 2/29/2012" Hilarious audiobook! Tina Fey has something funny to say about everything. "
— JackH, 12/14/2011" It was hilarious! I couldn't stop laughing out loud whenever I was reading it! I also identified with her first birth and nanny experience; it was like she had lived my own experience! "
— Bonnie, 11/12/2011" The audio was great. They had clips from SNL and she talked about her life before SNL and now. It was pretty entertaining. "
— Stacie, 9/23/2011" A very funny book, but light on deep biographical info (such as whether she has as big a crush on me as I do on her). "
— Abe, 8/9/2011" This book is hilarious!! I read it in one day, I couldn't stop laughing. "
— Danielle, 6/14/2011" hilarious. tina fey is an icon for funny women everywhere "
— Lesly, 6/1/2011" My only real complaint is that it wasn't long enough! She must have so many more stories to tell... "
— Josh, 5/23/2011" I laughed out loud in public places like the metro while reading this - so good. The chapter on Tina Fey's beauty regimen was my favorite. "
— Jenn, 5/23/2011" Disappointed. Too many (failed) attempts to be funny. But the basic memoir was good. "
— Leendadll, 5/23/2011" Love her. Basically, from my point of view, this woman can do no wrong. "
— Celia, 5/23/2011" Very entertaining. I usually don't like autobiography-type books, but Tina Fey is histerical. "
— Lauren, 5/23/2011" aside from being really famous and brilliantly hilarious i discovered that tina fey and i are pretty much the same person. "
— Emily, 5/23/2011" Hilariously charming, very Tina-Fey. Never a slow moment. I enjoyed it from cover-to-cover.<br/><br/>Also developed new obsession with Don Fey, her father. (in a not-so-creepy kind of way) "
— Jessica, 5/23/2011" I didn't expect to like it, but I did, it was really fun to read. "
— Ollka, 5/23/2011" Funny, obviously. Good insight into being a comedy producer, and a woman in comedy. A light, easy read. "
— Andy, 5/23/2011" Smart, sometimes amusing but just a bit dull. "
— Leah, 5/23/2011Tina Fey is a wildly popular actress and comedian best known for her involvement with Saturday Night Live. She made history there by becoming the show’s first female head writer. Tina lives in Manhattan, where she is the third funniest person in her household, after her husband and five-year-old daughter.