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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, comedian Tina Fey reveals all, and proves
… More »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, comedian Tina Fey reveals all, and proves that you're no one until someone calls you bossy.
« LessGrowing up and liking it
All girls must be everything
Delaware County summer showtime!
That's Don Fey
Climbing Old Rag Mountain
Young Men's Christian Association
The Windy City, full of meat
My honeymoon, or, A supposedly fun thing I'll never do again either
The secrets of Mommy's beauty
Remembrances of being very very skinny
Remembrances of being a little bit fat
A childhood dream, realized
Peeing in jars with boys
I don't care if you like it
Amazing, gorgeous, not like that
Dear Internet
30 Rock : an experiment to confuse your grandparents
Sarah, Oprah, and Captain Hook
There's a drunk midget in my house
A celebrity's guide to celebrating the birth of Jesus
Juggle this
The mother's prayer for its daughter
What turning forty means to me
What should I do with my last five minutes?
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Add a SummaryAnyone who likes the television shows Saturday Night Live or 30 Rock will be a big fan of Tina Fey. Since I watch neither, I was skeptical about liking her memoir, expecting it to be a name-dropping, pop-culture bit of fluff meant to capitalize on her current popularity. Well, she does drop a few names and references a lot of pop-culture (because that does sell books), but what impressed me was how open she was about how her opinions formed about issues (yes, issues – cleverly disguised amid many anecdotes), her own life epiphanies, and her management style (which no doubt influenced her character Liz Lemon). She mentions the scar that she notoriously hates to mention, but just to get it out of the way – do not expect any sordid details. In fact, aside from a few F-bombs and some observations about the hygiene differences between men and women, there are few shocking tales at all. I hope that does not put off thrill-seeking readers, because this is one funny, laugh-out-loud book. Ms. Fey’s celebrity status may not be relatable, but as a woman and a woman manager, she certainly is. She had the bad haircuts growing up and unrequited crushes. She worked at summer camps and as a minion in larger corporations. She has struggled with weight and body issues (see chapter All Girls Must Be Everything), and - believe it or not - having her voice heard. Having navigated these hurdles and reached celebrity status, Ms. Fey’s account of “celebrity” is refreshingly balanced – it is what we all think as we see endless streams of Photoshopped stars dancing, dieting and rehabbing – it is a weird, weird life of publicity, ratings and critics (see chapter Amazing, Gorgeous, Not Like That). Yet, Ms. Fey treats it as all part of a job that she loves. Yes, her comments are highly acerbic or satirical, but juxtaposed with normal everyday observations they almost always take you by surprise, and will cause irrepressible and sometimes embarrassing snorts or guffaws to escape one’s lips – just in case you happen to be opening your copy on the bus, train or dental hygienists’ office, which will cause you to be “blorft” (see chapter 30 Rock: An Experiment to Confuse Your Grandparents). You are now warned.

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Add a CommentI enjoyed the insight she provided about the television industry and what it was like to start 30 Rock. However, I found her writing to be too colloquial and wanted a bit more sustenance. It stays true to her personality on screen. Like other readers, I didn't find it too funny. Overall, it was a fun read!
I really thought this was going to be a lot more funny. Slightly disappointed. But it is a quick, easy read. Not a must read but it was alright. I definitely was not laughing out loud like I was expecting.
Laugh out loud funny! If you like SNL then you will probably like this book (especially if you are a woman). I don't recommend reading it in bed while you are trying to fall asleep, unless you want to wake up your husband by crying from laughing so hard!
This was an easy read, but never tired or boring. It was entertaining throughout - a real page turner. I enjoyed her witticisms and unique perspective...the pithy dialogue and self deprecating humor weren't over-used, and there was still a very human side to the book, which was refreshing. It wasn't trying too hard to be funny - nothing was forced. I thoroughly enjoyed this light read.
This book is worth reading if you like Tina Fey and I'm so glad I read it. But by what others had told me I was expecting to be on the ground laughing and I really wasn't.
For me I was expecting more laughs, but still a quick, easy read. Definitely a feminist undertone.
Absolutely hilarious book. I completely enjoyed it! Literally giggled out loud!!
You can't help but laugh aloud as you read through this memoir; Tina Fey writes a memoir just as enjoyable as her television writing. At the same time, there is an element of seriousness in advocating for women's rights and encouraging readers to stand up for themselves--neither didactic nor depressing, Fey manages to advise without annoying.
Tina Fey's memoir is a brisk and witty recounting of the many experiences that have informed her development into one of the most influential women in comedy. The writing is largely anecdotal although roughly organized chronologically. Her writing is filled with humour that often made me chuckle out loud but also provides her observations on serious issues such as the ongoing debate over women in comedy, body image and Photoshop, sexism, and being a working mother. The book primarily focuses on her life from high school onwards as she participated in community youth theatre, her time at Second City in Chicago, SNL, 30 Rock, and her brief return to SNL for the Sarah Palin sketches. A fast and funny read with occasional flashes of real insight, Fey's book is thoroughly worth a look.
Hilarious. I *heart* Tina Fey. She's just like you and me! A particular funny passage that, taken out of context, is not as hilarious as when you're reading it, but is funny nonetheless: "While this is going on (styling for a photo shoot), someone gives you a manicure and a pedicure. At really fancy shoots, a celebrity fecalist will study your bowel movements and adjust your humours. The leg massage and the warm lights of the makeup mirror feel so cozy that you could almost believe that this is your actual life instead of the endless degrading "looking for the checkbook" and "boiling macaroni" shit you do at home." Laughed my butt off at this particular section. Great read that is over all too soon.