Tina Fey: Leading Laughing Lady

Whilst it might not be true for everybody, in my mind Tina Fey is the funniest woman alive. Period. I have loved every movie she's ever been in, her role on Saturday Night Live, and the fact that she is an executive producer of 30 Rock just makes her even cooler. I love her sense of badassery that only a fellow glasses wearing 'geek girl' could ever hope to understand. She is an inspiration and now that I think about it, Ms. Fey might even make it on to my role model list. (I've never really given much consideration to the notion of role models let alone making a list but if I did create such a document I can assure you that Ms. Fey would make the cut).

So, after that long and rather gushing introduction, let's get down to the nitty gritty. Bossypants, the autobiography of Ms. Fey, is one of those books where, as you start to really get into it, notice that while telling you bits and pieces of information, isn't actually revealing that much about that person's life and its intimate details. In most cases (which this is one of) that shows rationality and practicality that the bigger, shall we say, 'less than average celebrities' have clearly forgotten. Believe it or not Paris Hilton/Lindsay Lohan/Britney Spears, there is such a thing as too much information. Shocking, I know.

The book is not a word for word, moment for moment retelling of Tina's life and how she got where she is today. Instead the main sections (which in nearly ever instance are of hilarity or pure, comical brilliance) focus on highlighting the pivotal moments of her life, the instances that have some actual meaning rather than just being page fillers.

My favourite part of the book is when Tina dedicates an entire chapter to responding to some of her "fan mail". In actuality the chapter consists of Tina writing witty and sarcastic responses to comments that have been posted on American entertainment blogs/websites. My especial favourite is her response to a post made by Perez Hilton, a man who I can only describe in single word definitions (gay, pink suit, flamboyant, highly-inappropriate-but-gets-away-with-it-because-he-is-a-supposed-gay-entertainment-god. And yes I did stick to single words). Let me just share a small section of her reply with you:

"I'm not one to toot my own horn, but I feel safe with you jerkstore, so I'll say it. Everything you ever hated on SNL was by me, and anything you ever liked was by someone who did it against my will.

Sincerely, Tina Fey

P.S You know who does have a funny bone her body? Your mom every night for a dollar. "

I 100% more than anything suggest that you go out and read this book! Let me just say that again in case you didn't quite grasp it the first time. READ THIS HILARIOUS BOOK!!!!!

If you don't then I am sorry to say, but I don't think we can be friends anymore.
Bossypants = Brilliance. And if you can't see that then please, go and hang out with Perez Hilton.

You big idiot you.



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