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  • Bossypants

  • By: Tina Fey
  • Narrated by: Tina Fey
  • Length: 5 hrs and 32 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (60,569 ratings)

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Bossypants

By: Tina Fey
Narrated by: Tina Fey
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Publisher's summary

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!

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio.
©2011 Tina Fey (P)2011 Hachette Audio

Editor's Pick: Best of the Decade

Tina Fey wears the pants
"I still remember the first time I listened to Bossypants in 2011. I was a recent college grad and my tastes were embarrassingly snobby, but I liked Tina Fey and thought it would just be soooo subversive to listen to a best seller. Imagine my shock when Bossypants showed me how much pure, uncomplicated joy I could get from a book. I never looked back. Before Tina Fey we had Carol Burnett, Lucille Ball, and Joan Rivers, but Bossypants came at just the right moment when the floodgates were opening for women in comedy. Its best seller status made Tina Fey a household name and paved the way for excellent (hilarious) memoirs that would follow by Mindy Kaling, Amy Poehler, Tiffany Haddish, Ali Wong, and so many more. Bossypants launched a cultural phenomenon. What I love best about Tina Fey’s book is her voice, both figuratively and literally. It's a joy to spend five and a half straight hours in her brain, hearing her perspective on comedy, career, and crushes gone awry. The audiobook's use of clips from Saturday Night Live was also revolutionary and elevated this memoir to a whole new level. No matter which comedy memoir I end up falling in love with next, Bossypants will always hold a special place in my heart as the first—and the decade’s best."—Rachel S., Audible Editor

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A fun audio book!

If you enjoy Tina Fey, you'll love this audio book in her own voice! Recommend!

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Love love love this book

This is one of my go to books
Tina fey does a great job of ready her hilarious words.

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All breathing working women can relate.

I laughed, I nodded with understanding and shared annoyance. Tina is a smart one to listen to.

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A hilarious must-have for women!

I absolutely love this book and I love Tina Fey's performance! Brillian book! I have listened to it multiple times and still laugh out loud.

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Amazing! Must listen!

What did you love best about Bossypants?

Tine Fey is completely engaging, sincere and affable at the same time. I loved every minute of listening to her read Bossypants and was sad for the book to be over so soon!

What other book might you compare Bossypants to and why?

Nora Eprhon - Why I hate my neck and other thoughts on being a woman
Mindy Kaling - Is everyone hanging out without me and other concerns

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

The book is written in her voice, so having her read it made me feel like I was on a long phone conversation with Tina and that she was actually speaking to me... plus, the excerpts of sketches, accents and sound effects were perfect!

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an overall Delight!

Tina Fey's wonderful narration brought the humor of her story to life. we loved it!

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You will like this or I hate you. Okay?

Would you listen to Bossypants again? Why?

I would listen to Bossypants again. Why? My ears and brain still work and Tina makes a funny all over this book.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Bossypants?

When Bossypants finally admits that she is the Bossypants and that the Bossypants is hungry for food.

Which scene was your favorite?

That one funny part.

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

That intro music really got me dancing. I haven't moshed that hard in years.

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Please disregard all previous comments.

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Fun to listen to!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes. It has a lot of good laughs in it. It's like having tea with a good friend who you share a lot of history with.

What did you like best about this story?

Her description of her childhood.

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

no, but i plan to!

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No

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Loved it!

I found myself Laughing out loud in the car! This can be a bit embarrassing when stuck in traffic but very worth it.

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She so funny!

If you could sum up Bossypants in three words, what would they be?

Totally hilarious fun!

What other book might you compare Bossypants to and why?

Ellen DeGenerous'

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

She's just funny! She delivers it in a way no one else could. Not even you in your own mind reading it could make it funnier than her reading it to you.

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

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