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  • Bossypants

  • By: Tina Fey
  • Narrated by: Tina Fey
  • Length: 5 hrs and 32 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (60,564 ratings)

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Bossypants

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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Very funny but not laugh out loud

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

I enjoyed that it was read by the author with several additional remarks specifically relating to the audio version

Would you recommend Bossypants to your friends? Why or why not?

Yes, it was a good listen

Which character – as performed by Tina Fey – was your favorite?

Herself

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

No

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I love Tina Fey!

Would you listen to Bossypants again? Why?

. This book will become one of my "go to" books I lissten to to lift my spirits when I am down in the dumps.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Tina Fet of course, it is all about her point of view and experiences.

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

I have seen her on TV and and that is a very different experience.

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

This should never be made into a film.

Any additional comments?

Read it, you will not regret it!

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Tina Fey's narration makes the audiobook

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

Recommended for an easy listen while driving. Tina Fey is funny and her narration makes it worthwhile.

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Great book, learned to love Tina

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

I didn't know that much about Tina Fey, but her openness was refreshing, I also appreciated it was some dirty tell all about exploits or self promoting. Just honest and human.

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Best Book

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

Tina Fey is all kinds of rad. I love her sense of humor

Who was your favorite character and why?

Tina Fey. Duh. She does a great job describing her parents and I loove how she describes Kim Kardashian.

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

I haven't

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

How honest she is about being a mom, wife and professional.

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Great book!

it was great! Loved the narrator. Some of the chapters I listened twice. A couple chapters I could have done without. I laughed out loud most of the time. Tina is my kind of girl.

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Hysterical

Tina Fey and I may not agree on politics, but her approach toward the world is so on point. I'll always be a fan T. Fey!!!!

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Tina Fey Made Me Write This, But It's Still True

This book is hilarious, informative, and endlessly entertaining. It's a must-listen for anyone who appreciates brilliant ladies who look great with man hands.

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Loved It!

I needed an easy listen and this hit the spot. Its funny, warm, smart, enjoyable. I wasn't aware of Tina Fey or her work before I read this; I'm not much of a TV person, but I loved it. I've listened to it a couple of times now and it makes me smile.

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Could Not Stop Smiling and Laughing!

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

Yes, and I have to everyone! This is a smart, hilarious, down to earth book. I loved every second of it and will be making sure my daughters in college listen to it! This is in my top favorite books, and that is saying a lot because, I am a Librarian and I have quite a collection of favorite books!

What was one of the most memorable moments of Bossypants?

Her prayer for her daughter, she nailed every worry that I have for my daughters.

Which character – as performed by Tina Fey – was your favorite?

Well, she was not really performing but reading her life, so I guess she is awesome, because the book was so good.

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

Watch this movie, you will laugh your ass off.....be....

Any additional comments?

Thank you Tina, you are as inspiring as you are funny.

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