The way she has remained seemingly unaffected by her ever-growing star stature is impressive. In the chapter that detailed the weekend she shot a 30 Rock episode featuring Oprah Winfrey, debuted as Palin on SNL as well as put the finishing touches on her daughter’s third birthday party is noteworthy. (“If Oprah Winfrey is suggesting you may have overextended yourself, you need to examine your fucking life.”)
Bossypants is truly accessible to anyone. You don’t have to be a big fan already to “get” the book, but you will be one for life once you breeze through the quick 275 pages. I can’t recommend this book enough. I could go on all day with hysterical quotes and anecdotes, but I don’t really want to spoil your fun. Whether you read it at home, the beach or in a doctor’s waiting room, just be prepared for people to ask you why you keep laughing.
I’ve always liked Tina Fey, who I first encountered in the aforesaid ’08 election season. Now I like her even more. It makes me feel happy to learn that someone I really like is as nice as she appears to be. Careers have been made on much less than her infamous S.P. impressions. I Must read her book. You should generate a lot of positive vibes for “Bossypants” with your excellent review.
Thanks, Melody! I have admired Tina for a long time, and find her pretty inspiring. As you said, it’s nice to see such a genuine person succeed in an industry that does not always favor “real” or “nice”. She tells it like it is, which is always a great thing, plus she’s funny while doing it.