Seriously--I'm kidding
2011
- television personalities
- comedians
- biography
- nyt:combined_print_nonfiction=2012-01-21
- comedians, biography
- humor, form, essays
- american wit and humor
- skådespelare
The story
The stand-up comedian, television host, best-selling author and actress candidly discusses her personal life, her professional career and describes what it was like to become a judge on American Idol.
What it’s like
Brisk, breezy and conversational, this is the kind of nonfiction you read in short sittings: a chatty, self-deprecating voice that sounds like someone talking across a kitchen table, with punchlines landing on nearly every page. The essays are short and loosely linked, so it suits a lazy afternoon, a commute, or a bedtime read when you want to laugh without having to concentrate. Its humor is gentle and observational rather than edgy, built on small anecdotes about everyday absurdity, fame, and the quirks of a famous life, with a warm, slightly goofy optimism running underneath. Emotionally it stays light, though a few reflective passages about family and self-acceptance give it a softer, more sincere middle. The content is clean and mild: no graphic material, nothing frightening, just occasional frank talk about personal matters. It is a good fit for readers who enjoy memoir-style essays, fans of television and stand-up, and anyone looking for an easy, cheerful companion book.
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