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A debut collection of hilarious essays and endearing missteps on
the road to becoming fame-ish—now in paperback!It’s not easy
being kind of famous. Fortune. Younger men. Exclusive invites.
Being mistaken for different actresses who are slightly prettier
and more famous than you. It’s all part of the gig, and Mary Lynn
Rajskub is a pro. Hilarious and self-deprecating, FAME-ISH is Mary
Lynn Rajskub’s debut collection of riotously funny essays. Smart,
satirical, and relatable, this book gives new meaning to the word
icon as Mary Lynn navigates the entertainment world against the
backdrop of her own quirky idiosyncrasies. She describes what
it’s like to make out with Tom Cruise, be a waitress at
Denny’s, and find your life’s purpose in 300 indecipherable,
not-easy-steps—all in a day’s work. Mary Lynn is honest about
her experiences with bisexuality, her college years as a slug, and
the bright lights of stardom, ultimately giving the people what
they want: an endearing, hilarious look at what it’s like to
almost make a name for yourself in Hollywood.
'What guts. What attitude! These are the immortals I wish I'd
learned about at school.' OLIVIA COLMAN Channel the feminist power
of mythical goddesses in this witty, inspirational gift book.
'Wonderful.' CERYS MATTHEWS Whether it's the Norse warrior goddess
Freya breaking all the rules, the Yoruba goddess Oshun being
unafraid to ask for what she's owed, or the Japanese goddess Uzume
finding humour and playfulness in even the most embarrassing of
situations: this fierce and fantastic tour of 25 ancient deities
reclaims these feminist icons for a new generation. Why settle for
mere mortal excellence when you could be living like a goddess?
Divinely illustrated by Georgia Perry, You Goddess! will help you
conquer today's world.
"WHAT . . . A RIOT "
Life doesn't get more hilarious than when Chelsea Handler takes aim
with her irreverent wit. Who else would send all-staff emails to
smoke out the dumbest people on her show? Now, in this new
collection of original essays, the #1 bestselling author of "Are
You There, Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea" delivers one laugh-out-loud
moment after another as she sets her sights on the ridiculous side
of childhood, adulthood, and daughterhood.
Family moments are fair game, whether it's writing a report on
Reaganomics to earn a Cabbage Patch doll, or teaching her father
social graces by ordering him to stay indoors. It's open season on
her love life, from playing a prank on her boyfriend (using a
ravioli, a fake autopsy, and the Santa Monica pier) to adopting a
dog so she can snuggle with someone who doesn't talk. And everyone
better duck for cover when her beach vacation turns into
matchmaking gone wild. Outrageously funny and deliciously wicked,
CHELSEA CHELSEA BANG BANG is good good good good
CHELSEA HANDLER ON...
Being unpopular "My parents couldn't have been more unreasonable
when it came to fads or clothes that weren't purchased at a
pharmacy."
Living with her boyfriend: "He's similar to a large toddler, the
only difference being he doesn't cry when he wakes up."
Appreciating her brother: "He's a certified public accountant, and
I have a real life."
Arm-wrestling a maid of honor: "It wasn't her strength that
intimidated me. It was the starry way her eyes focused on me, like
Mike Tyson getting ready to feed."
This bumper collection of the funniest anecdotes, jokes and stories
from cricket's best-loved personalities proves that cricket is a
funny game - even when rain stops play! In this updated and
expanded edition, you can read not only the most popular stories by
five of the game's all-time great characters - Richie Benaud,
Dickie Bird, Henry Blofeld, Brian Johnston and Fred Trueman - but
also the humour of famous cricketers such as Ian Botham, Andrew
Flintoff, Justin Langer, Shane Warne, and modern players including
Jimmy Anderson, Joe Root and Ben Stokes. Here are dozens of
hilarious anecdotes from around the world about the legendary
cricketers Geoffrey Boycott, Donald Bradman, Michael Holding,
Sachin Tendulkar and many others - not to mention broadcasting
gaffes and giggles, sledging, short-sighted umpires and the phantom
sock snipper in the England dressing-room!
David Sedaris plays in the snow with his sisters. He goes on
vacation with his family. He gets a job selling drinks. He attends
his brother's wedding. He mops his sister's floor. He gives
directions to a lost traveler. He eats a hamburger. He has his
blood sugar tested. It all sounds so normal, doesn't it? In his
newest collection of essays, David Sedaris lifts the corner of
ordinary life, revealing the absurdity teeming below its surface.
His world is alive with obscure desires and hidden motives -- a
world where forgiveness is automatic and an argument can be the
highest form of love. Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim is
another unforgettable collection from one of the wittiest and most
original writers at work today.
Buy a pair of Levi's, lose the Russian accent, become an
American... how hard could it be? Moscow, 1988. After years of
antisemitic harassment, countless hours waiting in line for toilet
paper, and having zero access to cool jeans, Margarita decides it's
time to get the hell out of the Soviet Union. While dreaming of
buying the boat-sized Buick she'd seen in a pirated VHS of Miami
Vice and getting a taste of whatever it is Bruce Springsteen is
singing about, she comes up with a plan to escape Mother Russia for
good. When Margarita arrives in the US with her family, she has one
objective - become fully American as soon as possible, and leave
her Soviet past behind. But she soon learns that finding her new
voice is harder than avoiding the KGB. Because, how do you become
someone else completely? Is it as simple as changing your name,
upgrading your wardrobe and working on your pronunciation of the
word 'sheet'? Can you let go of old habits (never, ever throw
anything away), or learn to date without hang-ups ('there is no sex
in the Soviet Union' after all)? Will you ever stop disappointing
your parents, who expect you to become a doctor, a lawyer, an
investment banker and a classical pianist - all at the same time?
And can you still become the person you dreamed you'd be, while
learning to embrace parts of yourself you've wanted to discard for
good when you immigrated? Absolutely hilarious, painfully honest
and sometimes heart-breaking, the award-winning I Named My Dog
Pushkin will have fans of David Sedaris and Samantha Irby howling
with laughter at Margarita's failures, her victories and the life
lessons she learns as she grows as both a woman and an immigrant,
in a world that often doesn't appreciate either. What readers are
saying about I Named My Dog Pushkin: 'Hilariously funny, whip-smart
and absolutely fascinating... Silver shows that the only person she
needs to ever become is herself. Just amazing.' Caroline Leavitt,
New York Times bestselling author of Pictures of You and With or
Without You 'Laugh-out-loud funny... a particular pleasure to see
our splintered country through the eyes of this determined and
appreciative emigree.' NPR Books 'An eye-opener... a whole other
brand of Jewish humor... The book's wit, drama and erudition appear
to me wholly miraculous. Margarita deserves a literary prize.'
Alicia Bay Laurel, New York Times bestselling author of Living on
the Earth 'Hysterically funny and thought-provoking... perfect for
anyone fascinated with the USSR' FangirlNation 'I thoroughly
enjoyed Margarita's witty and acerbic voice. This book was a
delight!' Jen Mann, New York Times bestselling author of People I
Want to Punch in the Throat 'Hilarious... From one USSR immigrant
to another... I related a lot.' Margarita Levieva, HBO's The Deuce
'Hilarious and thought-provoking.' California Bookwatch 'A memoir
like this is so very rare, one in which you learn a great deal,
while laughing throughout. Highly, highly recommended.' Wandering
Educators 'Plunges the reader into a world in which Coca-Cola is
synonymous with freedom... riveting... moving... Gokun Silver is a
gifted, witty writer.' Los Angeles Review of Books 'Sure to delight
while tugging at your heartstrings.' Jewish Book Council 'Had me
laughing and smiling all the way through... a perfect balance of
wit and seriousness... Superb.' Goodreads reviewer 'Laughed my
socks off!' Goodreads reviewer 'I loved this book so much... I just
could not stop reading.' NetGalley reviewer 'A sharp, witty
memoir... Margarita captured Jewish joy and grief together
perfectly.' Goodreads reviewer 'Darkly funny... reminiscent of
other acerbic comedian authors like Sara Barron... fascinating.'
NetGalley reviewer
2021 Clara Johnson Award from Jane's Stories Press Foundation 2020
Gold Winner for Autobiography & Memoir in the Foreword INDIES
Many are haunted and obsessed by their own eventual deaths, but
perhaps no one as much as Sue William Silverman. This thematically
linked collection of essays charts Silverman's attempt to confront
her fears of that ultimate unknown. Her dread was fomented in part
by a sexual assault, hidden for years, that led to an awareness
that death and sex are in some ways inextricable, an everyday
reality many women know too well. Through gallows humor, vivid
realism, and fantastical speculation, How to Survive Death and
Other Inconveniences explores this fear of death and the author's
desire to survive it. From cruising New Jersey's industry-blighted
landscape in a gold Plymouth to visiting the emergency room for
maladies both real and imagined to suffering the stifling
strictness of an intractable piano teacher, Silverman guards her
memories for the same reason she resurrects archaic words-to use as
talismans to ward off the inevitable. Ultimately, Silverman knows
there is no way to survive death physically. Still, through
language, commemoration, and metaphor, she searches for a sliver of
transcendent immortality.
Covering all the catastrophes, conundrums, foibles, and fantasies
of a tumultuous 12 months, this anthology brings together South
Africa's most prominent cartoonists--from the old guard of Dov
Fedler, Fred Mouton, and Tony Grogan to the groundbreaking new
generation led by Brandan Reynolds, Sifiso Yalo, and Jeremy
Nell--to create a pungent potpourri of the year's best political
cartoons. Discerning cartoon readers and politically aware
individuals will find caricatures created from the top headlines
over the past year, including Mbeki's global meltdown, President
Obama's election, the Gaza bombings, Somali pirates, swine flu,
Mugabe's madness, the Dalai Lama's no-show, Eskom excuses, and much
more.
'There were two theories about the Black Death. One was that it was
bionic plague.' So says one of Paul Sharpe's history pupils. Or how
about this one: 'Elgar taught himself to play the violin, cello and
baboon - ' This is a rib-tickling little collection of history
howlers. From the mildly diverting to the hilarious, Paul Sharpe's
personal collection is sure to pass an hour or two in giggly,
heart-warming amusement. A valuable insight into the things that
history pupils manage to get so, so wrong -
Roma have risen from their ruins! Manolas, the Greek God in Rome!
The unthinkable unfolds before our eyes. This was not meant to
happen, this could not happen . . . this is happening! Peter Drury
If football is the beautiful game, then commentators are its poets.
Whether it's the brevity of Barry Davies, the boundless enthusiasm
of Clive Tyldesley or the sheer eloquence of Peter Drury's
monologues, the canon of football commentary is replete with
memorable lines that would have some of the great classical orators
nodding in appreciation. Curated by football journalist Charlie
Eccleshare, The Beautiful Poetry of Football Commentary is a
glorious anthology of iconic lines, set out as poems, celebrating
the best commentators that have ever graced a microphone. Each poem
is accompanied by 'scholarly' analysis capturing the enduring power
of language on the beautiful game. So, drink it in, and immerse
yourself in classic verse from Ali Brownlee, Andy Gray, Brian
Moore, David Coleman, John Motson, Jon Champion, Jonathan Pearce,
Kenneth Wolstenholme, Martin Tyler, and many more. ----- "It is a
privilege to be part of this excellent work" - Martin Tyler "There
have been some brilliant lines of commentary down the years and
Charlie's academic deconstruction of them is terrific." - Peter
Drury
Thora looks back at domestic life, the theatre, going to church,
growing up before the war, working in shops, and, never forgetting
her true Morecambe roots, the hustle and bustle of the Northern
seaside town. In her chatty and anecdotal style, she reminds us of
all those words, objects and expressions that have gone out of
modern usage and illustrates them with stories from her own early
years.
Combining inspiration, humor, and entomology, Instagram artist Ali
Beckman (@SoFlyTaxidermy) is the internet's go-to gal for
bug-related content that makes you a happier human. Beckman's witty
comics, which use actual insects in everyday situations, illustrate
the importance of pollinators as well as body positivity and mental
health awareness. Using creatures that are donated, purchased, or
found dead to create amusing cartoons, Bee a Good Human highlights
the integral role of insects in our environment while also
demonstrating we all have a part to play in this world. Beyond
bugs, Beckman's art speaks to the value of self-love as she shares
a narrative of growth and finding confidence within. Bee a Good
Human features the best of Beckman's @SoFlyTaxidermy Instagram art.
With 106 color illustrations, many of which have never appeared
online, this gift of a book will make you consider the bigger
picture-and laugh a little too.
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A collection of the best moments from the ‘Ricky Gervais Show’
with further musings from Karl Pilkington, star of Sky 1’s ‘An
Idiot Abroad’. Karl Pilkington’s is a brilliant mind, locked
inside a perfectly round head and uncluttered by the unhelpful
constraints of logic or common sense. He both baffles and
enlightens with his take on topics as diverse as population
control, the rights of monkeys and how long you can stay alive with
your head chopped off. Featuring the best conversations from ‘The
Ricky Gervais Show’ podcasts and original illustrations and
scribblings by Karl Pilkington, this is a unique trip into the mind
of our most innovative visionary – or, as Gervais and Merchant
know him, ‘the funniest man alive in Britain today’.
*The perfect gift for the incurably curious* 'The best trivia book
of the season.' THE SPECTATOR 'Mind-blowing.' DAILY MAIL 'Genuinely
interesting.' POPULAR SCIENCE Which lottery numbers should I pick?
Is it true that we are made entirely of stardust? Can dogs tell the
time? Why do songs get stuck in my head? If Rome wasn't built in a
day, how long did it take? Do plants make noises? Where is last
Wednesday? These are just a few of the questions put to the QI
Elves by the listeners of BBC Radio 2's The Zoe Ball Breakfast
Show. This book is a collection of their cracking, unexpected and
frequently hilarious answers. Chock full with extra facts and
illustrations from the Elves, 222 QI Answers to Your Quite
Ingenious Questions will spark wonder and joy. Includes a foreword
from Zoe Ball. *** For more from the team behind QI's hit TV show
check out the QI FACTS series of books, @qikipedia and listen to
their weekly podcast at nosuchthingasafish.com or visit qi.com
You may know Anjelah Johnson-Reyes for her viral sketch "Nail
Salon" (over 100 million views globally) or her beloved MadTV
character Bon Qui Qui, but it's her clean humor and hilarious
storytelling that make her one of the most successful stand-up
comedians and actresses today. With her razor-sharp wit, Anjelah
recounts funny stories from her journey-from growing up caught
between two worlds (do chips and salsa go with potato salad?) to
unexpectedly embracing faith ("I love Jesus, but I will punch a
'ho") to her many adventures in dating (she may or may not have
accepted dates simply for the food). Through it all, Anjelah
transforms from a suburban-adjacent kid with Aquanet-drenched hair
into a devoted Christian who abstains from drinking and premarital
sex, into a mall-famous Oakland Raiders cheerleader, and then an
actually famous comedian traveling the world and meeting people
from all-walks of life, including Oprah. No biggie. (Huge biggie.)
As she travels the world, Anjelah has eye-opening experiences, and
she morphs from square, rigid Anjelah into "Funjelah," and learns
that she can still ride with Jesus without squashing the other
parts of her personality. Anjelah's stories explore subjects such
as navigating your racial identity, finding your place in the
world, chasing your crazy dreams, embracing the messiness of an
evolving faith, and searching for belonging and meaning. Through
her journey, Anjelah gets closer to discovering her true identity
and encourages readers to have the audacity to dream big.
The must-have memoir from Emmy Award winning writer of Succession,
Georgia Pritchett. 'Order her book. That's an order.' Miranda Hart
'Brimming with wit and honesty' Nina Stibbe 'Fantastically
entertaining' Marina Hyde 'I absolutely bloody loved this book.
Funny, relatable, easy to read, deep, shallow and everything in
between.' Philippa Perry One of Stylist's Best Memoirs for Summer
2021 Georgia Pritchett knows a thing or two about anxiety. From
worrying about the monsters under her bed as a child (Were they
comfy enough?), to embracing womanhood, (One way of knowing you
have crossed from girlhood to womanhood is that men stop furtively
masturbating at you from bushes and start shouting things at you
from cars. It's a beautiful moment) worry has accompanied her at
every turn. This memoir is a joyful reflection on just how to live
- and sometimes even thrive (sometimes not) - with anxiety.
'Incredibly funny - if you're a super-sensitive, anxious person,
you will relate HARD. Whilst laughing hysterically.' Caitlin Moran
'I am SO excited about this book!' Richard Osman 'Georgia Pritchett
is a singularly hilarious person. Her book is a delightful and
perfect reflection of her. It's tenderness sneaks up on you and
really packs a punch. What a magnificent read!'' Julia Louis
Dreyfus
The Brussels-based artist David Helbich started collecting Belgian
Solutions in 2006; he made photos of the peculiar and sometimes
hilarious, no-nonsense solutions that he spotted in his daily
surroundings. Once he started to share his photos online on
Facebook in 2008 (the Belgian Solutions page has over 25,000 fans),
the project gathered speed, with contributions by 'Belgian
Solutions' spotters all over the world. And because Helbich keeps
receiving pictures, he keeps creating content - much to the joy of
his fans.
Prepare for storytelling at its funniest! You'll be laughing out
loud at these feel-good stories that are sure to bring some
sunshine into your life! Laugh your way through the missteps,
mishaps and misadventures of everyday life with Chicken Soup for
the Soul: Well That Was Funny. In these 101 hilarious, true stories
you'll read about the embarrassing moments, shocking realizations,
and domestic disasters that leave us shaking our heads in
disbelief, laughing at ourselves. From spouses to parents to
children to colleagues and friends, and even pets, no one is safe
in these pages. So prepare for some good, clean (and not so clean)
fun! Chicken Soup for the Soul books are 100% made in the USA and
each book includes stories from as diverse a group of writers as
possible. Chicken Soup for the Soul solicits and publishes stories
from the LGBTQ community and from people of all ethnicities,
nationalities, and religions.
Recognising it's not always easy to say no, Nicole takes readers
through real-life examples familiar to anyone who has found
themselves saying yes when they really didn't want to, providing
guidance on how to: Say no effectively and appropriately in any
situation - Use techniques that come naturally to make saying no as
stress-free as possible - Fend off unwanted invitations nicely but
firmly - Set healthy boundaries with loved ones, family, friends,
and colleagues - Tell yourself no when you need to - Let go of
guilt, worry, and regrets and do what's right for you - Everyone
needs healthy boundaries - let this charming book help you set them
and make learning to say no much easier.
WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY MARK HADDON In Postcard From The Past, Tom
Jackson has gathered a collection of the funniest, weirdest and
most moving real messages from the backs of old postcards.
'Sublimely funny' Jason Hazeley, author of the Ladybird Books for
Grown Ups 'My favourite Twitter account is now my favourite book.
Irresistible!' Jill Mansell 'This book is an absolute treat' Holly
Walsh 'Transfixing, beguiling, warmly haunting. These are the
ghosts of a childhood' Robin Ince 'A hilarious and occasionally
disturbing look at how the British remain resolutely small-minded
wherever they go' Charlie Higson 'Six by four inch portions of pure
heaven' Rachel Johnson 'Somehow both poignant and deeply creepy'
Samira Ahmed 'One of Twitter's most nourishing concepts - each one
arriving like a bonsai Alan Bennett play' Danny Baker 'Beautiful.
Inspiring. Educational. Hilarious' Emma Freud 'One of the saddest
and funniest picture books you're ever likely to read' Owen
Hatherley, author of The Ministry of Nostalgia 'Hilarious,
haunting, silly, poetic and profound' Danny Wallace 'A book of rare
and genuine beauty' James O'Brien, LBC
Born in Shropshire soon after the end of the First World War,
venerable motoring writer W de Forte has driven everything from his
grandfather's first Daimler, to modern-day supercars ...ridden
everything from vertiginous Victorian penny farthings, to high
velocity twenty-first century superbikes ...travelled everywhere
from the permafrost of the Arctic Circle to the baking sands of the
Baja Peninsula ...and met everyone from Tazio Nuvolari to Valentino
Rossi.W de Forte enjoyed an eventful career as a top-level
journalist, spanning 75 years, during which time he tested many
thousands of cars and reported on countless automotive events
around the world. This made him uniquely qualified to comment on
all aspects of classic and vintage motoring and
motorcycling.Relatively undimmed by age and ague, even in his
mid-90s, de Forte had no plans to retire, but, in early 2011, a
high-speed prang while testing a wayward Rudge Ulster at a racing
circuit in Belgium brought him up with a jolt, both literally and
metaphorically. After recuperating in hospital, he settled down to
write his long-awaited and much requested autobiography.This unique
and insightful book is the result.Packed with fascinating stories
about classic cars and motorcycles, A Life Awheel - the 'Auto'
Biography of W de Forte is an account of an extraordinary motoring
life, and the story of motoring in the 20th century.
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