The Funny Thing Is…
The Funny Thing Is…
Ellen DeGeneres published her first book of comic essays, the #1 bestselling My Point…And I Do Have One, way back in 1996. Not one to rest on her laurels, the witty star of stage and screen has since dedicated her life to writing a hilarious new book. That book is this book. After years of painstaking, round-the-clock research, surviving on a mere twenty minutes of sleep a night, and collaborating with lexicographers, plumbers, and mathematicians, DeGeneres has crafted a work that is both easy to use and very funny. Along with her trademark ramblings, The Funny Thing Is… contains hundreds of succinct insights into her psyche and offers innovative features including: More than 50,000 simple, short words arranged in sentences that form
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Audiobook is the way to go!,
Ellen is once again brilliant with her witty insights and creativity. I bought this as an audiobook on CD, since I saw that it was “read by the author.” It was great to hear her stories and joke the way she intended them to be heard! If you’re planning on buying this book, audiobook is definitely the way to go!
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|Jellin With Ellen….,
This review refers to THE FUNNY THING IS…by Ellen Degeneres
The Funny Thing Is…that I’m not sure why everyone did not find this fabulous take on the everyday situations that life doles out to us, as well written, witty and uplifting as I did. On every page, Ellen Degeneres finds the humor, and gives incredibly funny solutions to dealing with all those little annoying, tedious and embarrassing events. Now the solutions may not be realistic…but we sure wish they were!
Ellen kept me great company, while sitting and waiting in various places. I took her with me all the time. I’m sure I garnered a few stares too, as I chuckled out loud reading about her take on everything from ‘That’s Why Prison Wouldn’t Be So Bad’(where else could you get away from all the responsiblities?) to ‘Things That Are Bothering Me This Week”, her wonderful account of her tour(‘Dear Diary’), to ‘Clothes I Have Regretted Wearing”(haven’t we all seen pictures of ourselves from years ago that make us cringe?) and ‘Naming My Book: The Odyssey’.
Her subtle wit sparkles with energy. Her style is down to earth and unpretentious. I felt like I was catching up with an old friend(a very funny old friend!).
I recieved this book as a gift at a very stressful time in my life. I needed a lift, and this book gave it to me. I have not as yet, read her first book, MY POINT…AND I DO HAVE ONE, so this review is not in comparison to that one, but I am now looking foward to reading that one as well.
Just kick back and chill to this very enjoyable read….Laurie
also recommended:
The Woman’s Book of Movie Quotes
On the Road (Essential Edition): (Penguin Essential Edition)
Angela’s Ashes: A Memoir of a Childhood
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|ELLEN BOMBECK?,
WOW! I did not know what to expect from this book when I bought in on AMAZON. I didn’t know if it would be political or preachy. But I love Ellen Degeneres so I bought it. IMAGINE MY SURPRISE when this book reminded me of the late, great Erma Bombeck!
By all appearances, Ellen Degeneres is ready to accept the crown for the new queen of written comedy. This fun book reminded me so much of Erma Bombeck… funny, simple circumstances that we can all relate to. Expertly written, THE FUNNY THING IS… had me laughing from cover to cover.
5 stars for sure… my recommendation? BUY IT NOW! You rock, Ellen!
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