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  • Bossypants

  • By: Tina Fey
  • Narrated by: Tina Fey
  • Length: 5 hrs and 32 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (60,566 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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Tina Fey charms and entertains

Tina Fey truly shines in this autobiographical account of her life. She is able to bring the humor and insight that has made her so popular on TV perfectly on to the written page. Her rendition of her own words adds so much to the experience, allowing you to truly understand how she felt about these events in her life. One of the best parts is how she makes a point about popular culture today, while also being scathingly funny. My favorite audiobook purchase so far.

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Breath now! You'll be Laughing Too Hard Later

What did you love best about Bossypants?

Unlikely tale about a bright, funny but somewhat shy young lady who gets sucked by serendipity into the limelight of the 2008 battle between good and evil (or at least smart&green vs white&really stupid).

What did you like best about this story?

Nobody could have made up something like this. Compound probability gives proof that Providence deliberately set this up as the greatest "gottcha" since the roasting of Jim and Tammy Baker

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

Tina trying to Host Opra, Do Sarah and be a good mom on the same day.

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

Walking from place to place at work with earbuds in laughing like I was 2 PEEPS SHORT OF AN EASTER BASKET!

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Laugh out loud funny, and real

Really enjoyed it and especially liked having Fey read it! Made my commute easier. :) definitely recommend

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It's 30 Rock, but real.

I love 30 Rock. I love Tina's sense of humor. This book did not disappoint.... At times, her life mirrors 30 Rock and her sense of humor reflects the show, but overall, it was enjoyable.

Tina also has some interesting points on life, how to relate to people and how to manage effectively. I would recommend this audiobook to my friends.

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Very engaging and likeable. Enjoyed tremendously!

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

I listen to it over and over again!

What was one of the most memorable moments of Bossypants?

The journey of her career, from Second City to SNL to 30 Rock.

What about Tina Fey’s performance did you like?

Her humbleness and the support/praise she gives to her peers.

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

Yes! Absolutely!

Any additional comments?

A great "listen"!

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HILARIOUS

So funny about everyday day topics kile boys, make-up, female issues, jobs, family. So interesting about behind the scenes info on SNL & 30Rock. So great that her narration is like she is just talking with you as a friend. So good!!!

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Keeps You Laughing ... and Thinking!

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

Funny
Thoughtful
Unpretentious

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

I don't have the time to sit and listen to a whole book at once, but I can say that I didn't want this one to end.

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Tina Fey is the Woman!

I truly enjoy Tina Rey’s comedy and this was no different. This book was a good mix of personal details along with struggles of being a working mom + boss and still throwing in many jokes. Well done Tina!

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Tina Fey is hilarious.

Where does Bossypants rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

High on my list of audiobooks.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Tina Fey's humor is unbelievable.

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

This book was a first for me. I will certainly check for previous Tina Fey books.

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

I found myself laughing out loud. Each chapter better than the last.

Any additional comments?

Words out to all my friends. This book is a must

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This was my favorite audiobook ever. I've always enjoyed watching her and the book did not disappoint either.

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