I really like amy poehler and have heard good things about this one as far as celebrity memoir type books go so i decided to give this one a go. C omedian and actor amy poehler spends several pages of her new book complaining about how difficult it is to write a book. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. For a memoir, an author needs to be willing to give more of themselves than poehler has.
Raised in burlington, massachusetts, she graduated from boston college in 1993 and moved to chicago, illinois, to study improv at the second city and improvolympic. Amy poehlers memoirish book is titled yes please, as in bring it on, but its tone is more no, really, make this stop, as in get me out of here. Yes please audio extract written and read by amy poehler. Yes please isnt a scan of the comedic brain so much as it is something far betterthe full exposure of poehlers funny and very magnanimous heart. Pick up your own copy of yes please by amy poehler affiliate link i put up various book related videos every. Find books like yes please from the worlds largest community of readers. However, its the type of title the publishing business sometimes refers to as a non book. Some of the advice is simple and obvious like dont have sex with people you dont want to. If youve already read yes please and are eager to spend a bit more.
She also explains why she was performing when she was 9 months pregnant. Oct 29, 2014 one of many small gifts poehler gives readers of yes please is writing about that moment from her perspective a glimpse into what it felt like to be on the inside of something special. Part memoir, part missivefromthemiddle, yes please is a hilarious collection of stories, thoughts, ideas, haikus and wordstoliveby drawn from the life and mind of acclaimed actress, writer and comedian amy poehler. Buy a cheap copy of yes please book by amy poehler. Comedian amy poehler on her new memoir, yes please poehler joins fresh airs terry gross to talk about fighting the body image demon, being a worldclass snooper and how she was. In amy poehlers highly anticipated first book, yes please, she offers up a big juicy stew of personal stories, funny bits on sex and love and friendship and parenthood and real life advice some more. Welcome to the audiobook edition of amy poehler s yes please. In amy poehler s highly anticipated first book, yes please, she offers up a big juicy stew of personal stories, funny bits on sex and love and friendship and parenthood and real life advice some use offred is a handmaid in the republic of gilead. Whether you know that much about amy poehler or not, her anecdotes are hilarious and relatable. Amy poehler in conversation with martin short at bookcon 2014. The guest list is starstudded with vocal appearances from carol burnett, seth meyers, michael schur, patrick stewart, kathleen turner, and even amys parents yes please is the ultimate audiobook extravaganza.
Yes please isnt a scan of the comedic brain so much as it is something far betterthe full exposure of poehler s funny and very magnanimous heart. In her introduction, poehler describes reading the. Full of the comedic skill that makes us all love amy, yes please is a rich and varied collection of stories, lists, poetry plastic surgery haiku, to be specific, photographs. Oct 31, 2014 amy poehler discusses her new book that reveals backstage secrets of her superstar comedy colleagues. Narrated by amy poehler, carol burnett, mike schur, and kathleen turner. But they keep you reading, keep books interesting, and, maybe, make you more compassionate. Amy poehler is a writer, actress, producer, and director who is known for her years on saturday night live, her starring role as leslie knope on the beloved series parks and recreation, as the voice of joy in pixars inside out, and for being third runnerup. In her first book, one of our most beloved funny folk delivers a smart, pointed, and ultimately inspirational read. May 11, 2018 download yes please by amy poehler pdfepub ebook free.
Yes please, amy poehler s hilarious and candid book. Please and are eager to spend a bit more time with more smarties like poehler, ive got you covered. Amy poehler shines on the television screen but her comedic talent did not translate onto the page. Would you like to turn on popsugar desktop notifications to get breaking news asap. The only way we can get by in this world is through the help we. Yes please by amy poehler the perpetual pageturner. Amy poehler discusses her forthcoming book, yes please, with martin short at bookcon 2014. I highly recommend if you are a fan of amy poehler its a good mix of memoir and life wisdom and insight. If you loved yes please, then try reading these 9 books after. What to read next if you liked as you wish, yes please, the. Part of what makes poehler s book so memorable and so unmistakably amy is her refusal to sugarcoat her stories. Oct 28, 2014 yes please audiobook written by amy poehler. In amy poehler s highly anticipated first book, yes please, she offers up a big juicy stew of personal. Powered by amys charming and hilarious, biting yet wise voice, yes please is a book full of words to live in amy poehler s highly anticipated first book, yes please, she offers up a big juicy stew of personal stories, funny bits on sex and love and friendship and parenthood and real life advice some useful, some not so much, like when to be funny and when to be serious.
Yes please finds amy riffing on everything from sex and love to motherhood, family, friendship and plastic surgery, and is. Yes please has much in common with books such as lena dunhams not that kind. Yes please in amy poehler s highly anticipated first book, yes please, she offers up a big juicy stew of personal stories, funny bits on sex and love and friendship and parenthood and real life advice some useful, some not so much. For whatever the reason i just really got into the book and enjoyed it immensely. One of many small gifts poehler gives readers of yes please is writing about that moment from her perspective a glimpse into what it felt like to be on the inside of something special. Full of the comedic skill that makes us all love amy, yes please is a rich and varied collection of stories, lists, poetry plastic surgery haiku, to. Yes please isnt some frilly memoir about playing it straight and being a good girl, and neither is bad feminist. With chapters like treat your career like a bad boyfriend, plain girl versus the demon and the robots will kill us all yes please will make you think as. This month, poehler finally releases that handbook, the comedymemoiradvice collection yes please. With chapters like treat your career like a bad boyfriend, plain girl versus the demon and the robots will kill us all yes please will make you.
Authors pretend their stories were always shiny and perfect and just waiting to be written, she writes. Oct 28, 2014 with chapters like treat your career like a bad boyfriend, plain girl versus the demon and the robots will kill us all yes please will make you think as much as it will make you laugh. Download yes please pdf by amy poehler published on 28th october 2014. In amy poehler s highly anticipated memoir, yes please, she offers up a big juicy stew of personal stories, funny bits on sex and love and friendship and parenthood and real life advice some useful, some not so much.
Few stories about family and friends were good, but i dislike all this bragging about, how many famous people she knows or wants to thank or say sorry etc. Yes please, book by amy poehler mass market paperback. Powered by amy s charming and hilarious, biting yet wise voice, yes please is a book full of words to live by. If you like yes please you might like similar books is everyone hanging out without me. Yes please do you need worldfamous sex tips that cannot be disputed and would hold up in a sex court of law. Yes please by amy poehler pdfepub download ebookscart. Do you want to get to know the woman we first came to love on comedy centrals upright citizens brigade. Yes please by amy poehler most popular books for womens. Yes please finds amy riffing on sex, love, family, friendship and. In amy poehlers exceptionally foreseen first book, yes please, she presents a major delicious stew of individual stories, interesting bits on intimacy and love and kinship and parenthood and genuine counsel some helpful, some less, like when to be amusing and when to be not kidding. The yes please is amy poehler s autobiography that helps us to understand her thoughts, reasons and what is important to her and insightful enough for us to relate to her including fears and weaknesses and learn about life. The guest list is starstudded with vocal appearances from carol burnett, seth meyers, michael. She gained television fame as a cast member on saturday night live and is probably best know for her role as leslie knope on the sitcom parks and recreation.
A memoir in essays in the tradition of tina feys bossypants and caitlin morans how to be a woman, yes please is a hilarious collection of stories, thoughts, ideas, haikus and wordstoliveby drawn from the life and mind of acclaimed actress, writer and comedian amy poehler. Amy poehler has spent her career playing characters that make us laugh from her snl days, through movie roles in comedies like mean. Oct 28, 2014 amy poehler is a writer, actress, producer, and director who is known for her years on saturday night live, her starring role as leslie knope on the beloved series parks and recreation, as the voice of joy in pixars inside out, and for being third runnerup for most casual in her highschool yearbook. In amy poehler s highly anticipated first book, yes please, she offers up a big juicy stew of personal stories, funny bits on sex and love and friendship and parenthood and real life advice some useful, some not so much. Download yes please by amy poehler pdfepub ebook free.
I have literally just finished reading amy poehler s yes please and i have to say i love it. Amy meredith poehler is an american actress, comedian, voice artist, producer and writer. Welcome to the audiobook edition of amy poehlers yes please. With chapters like treat your career like a bad boyfriend, plain girl versus the demon and the robots will kill us all yes please will make you think as much as it will make you laugh. Writing about everything from her childhood, selfimage, and career trajectory to general observations about love, heartbreak, friendship, fame, and raising kids, poehler goes from wry to silly to heartfelt. Amy poehler is hosting a dinner party and youre invited. Full of the comedic skill that makes us all love amy, yes please is a rich and varied collection of stories, lists, poetry plastic surgery haiku, to be specific, photographs, mantras and advice. Join our community of taste explorers to save your discoveries, create inspiring lists, get personalized recommendations, and follow interesting people.
Yes please, amy poehlers hilarious and candid book. Yes please isnt some frilly memoir about playing it straight and being. I like you is a spin on those 1960s cookbooks about how to make a nice home and how to entertain. Amy poehler discusses her new book that reveals backstage secrets of her superstar comedy colleagues.
I felt like i got to know her better as a person and came out respecting and loving her even. Amy poehler is a writer, actress, producer, and director. Manages to bring up serious topics, emotions, and stories, while making the reader physically laugh out loud. Grammy nominee audie award, humor, 2015 amy poehler is hosting a dinner party and youre invited. Whether shes hosting an awards show or writing a book, amy poehler always is good for a laugh. Oct 28, 2014 amy poehler is hosting a dinner party and youre invited. Honest, personal, real, and righteous, yes please is full of words to live by. Apr 20, 2015 is there anything amy poehler cant do. Nov 05, 2014 amy poehlers new book, yes please, includes backstage saturday night live stories, lists, old photos and guest essays from both her parents. Oct 28, 2014 i have literally just finished reading amy poehler s yes please and i have to say i love it. If you loved yes please, then try reading these 9 books. Like her friend tina feys bossypants, actress amy poehlers memoir is warm, funny, and tremendously encouraging. One of the fastest reads of mine and i laughed all along the way. Yes please is her collection of ideas, stories, and questions about the stuff of life, big and small, funny and sad.
I absolutely enjoyed life from the perspective of amy poehler. Click to read more about yes please by amy poehler. A collection of essays, personal blunders, advice and even haiku, it is perhaps best described as a scrapbook of generally. The yes please is amy poehlers autobiography that helps us to understand her thoughts, reasons and what is important to her and insightful enough for us to relate to her including fears and weaknesses and learn about life. Amy poehlers book yes please contains sex tips, a cocaine confession and more. She hopes her new book, yes please, will get her invited onto her hero judge judys yacht. If you loved yes please, then try reading these 9 books after youre done. Sarah palin and amy poehler as hillary clinton on saturday night live in 2008. Powered by amy s charming and hilarious, biting yet wise voice, yes please is a book. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The bar has risen on books like hers, those by actresses on sophisticated television comedies. In amy poehlers highly anticipated memoir, yes please, she offers up a big juicy stew of personal stories, funny bits on sex and love and friendship and parenthood and real life advice some useful, some not so much. I like amy poehler as an actor, but no one should force her to write a book, when she obviously dont want to.
From jayz to anderson cooper, samantha bee to amy poehler, here are the books that made a difference to 15 of our favorite new yorkers. It was released on october 28, 2014 by harpercollins imprint dey street, and was described as full of humor and honesty and brimming with true stories, fictional anecdotes and life lessons by the publisher. Listen to an extract from the audiobook of yes please written and read by amy poehler. Like the only way we will survive is by being kind. I gave heramy poehlers memoir, yes please, and lena dunhams. Do you want to spend some time with the lady who made you howl with laughter on saturday night live, and in movies like baby mama, blades of glory, and they came together. The guest list is starstudded with vocal appearances from carol burnett, seth meyers, michael schur, patrick stewart, kathleen turner, and even amy s parents yes please is the ultimate audiobook extravaganza. In amy poehlers highly anticipated first book, yes please, she offers up a big juicy stew of personal stories, funny bits on sex and love and friendship and parenthood and real life advice some useful, some not so much, like when to be funny and when to be serious. Free curbside pickup for online orders books of the month. I really enjoyed reading it though i think, from all ive heard, i would have had an even better experience if i had listened to the audio because. New york may be the city that never sleeps because its favorite sons and daughters stay up late reading. Amy poehlers book yes please contains sex tips, a cocaine. Well start with the poehler, because i think its the one my sister will like more. Powered by amys charming and hilarious, biting yet wise voice, yes please is a book full of words to live.