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    Kelly - Audible Newark, NJ, United States 04-16-12
    Kelly - Audible Newark, NJ, United States 04-16-12 Member Since 2010
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    "I want to go to there"

    I'm of the mindset that if you write a memoir you need to narrate the audiobook yourself (it's the one time I'll give bad narration a pass.) "Bossypants" is all the better because of Tina Fey's narration. She's incredibly engaging and her dry, self-deprecating humor will keep you laughing the whole way through. I'm a big fan of "SNL" and "30 Rock" so it was really interesting to get a behind-the-scenes look at the shows. And her opinion of Red Lobster Cheddar Bay biscuits is spot on!

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    Ian White 10-20-14
    Ian White 10-20-14 Member Since 2017
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    "Funny but vulgar"
    Would you try another book from Tina Fey and/or Tina Fey?

    Probably not


    What could Tina Fey have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

    Tone down the language and the vulgar comments


    Any additional comments?

    Tina Fey is absolutely hilarious. This book seemed to follow in the typical style of Tina Fey and had me laughing up until the point I simply could no longer handle all of the foul language and ill-mannered sexual comments. I only made it about 20 minutes into the book. Sorry Tina.

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    Katie - Audible Hoboken, NJ 05-03-13
    Katie - Audible Hoboken, NJ 05-03-13 Member Since 2018
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    "Live From Your iPod, it’s Tina Fey!"

    I read Bossypants when it first came out a few years ago, and I absolutely loved it. I remember laughing out loud at Tina’s sarcastic voice and unapologetic recounting of her glamorous childhood (see that – sarcasm. Tina would get it). I can’t believe it took me so long to listen to the audiobook. Actually hearing her tell these stories made them all the more funny.

    I admire her confidence, and even found it a little infectious while listening to her. It’s refreshing to hear someone be so secure in who they are, and who they were – and her story is just so relatable.

    I also became super envious of her little shout-outs to Amy Poehler. How can I get in on that friendship? It made me long for their SNL days. I hope they work together again soon…maybe on an audiobook? I’ll take another co-hosting awards show gig at the very least.

    My one complaint is that the audio seems to fade out a bit at the end of each chapter, and you lose a little of what Tina says. But she’s just so endearing, I can’t stay mad for long.

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    Arwen Boise, ID, United States 06-14-11
    Arwen Boise, ID, United States 06-14-11 Member Since 2011
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    "Funny but...don't wreck your car!"

    I like Tina Fey and think she's funny, so this audiobook was an entertaining, enjoyable listen. To me it got even better during the second half. I must say, the "hype" surrounding this book/audiobook was a bit far beyond what is the actual experience to me. Tina is funny, but not any more than you imagine or expect if you are a fan. Seriously people, don't be crashing your cars or anything like that. A comment on the actual audio production: The sound quality could be better...not sure why it sounds like Tina's in a tunnel or bathroom or something.

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    Nadine Woodbridge, VA, United States 09-10-13
    Nadine Woodbridge, VA, United States 09-10-13
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    "Read the book, and STILL LOVED the audiobook!"
    Would you consider the audio edition of Bossypants to be better than the print version?

    I'm not going to say that the audiobook was better than the print version, but there's nothing like hearing Tina tell her own story! And the clips of SNL just make everything even better!


    Any additional comments?

    Perhaps this doesn't matter to most, but I appreciate that Tina still managed to tell her whole life story and, yet, only minimally talked about her husband and children. Sometimes you can say a lot with every little if you do it right.

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    LeftyMom North Carolina 01-29-12
    LeftyMom North Carolina 01-29-12 Member Since 2018
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    "Sarcastic truth?"

    I've been on a Autobiography kick lately (Keith Richard's Life and Rob Lowe's Stories I Only Tell My Friends) so I picked up Tina's book. I don't know if their books being so good made this one not funny but I guess I was expecting the story of her life not a 5 hour sarcastic summary of her random thoughts. The things I enjoyed about the other books was learning how they started, rough spots in thier lives and how they found success even though they screwed up. Not that this is a bad book because it wasn't but just not what I was expecting. Tina does a great job narrating her own story but I would have liked to see more depth in her story.

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    Joel Mill Valley, CA, United States 10-25-11
    Joel Mill Valley, CA, United States 10-25-11 Member Since 2018
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    "Exactly what I expected"

    I loved listening to this, even if I had hoped for something a bit funnier. Still very funny, Tina's small revelations shared throughout this story make for an interesting read/listen, and is definitely worth diving into.

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    M. Clark 01-14-13
    M. Clark 01-14-13 Member Since 2015
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    "Surprisingly Unfunny"
    Would you try another book from Tina Fey and/or Tina Fey?

    No.


    What was most disappointing about Tina Fey’s story?

    I enjoy 30 Rock and bought this book expecting the witty, biographical ramblings of a deeply talented comedian. Instead, this was an un-funny, highly political, boring biography that intentionally omitted the only potentially-interesting part. (An attack on Fey as a child. I can respect the fact that she chose not to share the details of that attack, but then why refer to it at all if only to say that she's not going to talk about it? Good grief.) In this book, Ms. Fey comes across as an opinionated bigot (I was dumbfounded at how she repeatedly made fun of a man with a severe head injury) without a humorous bone in her body. I wish I'd never listened to it. Not only was it a huge waste of time, I have lost a lot of respect for her and her work. Don't bother.


    Which scene was your favorite?

    None.


    You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

    No.


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    steve kearny, NJ, United States 08-08-11
    steve kearny, NJ, United States 08-08-11 Member Since 2010
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    "Don't believe the hype"

    Every one I talked to about this book and every book review I read, talked about how great this book was but to me, it was just okay. Not saying it was bad and it was funny but it definitely didn't live up to the hype.

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    Suzn F Fletcher, VT, US 06-23-11
    Suzn F Fletcher, VT, US 06-23-11 Member Since 2013
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    "Fun Cute Book"

    Tina Fey is a very talented actor and comic writer.... as for a novelist, well.......I suppose this book delivers what one expects really. It's cute and funny sorta and I could have skipped it and not missed a thing.
    If you are looking for "lite" entertainment you might consider choosing this book.

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