Most of all, this witty, engaging book offers insights into the mind of one of America's most beloved comics.... Dear Reader, I was awfully excited when I was asked to write a book. I was however, nervous. I was afraid I didn't have anything important to say. But when I began writing, I realized that although I don't know a lot about any one thing, I know a little about a whole bunch of things: baking a pie; dancing; curing the common cold; running the Iditarod-it's all in the book. And I realized I notice things that maybe some people don't notice (or they don't notice that they don't notice). That's all in the book, too. Kaina internetu: Už šią prekę gausite 0. 52 knygų eurų! Išsiųsime per 16–20 d. d. In this #1 New York Times bestseller, Ellen DeGeneres shares her hilarious take on everything from our most baffling human foibles-including how we behave in elevators, airplanes, and restrooms, and why we're so scared of the boogeyman-to fashion trends, celebrity, and her secret recipe for Ellen's Real Frenchy French Toast.
A neighbor during her childhood tells the adult Ellen, while she is doing research for her book, that she was "one ugly baby. " Perhaps that is why her parents took so few pictures of her in comparison to her older brother, Van, who they seemed to have photographed every thirty seconds. When speaking to her high school guidance counselor about her performance there, he told her that everyone now thinks of Ellen as a bright student. However, the teachers probably only have that opinion since she became a celebrity because he remembers them having to cheat in order for her to graduate. Although most of the book, "My Point and I Do Have One, " ranges from light silliness to a comedy of the absurd, Ellen does make a few points that seem to be based in reality. She offers genuine opinions and concern about these issues. Ellen's love of animals and her strong stance for animal rights comes through loud and clear. She is an advocate for all animals and she detests the use of animals for any testing.
I'll never be able to take a shower alone 've read this book twice now, and it never ceases to amaze me with its laugh-out-loud humor and prose. I pick it up when I need a good laugh. In fact, that makes it a great pick-me-up! It never gets old for me. I've also given this book as a gift to friends. Thankfully you can find it really cheap now. :)So what are you waiting for? Order this book and you'll have something to read over and over and over again! You'll never have to buy another book. Hysterically funny Published by User, 18 years ago Without doubt, this is one of the funniest books I have ever read... and read... and read. And each time I read it, I laugh all over again. I even took it to work and read it out loud to a coworker on our lunch breaks. Each day, we'd read a new chapter. Whether you're a fan of Ellen, never heard of Ellen, or can't stand Ellen, you've got to read this book. She has such an unconventional way of looking at things and relating a story. She'll keep you laughing for hours.
Ellen Lee DeGeneres was born January 26, 1958. DeGeneres was raised in Metairie, Louisiana, the daughter of Elizabeth Jane DeGeneres, a speech therapist. She moved back to New Orleans to attend the University of New Orleans, where she majored in communication studies. After one semester, she left school to do clerical work in a law firm with her cousin Laura Gillen. She also held a job selling clothes at the chain store the Merry-Go-Round at the Lakeside Shopping Center. Other working experiences included being a waitress at TGI Friday's, a house painter, a hostess, and a bartender. She relates much of her childhood and career experiences in her comedic work. DeGeneres started performing stand-up comedy at small clubs and coffee houses. By 1981 she was the emcee at Clyde's Comedy Club in New Orleans. In the early 1980s she began to tour nationally, being named Showtime's Funniest Person in America in 1982. In 1986 she appeared for the first time on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, who likened her to Bob Newhart.
Was this review helpful for you? Rating: 4 out of 5 stars (4/5) Was this review helpful for you? Left me rolling on the floor with laughter. The only flaw was that she had a hard time meeting the minimum word count to be considered a novel, so parts of the book are just "word fillers"... but at least she's honest about that! Rating: 4 out of 5 stars (4/5) Left me rolling on the floor with laughter. but at least she's honest about that! Was this review helpful for you? Rating: 2 out of 5 stars (2/5) Was this review helpful for you? I didn't find this book very funny at all. I think Ellen Degeneres is so funny largely because of her delivery and just reading her words on a page just didn't cut it. I LOVE Ellen but I didn't love this book. Rating: 2 out of 5 stars (2/5) I didn't find this book very funny at all. Was this review helpful for you?
Written in 1995, Ellen does not venture into any contentious aspects of her life that surface later and keeps the subject matter light, general and non-controversial.
Popis In this #1 New York Times bestseller, Ellen DeGeneres shares her hilarious take on everything from our most baffling human foibles including how we behave in elevators, airplanes, and restrooms, and why we re so scared of the boogeyman to fashion trends, celebrity, and her secret recipe for Ellen s Real Frenchy French Toast. Most of all, this witty, engaging book offers insights into the mind of one of America s most beloved comics. "Dear Reader, I was awfully excited when I was asked to write a book. I was however, nervous. I was afraid I didn t have anything important to say. But when I began writing, I realized that although I don t know a lot about any one thing, I know a little about a whole bunch of things: baking a pie; dancing; curing the common cold; running the Iditarod it s all in the book. And I realized I notice things that maybe some people don t notice (or they don t notice that they don t notice). That s all in the book, too. " " Nakladatel Random House datum vydání 18.
Description In this #1 New York Times bestseller, Ellen DeGeneres shares her hilarious take on everything from our most baffling human foibles-including how we behave in elevators, airplanes, and restrooms, and why we're so scared of the boogeyman-to fashion trends, celebrity, and her secret recipe for Ellen's Real Frenchy French Toast. Most of all, this witty, engaging book offers insights into the mind of one of America's most beloved comics.... Dear Reader, I was awfully excited when I was asked to write a book. I was however, nervous. I was afraid I didn't have anything important to say. But when I began writing, I realized that although I don't know a lot about any one thing, I know a little about a whole bunch of things: baking a pie; dancing; curing the common cold; running the Iditarod-it's all in the book. And I realized I notice things that maybe some people don't notice (or they don't notice that they don't notice). That's all in the book, too. show more
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