• Bossypants

  • By: Tina Fey
  • Narrated by: Tina Fey
  • Length: 5 hrs and 32 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (60,447 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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Perfect entertainment for our roadtrip!]

My husband and I listened to it during a long road trip! Hilarious! We had some serious belly laughs! Appreciated the very personal side too!

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H.I.L.A.R.I.O.U.S

I love Tina Fey, so I knew this would be funny. but her witty humor resulted in me laughing out loud and spitting out my iced tea. Her love for her job and family is heard in her voice. she makes great points while keeping the reader entertained. Love, Love, Love this book!!!

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Photos?

Tina references a PDF with photos throughout the book. Do we have access to a PDF? If so, where can I find it? Otherwise great book, they're always better when the author reads them.

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Great read!

What did you love best about Bossypants?

Entertaining stories that were easy to get involved in and enjoy.

What other book might you compare Bossypants to and why?

I'm not sure I would call it a real comparison, but it makes me think of "Born Standing Up". I wouldn't consider Tina Fey a comic, but both are interesting looks at comedy.

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

I haven't listened to any other audio books narrated by her.

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

I don't know that I was moved, other than to laughter - and that comes throughout the entire book!

Any additional comments?

It's a wonderfully entertaining book. We listened to it on weekend trip, and it was perfect to listen to short pieces, and not feel like you were disconnected with the book. I will probably listen to it again!

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I like her! Great insight to her world

Would you listen to Bossypants again? Why?

It's a breath of fresh air

Which scene was your favorite?

When her boss called her to come back in after she threw a conniption. He didn't correct her; he just left her a message of what's being served for dinner.

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

How she points out the criticism of men in and out of her business.

Any additional comments?

I've never watched 30 Rock, I'll start recording it now.

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Tina is a gem!

What made the experience of listening to Bossypants the most enjoyable?

Tina Fey - hands down.

What other book might you compare Bossypants to and why?

not sure

Which scene was your favorite?

Loved the story about her climbing the mountain with the boy she lusted after - only to be horribly shot down.

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

Tina and her husband have a very sweet - and funny - relationship. It's very nice to listen to the stories and banter between the two.

Any additional comments?

Very good listen - short and sweet! Great way to get into audiobooks.

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Loved It

As someone who grew up in at the same time as Fey, I really enjoyed listening to this memoir. My husband liked it too, as we listened to portions of it during Hurricane Irene until the laptop battery died! It's hilarious. A must read.

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WONDERFUL!!

Tina Fey is absolutely fantastic both reading and writing this book. If you're thinking about buying it, do not hesitate, it's totally worth it.

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I love Liz Lemon--and Tina!

I listened to this flying across country--in coach--and never had a more enjoyable flight. Her story is great, and I loved hearing her read it with her own expressiveness. She is so funny!!

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I'm in awe of Tina Fey

Loved hearing this in Tina ' s voice, she validates my head words. she's an inspiration!

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