Amy was first involved with sketch comedy when she joined the group my. Poehler is frank and funny throughout yes please, as is her nature, but her writing unearths a wise narrator whos seen some of the worst of life and come out. Although that spirit gives the book a delightfully frenetic pace, poehler is. The book is a shallow, indulgent, wandering narrative that sortof tells me what shaped miss poehler as a person. 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. The much anticipated first book from comedic genius, actress, media darling, star of parks and recreation, alum ofsaturday night live, and all around awesome lady, amy poehler.
Most people already know that amy poehler is wickedly funny, but with her new book, yes please, more people will get to discover all the amazing other facets of the snl alum and parks and. In the audio book, yes please, amy and her cowriters narrate. 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. Welcome to the audiobook edition of amy poehlers yes please. Both her parents were school teachers in newton, massachusetts. She complains no less than a dozen times how hard it is to write a book and how busy she is. Jan 29, 20 the publisher said in a statement that the asyetuntitled book, planned for a fall 2014 publication, was inspired in part by poehlers interest in helping young women navigate the adult world, adding that the memoir would be an illustrated, nonlinear diary full of humor and honesty and brimming with true stories, fictional anecdotes. Yes please is poehlers first book, an autobiographical memoir of sorts that shows off the parks and recreation actress witas well as her wisdom. To kick of a new year and a new decade, we are joining shift7 and the female quotient to. The book yes please by amy poehler is an excellent novel that talks about amys personal stories, childhood experiences, feminine encounters, love affairs, relationship, parenthood as well as her candid revelations about her past struggle with drugs and her 2012 divorce from former husband will arnett poeler 199. 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. Miss poehler is so so talented and funny, but yes please might be the whiniest book ive ever read. Wed get to hang out with amy poehler, watching dumb movies, listening to music, and swapping tales about our coworkers and difficult childhoods. After studying improv at chicago s second city and improvolympic in the early 1990s, she cofounded the improvisationalcomedy troupe upright citizens brigade.
When shes not helping to govern the fictional city of pawnee, ind. Yes please amy poehler paperback harpercollins publishers. In her first book, one of our most beloved funny folk delivers a smart, pointed, and ultimately inspirational read. We have amy poehlers manager information, along with her booking agents info as well. It made me love amy poehler even more than i already did, which is way too much.
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. The book is hilarious, beautifully designed, and captures amy in so many ways. How is it similar or different to other memoirs you have read. Amy poehlers new book, yes please, includes backstage saturday night live stories, lists, old photos and guest essays from both her parents. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. 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. Amy poehler is hosting a dinner party and youre invited.
Cocaine, sex tips and more from amy poehlers new book. Cocaine, sex tips and more from amy poehlers new book page six. But and this is not the first time im going to compare the two memoirs where tina feys bossypants contained humorous essays written specifically for the purpose of being funny, poehler s does not. And, i totally realize what i was missing out on by not knowing who amy is. C omedian and actor amy poehler spends several pages of her new book complaining about how difficult it is to write a book.
Amy poehler simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Do you want to spend some time with the lady who made you howl with laughter on. The group moved to new york city in 1996 where their. 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. Traveling mercies by anne lamott the autobiographical essays in this collection cover faith and family, booze, men, and selflove. Founded by artist amy poehler and producer meredith walker, amy poehlers smart girls organization is dedicated to helping young people cultivate their authentic selves. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Hey, shooting poison in your face does not keep you from turning 50.
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. Because in a perfect world, wed all be friends with amysomeone who seems so fun, is full of interesting stories, tells great jokes, and offers plenty of advice and wisdom the useful kind, not the. Amy meredith poehler is an american actress, comedian, voice artist, producer and writer. As long as your funding is commensurate to the price range to book amy poehler, cti will propose your event to the official agency representing amy poehler. The guest list is starstudded with vocal appearances from carol burnett, seth meyers, michael schur, patrick stewart, kathleen turner, and even amys parents.
I feel like i had a much better appreciation of her as an actress after reading her book. Oct 28, 2014 grammy nominee audie award, humor, 2015 amy poehler is hosting a dinner party and youre invited. Only a parks and rec fan, for example, will gobble up such revelations as. Read writing about books in amy poehlers smart girls. She is of irish from her mother and english, irish, german, and portuguese from her father descent. Read a sample read a sample enlarge book cover audio excerpt. Download yes please amy poehler download your favorite book. Amy poehler biography childhood, life achievements. Authors pretend their stories were always shiny and perfect and just. She is of irish from her mother and english, irish, german, and. Founded by artist amy poehler and producer meredith walker, amy poehler s smart girls organization is dedicated to helping young people cultivate their authentic selves. She was a cast member of the television program saturday night live between 2001 and 2008. Youve reached the end of sample yes please by amy poehler back to product details page. 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.
Do you want to get to know the woman we first came to love on comedy centrals upright citizens brigade. View amy poehler contact information name, email address, phone number. What did you know of amy poehler before you read yes, please. Amy meredith poehler was born in newton, massachusetts, to high school teachers eileen frances milmore and william grinstead poehler. Amy poehler 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 befunny and when to be serious.
Not the most exciting job in the whole world although definitely a tasty one, but poehler makes her story a great read through vivid imagery, attention to detail, and particular word choice. Yes please isnt some frilly memoir about playing it straight and being. The guest list is starstudded with vocal appearances from carol burnett, seth meyers, michael schur, patrick stewart, kathleen turner, and even amys parentsyes please is the ultimate audiobook extravaganza. Discussion questions for yes, please by amy poehler. Amy meredith poehler is an american actress, comedian, voice artist, producer. Read the soft copy of this book anytime, anywhere and download it for free. Amy poehler was born on september 16, 1971, in newton, massachusetts, and attended boston college. Yes please by amy poehler overdrive rakuten overdrive. In her personal essay take your licks, amy poehler recounts her summer working as an ice cream scooper at chadwicks. 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 thir. Amy was first involved with sketch comedy when she joined the group.
While i was reading this book, the movie sisters came out and so since i had a clue about amy poehler i had to go see it and omg it is hilarious. Everything is presented in a straightforward, matter. 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. Amy poehler is an onscreen character, comic, and author. Yes please isnt some frilly memoir about playing it. Powered by amy s charming and hilarious, biting yet wise voice, yes please is a book full of words to live by. If you loved yes please, then try reading these 9 books.
She hopes her new book, yes please, will get her invited onto her hero judge judys yacht. Oct 28, 2014 most people already know that amy poehler is wickedly funny, but with her new book, yes please, more people will get to discover all the amazing other facets of the snl alum and parks and. I know that amy really does like to entertain that way. Powered by amys charming and hilarious, biting yet wise voice, yes please is a book full of words to live by. Nov 26, 2014 c omedian and actor amy poehler spends several pages of her new book complaining about how difficult it is to write a book. Because in a perfect world, wed all be friends with amy someone who seems so fun, is full of interesting stories, tells great jokes, and offers plenty of advice and wisdom the useful kind, not the. I gave kalings book to my friends but id give this as a high school or college graduation gift. Treat yourself to a new book by amy poehler the new york. Welcome to the audiobook edition of amy poehler s yes please. After studying improv at chicagos second city and improvolympic in the early 1990s, she cofounded the.
The general election was less than three weeks away. Raised in burlington, massachusetts, she graduated from boston college. Amy poehler is an inspiration and an absolute hero, and then she wrote a book about it. Just in time to fill the parks and recreationshaped hole in our lives comes amy poehler s very own memoir. Oct 28, 2014 amy poehlers literary look back showcases her sharp wit and emotional intelligence. Do you think listening to the book versus reading it would be a different experience. Amy poehlers current work schedule and location in relation to your events type, date, budget, and locality will play a primary factor in the acceptance of booking amy poehler for your party. Amy meredith poehler was born in newton, massachusetts, to high school teachers eileen frances milmore and william. Apr 20, 2015 part of what makes poehlers book so memorable and so unmistakably amy is her refusal to sugarcoat her stories. Amy poehlers literary look back showcases her sharp wit and emotional intelligence.
Grammy nominee audie award, humor, 2015 amy poehler is hosting a dinner party and youre invited. Read writing about books in amy poehler s smart girls. Sometimes shell charge people 25 cents to take a picture with a stuffed rabbit. Amy meredith poehler was born on 16 september 1971, in newton, massachusetts, usa, to william grinstead poehler and eileen frances.
I still love amy poehler and i think shes a brilliant performer, but this book wasnt that funny but its full of wisdom. 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. Amy poehler cant write a book and not be funny, because shes amy fuckin poehler. Yes please 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. Find amy poehler booking agent and manager contact info here. Amy also talks about her personal life, her relationship with her parents and her advice for people in various aspects of life. Part of what makes poehlers book so memorable and so unmistakably amy is her refusal to sugarcoat her stories. Yes please by amy poehler meet your next favorite book. Oct 28, 2014 wed get to hang out with amy poehler, watching dumb movies, listening to music, and swapping tales about our coworkers and difficult childhoods. In it, she details her early days in improv and the struggle as a working comedian, especially in a supposedly mans world. Kathleen turner, carol burnett, amy poehler, mike schur bookmark added at 0. Treat yourself to a new book by amy poehler the new york times.
Oct 28, 2014 in her first book, one of our most beloved funny folk delivers a smart, pointed, and ultimately inspirational read. 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. Youve reached the end of sample yes please by amy poehler back to product details page customers who bought this also bought. But, more directly, with her sarah palin rap from 2008. Download yes please amy poehler download your favorite. But and this is not the first time im going to compare the two memoirs where tina feys bossypants contained humorous essays written specifically for the purpose of being funny, poehlers does not. After graduation, she moved to chicago and joined the improv troupes second city and the upright. Actually, memoir is a bit of a misnomer for this dey street books.
With all the past and present knowledge, what is your opinion on amy poehler. Hire amy poehler for a corporate event or performance booking. Ap photo for the first time, the parks and recreation star opens up about her ex. Amy poehler is a writer, actress, producer, and director. Written by amy poehler, audiobook narrated by amy poehler, carol burnett, seth meyers, mike schur, eileen poehler, william poehler, patrick stewart, kathleen turner. Oct 15, 2015 how did you like amy s writing style for the memoir.