Girl Walks into a Bar...

Comedy Calamities, Dating Disasters, and a Midlife Miracle

By: Rachel Dratch

Narrated by: Rachel Dratch

Length: 5 hrs and 12 mins

Publisher's summary

In this side-splitting memoir, the former Saturday Night Live star recounts the hilarious adventures and unexpected joy of dating and becoming a mother when she least expected it - at the age of 44.

Anyone who saw an episode of Saturday Night Live between 1999 and 2006 knows Rachel Dratch. She was hilarious! So what happened to her? After a misbegotten part as Jenna on the pilot of 30 Rock, Dratch was only getting offered roles as "Lesbians. Secretaries. Sometimes secretaries who are lesbians."

Her career at a low point, Dratch suddenly had time for yoga, dog-sitting, learning Spanish - and dating. After all, what did a forty-something single woman living in New York have to lose? Resigned to childlessness but still hoping for romance, Dratch was out for drinks with a friend when she met John.

Handsome and funny, after only six months of dating long-distance, he became the inadvertent father of her wholly unplanned, undreamed-of child and moved to New York to be a dad. With riotous humor, Dratch recounts breaking the news to her bewildered parents, the awe of her single friends, and the awkwardness of a baby-care class where the instructor kept tossing out the f-word.

Filled with great behind-the-scenes anecdotes from Dratch's time on SNL, Girl Walks into a Bar is a refreshing version of the "happily ever after" story that proves female comics - like best sellers Tina Fey and Chelsea Handler - are truly having their moment.

©2012 Rachel Dratch (P)2012 Penguin Audio

Great Fun - Until the Baby Stuff

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

Probably not.

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

Yes, with reservations.

What about Rachel Dratch’s performance did you like?

Loved it. I look forward to what she does next! She was great fun to spend time with. Very amusing and a great attitude.

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

No.

Any additional comments?

This book was a pleasure to read thanks to Rachel Dratch herself and her very upbeat and comedic take on things. Where it rather lost me was the last third or so when she got into the stuff about finding herself pregnant and what came after. This was not very interesting and was like being forced to look at someone else's baby snapshots and hear their story. Still, if this is the book she set out to write, she did a great job at it, it's just that I wasn't interested in that aspect of her life. I'd still recommend it, however, because she does such a great job with the part that comes before this and she's FUN to spend time with and listen to. I'd really like to see her do another audio book about life in general, and not so much about motherhood, which is pretty universal and not all that interesting.

Fantastic!

Great book and VERY funny! I loved how honest Rachel was with sharing her story. She's made a new fan :).

Laughed all the way to work and back!

Where does Girl Walks into a Bar... rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This book is by far the funniest audiobook I've heard so far. Loved it. Rachel Dratch is amazingly honest and hilarious.

This woman should have her own show!

What made the experience of listening to Girl Walks into a Bar... the most enjoyable?

I am a literature professor and listen to audiobooks for a break from the 18th century, so this was a wonderful change of pace. This is definitely laugh-out-loud funny and made a 2000 mile drive enjoyable (although I sandwiched it between Jane Lynch and Penny Marshall, which were also lovely). This is better than Bossy Pants, and when Amy Pohler writes her memoir, the bar has been set much higher for her.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Ummm...the narrator.

Which scene was your favorite?

Probably the revelation of the double-bush exposure.

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

Yes.

Any additional comments?

Hilarious, fun, and also very candid. She brings new meaning to "being real."

Hilarious and honest

I really enjoyed this book. Although the rise to comedy is a bit like the other comedians who wrote books and a bit repetitive, past that I found it a hilarious and honest book about life.

Simply a great story from a lovely woman!

I loved every minute. It was funny and sweet and open, I think she should write and star in her own sitcom! I love how she sees the world and her response to life's curveballs and crazy characters. What a special lady.

Great read & LISTEN!

Rachel is hilarious. Her story is interesting, funny and too good to miss. So happy I chose to listen. Her story telling is superb! Job well done girl!

Super funny and cute!

I had no idea what to expect, but this book was funny, sweet and endearing. Loved it!

Empty your mouth before Reading.

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

Absolutely, this is freaking hilarious.I could never listen to this with a mouth full of anything because it would land across the room. You can expect at least a good chuckle every couple of moments, and a hearty laugh with tears is guaranteed in each chapter. She ROCKs!!! Good ole two times Dratch. The book is absolutely worth it from the first chapter!! I hope she has more books. I"m a huge SNL fan, and this was awesome. If you love Chelsea Handler, and Tina Fey's books you'll love this. She is a much better writer than Amy Poehler on this one ( sorry Amy). Buy this book if you need laughter in your life, DO NOT DELAY.

comedy, love, drama, real ... amazing!

I bought this audio book based on the title. Sounded funny and I was bored at the time. Plus the lady on the cover had a funny face. I had no clue who the author is. I don't watch much TV. I actually googled 'SNL'.

I like to be surprised. And boy ... was I surprised.

Amazing work of art!