Bossypants

By: Tina Fey

Narrated by: Tina Fey

Length: 5 hrs and 32 mins

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

LOVED this book!

She has a way to tell her story, her life, the ugly and the great in such an amazing way! I probably wouldn't have enjoyed it as much if not for Tina's narration. Her story resonated so much with me and it made me appreciate her more as a comedian but also as a woman, as a mother, as a Human Being! Thank you so much for a great "read!"

Nearly tripped myself laughing while listening.

I picked the title as an audiobook so that I could read it while running. I found some parts so funny that I nearly tripped myself laughing and I ended up extending my listening to my commute and late into the night. A hilarious collection of stories aptly narrated by the author. Definitely recommended.

Such a fun treat!

Tina's narration almost tops her insanely smart and funny writing. Touching on many topics but remaining funny throughout, listening to this book was a ridiculously fun roller coaster. I never wanted it to end! Yay Fey!

Tina Fey, I Love You!!!

Any additional comments?

Mostly. Well, generally speaking. Seriously, I enjoyed this one. Tina is adorable, and her wit is fresh and charming.

Exceptional display of feminism

Everyone's upbring is as different as our success. However, Tina's outlook and sarcastic wit certaintly hits close to home.

Well written and engaging.

This is Tina Fey at her best. Hearing stories of her childhood is a riot! The way she delivers her lines is comedy in it's truest form, sneaking in little jokes that, if you aren't paying full attention, you may miss. Bossypants is a great collection of stories and experiences that truly gives you a great appreciation for her hard work and talent, while also letting you in to "Tinatopia" (the word I invented to describe the seemingly gigantic world of her talent and comedic talent).

Well written and comes with a .PDF of pictures to reference along the way!

Funny and Smart

We love 30 Rock and Love this book. Entertaining with stuff to think about.

Tina Fey, Always Funny

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

I would for anyone who is a fan of comedy, or even just a fan of SNL. She has been very involved with both and also touches on her time with Second City.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Tina Fey, of course!

What about Tina Fey’s performance did you like?

She really breaths life into her own book, especially since she wrote the book and can give proper inflections to every moment.

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

Yes, I enjoy stand up comedy and the book comes across as one big stand up act over eight hours or so.

Any additional comments?

Any fan of comedy should check this book out as it gives great insight into a world that a very small part of the population truly ever sees.

Thanks, I needed that!

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

This will be my go-to crappy mood, need to laugh book. I had to sit down and laugh so often as I listened!

What was one of the most memorable moments of Bossypants?

Kotex.

What about Tina Fey’s performance did you like?

Um, She's Tina Fey?!

Very Enjoyable!

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

I think that having Tina Fey as the narrator made her book so much more fun! She had great asides and hilarious stories that really gave a glimpse into her life. I would highly recommend this book to anyone!