• Bossypants

  • By: Tina Fey
  • Narrated by: Tina Fey
  • Length: 5 hrs and 32 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (60,455 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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What made the experience of listening to Bossypants the most enjoyable?

The fact that Tina Fey was reading/performing her own material.

What about Tina Fey’s performance did you like?

She was funny, and just a bit sassier than I expected.

Any additional comments?

If you need to laugh, do yourself a favor and get this audiobook. However, I would not recommend trying to drink while you listen. You'll be laughing too hard.

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Hilarious

She made me laugh out loud repeatedly. You can't help but relate she just lays it all out there, I loved it.

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Chuckles

I loved listening to Tina, but I was expecting a bit more wit. I expected to crack up when in reality I just chuckled here and there. They were good chuckles.

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Better than I expected

Would you consider the audio edition of Bossypants to be better than the print version?

I think so... It's her life story, told by her. I felt like I was having a conversation with her

What was one of the most memorable moments of Bossypants?

I loved her included PDF and I was just rolling through the whole book

Any additional comments?

I was reluctant because I thought it was just going to be all about being a business woman in a man's world, but this book is cover to cover hilarious and I'm so glad I bought the audio version.

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funny fey

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

yes if they were interested in tina fey

Who was your favorite character and why?

tina of course

What three words best describe Tina Fey’s performance?

funny, interesting, personable

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

more than what you see

Any additional comments?

no

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Pure entertainment

I was very doubtful about buying this book because some people mentioned mumbling and being disappointed with the comedy but I decided to try it anyway and oh my God. I finished this book in two days, listening to it non-stop no matter where I went. I haven't watched 30 Rock or been much aware of what's been going on with SNL but that didn't seem to matter that much. I might not have laughed out loud all the way through but I was very, very, VERY entertained by it. When she didn't make me laugh, she made me think.

About the mumbling I feel bad for the readers who considered it a bad thing - her mumbling is a part of the jokes she is telling. If you listen to what she says it's absolutely hilarious. I think I laughed the most when she mumbled something ridiculous at the end of her sentence - I kind of feel bad for the readers who didn't get to enjoy it like I did.

I'm so happy I decided to buy this book!!

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LOVED this book

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

Tina Fey is a fantastic writer, narrator, and--from what I can tell--person. I often enjoy listening to authors read their work, and Fey is one of the best I've heard.

What did you like best about this story?

I loved the critical reflection Fey engaged in throughout the book. I was probably most engaged in her commentary on motherhood. I wish all moms could somehow be forced to listen to her advice. Really I just want to make every woman I know read this book and follow Fey's advice that we should try to be a bit nicer to one another.

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LOL Funny

I think Tina Fey is hilarious, and this book just confirmed that opinion. Rocketing through her childhood, career and motherhood with snarky side remarks this book kept me seriously entertained.

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Total Enjoyment

Loved it! To many funny parts to just pick one! It brought smiles to my face so many times while listening.
My favorite download by far!

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Excellent

I loved hearing Tina Fey reading her memoir. It's funny, smart, and full of insight into being a strong woman.

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