Finished 10-24-09, rating 3.5/5, Humor, pub. 2003
There is also the fact that the food is free and I always think free food tastes the best. Like when you go to those hotel manager’s receptions. Even though the food is taquitos and Swedish meatballs, they’re free and actually pretty good. The thing with prison food that might worry me is that someone might try to poison a prisoner and I might accidentally get the plate that was meant for the intended victim. That would be bad. But let’s just say I lived through that. Well then, I could probably live through just about anything! Think what a strong constitution I would have. And probably a new zest for life. What’s so bad about prison? That’s what I wanna know.
That’s why prison wouldn’t be so bad chapter
If you enjoy Ellen’s talk show, you will enjoy this book. It features her charming style of conversation, hilarious insights and crazy dinner party stories, which I believe are pure fiction or Gloria Estefan has some explaining to do. I included the excerpt from the prison chapter because it was my favorite and made me laugh out loud, but there were other chapters that made me laugh too.
Most of her observations made me smile more than laugh. I didn’t love every chapter, but I finished the book happy and feeling like I’d just spent some time with Ellen, so the book was a success.
I read this during the 24 hour read-a-thon and it was perfect for it. It lightened my mood after so many hours spent reading.
This book was from my own personal library.
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I’ve only seen her show a couple of times but I agree she is very charming. I’m sure the book is the same.
I’ve seen her show a handful of times and always enjoy her laid back humor.
She seems like a sweet person from what I have seen. She seems to have a way of putting people at ease through her humor. I would agree that if the book makes you feel like you were hanging out with her chatting away it would be a success.
Self-deprecating humor is her specialty.
I do like Ellen’s humor because it’s funny without being mean. I bet this book is a lot of fun to read.
It is rare that a comedian can pull that off.
I like Ellen a lot. This looks like a book I’ll look for in the library.
Hope they have it 🙂
Your thoughts are my exact expectations. I have it on my TBR Shelf and bought it for a friend who loves her.
I think you’ll enjoy it.
I think I’ve only seen the show a couple of times, but she just seems really fun.
I don’t usually read nonfiction, but I do enjoy Ellen…so I may have to check this one out. Thanks for the review.
I’ve seen her show a a few times but honeslty i wasn’t too impressed, i found it another copy of Oprah Winfrey’s show. But Ellen seems genuine though, glad you enjoyed the book.
It’s funny that you think she’s an Oprah knock off because I don’t see any similarities in their shows except that they are both talk shows. Since Ellen is a comedian I can’t imagine that she would even try and tackle the issues that Oprah does. There is only one Oprah 🙂
I don’t watch her shows but I do enjoy her humor. This book has been on my wish list for some time. 🙂
I really admire this woman, but what you said (…”most of her observations made me smile more than laugh”) is exactly how I felt about the book. I also listened to it, which is good, since she is extremely funny, but i didn’t finish it, which says something. 🙂
It’s nice to hear that we agreed – sometimes I don’t know when I write my reviews if I am alone in my opinions 🙂
I must get this book! I looovvvee Ellen and try not to miss her shows.
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Hi Stacy,
I am happy to see your blog is getting a lots of comments! That book looks like something I could enjoy . I used to watch Ellen and love her show.
When are you moving back?! 😦
When are you coming to see us? We may be coming sometimes next year (2010-2011) but just nothing planned yet.
I like Ellen’s humor, she’s genuine, not over emotional, and doesn’t intimidate her guests to make herself look good.
Sometimes the personality doesn’t translate well to book form, but it sounds like this was a good fit for your readathon pile.
I think I will try this, I love Ellen and definitely want to see her live. Her humour is the best, a celebrity you enjoy loving.