• Bossypants

  • By: Tina Fey
  • Narrated by: Tina Fey
  • Length: 5 hrs and 32 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (60,423 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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Entertaining and funny

I really enjoy (most) books read by their authors - it's much more like story telling than some narrators are capable of capturing. Tina Fey is funny and authentic. It's interesting to see a glimpse into her life and path to where she is.

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Yay! It’s Tina Fey!

I’m probably the last person to hear this. In case there’s one other person late to the party, don’t overthink it, just buy the audible book and settle down for a fun time ( and thanks for not making me the last person to have understood just how brilliantly funny and what a great and captivating story-teller Tina Fey is). I highly recommend making this your next listen.

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Loved it!

So glad I️ listened to this instead of reading it. Tina Fey’s voice and expressions were a delight to listen to. Warning though that would not advise young children be around when listening to it since there are a few choice words in it on occasion.


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I don't know why i waited so long to buy this

I've had this book on my wish list for 2 years at least. Finally decided it was time. I guess I was concerned that it might not be as funny as Tina is -- WRONG. Its hilarious. Loved every moment of it. Buy it!AUDIBLE 20 REVIEW SWEEPSTAKES ENTRY

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Well written, inquisitive . a true ode but not

super hilarious. short listen if you ask me. made me think of my mother a lot. unsure if that is good sign for a comedic autobiography

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It was fine

The book worked well for a car ride with my husband, who doesn't like anything really deep while driving. It is light and entertaining.

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She is amazing

loved it, said nooooo when she announced there was five minutes left. Kept this teacher laughing to and from work. thanks

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Laugh Outloud Funny! Great Book!

I recommend you purchase this book on tape and listen to the wonderful and amazing Tina Fey as she narrates her wonderful story about her life and career. The is never a dull moment. She had me laughing outloud as she described her father, the now unforgettable Don Fey. I purchased the book "Bossy Pants" when it first came out and thought it was good back then..I was so glad I chose to purchase this book again and listen to it on Audible. It is an entirely different experience and well worth the price!

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Get ready to laugh!!

I truly enjoyed this from beginning to the last page. hilarious and sarcastic just like Tina, the real thing. Loved hearing the stories about her cool dad and her travels during the holidays!!!

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For Real It’s Tina Fey!!!

Tina is brilliant in this audio book. My husband read the book and I listened to Tina who is one of the best storytellers/writers/narrators ever. Her story is Funny, Smart, REAL and Brave. I was telling a friend how great it was and we talked about how much we wanted her to write and play in her own movie about big cities, real people, motherhood and working in the best job ever. She can find a way to balance tough issues with humor and make everyone happy. Or maybe she should run for President with that gift. Maybe not. It would knock the fun out of her but she would be an amazing first woman president. Well done YOU Tina.

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