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    Sharmane BRIDGEWATER, MA, United States 06-12-12
    Sharmane BRIDGEWATER, MA, United States 06-12-12 Member Since 2011

    Sharmanizzle

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    "Funny but kinda the sad little sis of Bossy Pants"
    Where does Girl Walks into a Bar... rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

    I did like the audiobook and love that you can list to the actual author doing the reading, but it is not the best of all autobiographies I have listened to.


    How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

    I found that there are some parts that seem like it was mimicking Tina Fey's Bossy Pants. I don't know if this is true but I probably feel this way because it came out a year later.


    What three words best describe Rachel Dratch’s performance?

    Funny, Dorky, Quirky


    Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

    No, I listen for an hour each way on my daily commute.


    Any additional comments?

    I liked it, and I was glad to hear about what happened to Rachel Dratch after SNL but it just wasn't my favorite audiobook of all time.

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    Jon Vancouver, BC, Canada 06-11-12
    Jon Vancouver, BC, Canada 06-11-12 Member Since 2011
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    "Strong and endearing."
    What did you love best about Girl Walks into a Bar...?

    A very effervescent and enjoyable biography, Rachel, who reads her own biography has strong comedic timing and lends a great diction to her own words. I genuinely enjoyed her book and find her story interesting as especially she has had a difficult road to the career she has had to build for herself.


    What was one of the most memorable moments of Girl Walks into a Bar...?

    "Where were the Sullys and the Smittys?"


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    Wesley Burnt Hills, NY, USA 06-04-12
    Wesley Burnt Hills, NY, USA 06-04-12 Member Since 2001

    I loved listening to books during my commute to work. Maybe I shouldn't have retired!

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    "Enjoyable Read"
    Would you listen to Girl Walks into a Bar... again? Why?

    I would listen to this book again. It's a nice story, nothing overly serious. One can just sit back, relax and enjoy. Those of us who have watched Saturday Night Live through the years will find those sections of the book interesting.


    If you’ve listened to books by Rachel Dratch before, how does this one compare?

    I've never listened to other books by Rachel Dratch before, but after listening to this one, I would be interested.


    Have you listened to any of Rachel Dratch’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

    I've never listened to other performances by Rachel Dratch before.


    Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

    I never listen to an entire book in one sitting. I prefer 1 to 3 hours at a time.


    Any additional comments?

    If you are undecided about what book you want to purchase, this is a good choice. I think you will find it a fun listen.

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    JLess PHOENIX, AZ, United States 06-02-12
    JLess PHOENIX, AZ, United States 06-02-12 Member Since 2009
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    "Hilarious and Suprising"
    What made the experience of listening to Girl Walks into a Bar... the most enjoyable?

    Rachel's narration. I love when comedians write and narrate their books.


    Would you recommend Girl Walks into a Bar... to your friends? Why or why not?

    I would recommend it. It is just a fun break.


    Which scene was your favorite?

    Too many to count


    If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

    I don't think it is one that should be made into a movie.


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    Aleisha McCormack Melbourne 05-28-12
    Aleisha McCormack Melbourne 05-28-12
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    "Sassy and warm"
    What made the experience of listening to Girl Walks into a Bar... the most enjoyable?

    Dratch's performance was engaging and entertaining. She had a real warmth to her read.


    Who was your favorite character and why?

    ummmmm Rachel.


    Have you listened to any of Rachel Dratch’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

    I enjoy her TV and improv performances. Great to hear about her 'real' life.


    Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

    I laughed aloud a lot. She covers her early career, impro work and eventual casting on Saturday Night Live...then the subsequent pause in her career post SNL, for me the most intriguing part of the book....what to do next...


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    Jessica Lexington, KY, United States 05-28-12
    Jessica Lexington, KY, United States 05-28-12
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    "Good, funny listen!!"
    If you could sum up Girl Walks into a Bar... in three words, what would they be?

    Rachel Dratch is very real and to the point, no holds barred. Cute story, not amazing.....but very upbeat and feel good.


    What other book might you compare Girl Walks into a Bar... to and why?

    Tina Fey's "Bossypants". I would compare because of the obvious similarities (SNL, comedienne).


    Any additional comments?

    Lighthearted, solid listen!!!

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    H. Wentworth Washington, DC 05-25-12
    H. Wentworth Washington, DC 05-25-12 Member Since 2012
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    "really funny, but a really relateable story"
    What does Rachel Dratch bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

    Obviously Rachel knows her own story well, but she's a real performer and makes the book very enjoyable.


    Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

    I listened to it quite quickly - even if you know her story from People magazine or wherever, it's still kind of suspenseful.


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    Sharilyn ann arbor, MI, United States 05-21-12
    Sharilyn ann arbor, MI, United States 05-21-12 Member Since 2010
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    "Girl walks into a bar"
    What made the experience of listening to Girl Walks into a Bar... the most enjoyable?

    The fact that Rachel was the reader.


    Would you be willing to try another book from Rachel Dratch? Why or why not?

    Yes, it was a very candid account of her life. Some she made the most of her life with a lovely sense of humor despite not quite fitting in.


    What does Rachel Dratch bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

    Her emotions/ feelings


    If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

    BIG JUGS!


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    Connor Pembroke Pines, FL, United States 05-19-12
    Connor Pembroke Pines, FL, United States 05-19-12 Member Since 2012
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    "Rachel Dratch is Incredible!"
    Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

    I would definitely recommend this book, it has a wonderful combination of nostalgia and anticipation that leaves it in a memoir category of its own. It's not so much of a memoir as it is a prequel to what is currently happening in Rachel Dratch's life now. Very funny stories, brutal honesty, and a sense of humor that is rivaled only by her friends and peers.


    Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

    Absolutely. The 5 hours seemed to fly past me all too fast.


    Any additional comments?

    Very funny book!

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    Greta Kathryn Lemon Grove, CA, United States 05-18-12
    Greta Kathryn Lemon Grove, CA, United States 05-18-12 Member Since 2011

    I credit audible for improving my listening skills.

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    "A new fan!"
    What did you like best about this story?

    I did not know much about Rachel Dratch before this book. I had seen her on a few SNL episodes (I'm not a big fan of SNL) and on the first season of 30 Rock and then hadn't thought much about her since. Within the first few minutes of her book, I knew I was a fan of not only the book, but her too! She's got a fantastic sense of humor (especially about herself) and while her book is very funny, its also exceptionally honest. I really appreciated her openness about her self, her personal life, and her career.


    Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

    I laughed a lot. But more than anything, I felt like the book ended with her happy and better off than the beginning. Being so invested in her story, I deeply wanted that for her.


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