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The last black unicorn
by Tiffany Haddish
The stand-up comedian and co-star of The Carmichael Show presents a humorous collection of autobiographical essays that reflect her disadvantaged youth as a foster child in South Central Los Angeles, her discovery of her talent for comedy and her struggles with gender, race and class boundaries in the entertainment industry.
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A very punchable face : a memoir
by Colin Jost
In a collection of humorous essays, the Saturday Night Live head writer and Weekend Update co-anchor tells the story of his life so far. Illustrations.
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Bossypants
by Tina Fey
The breakout star of Saturday Night Live and Thirty Rock gives a humorous account of her life, as well as behind-the-scenes stories from her hit shows. Reprint. 250,000 first printing.
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Why not me?
by Mindy Kaling
The star of The Mindy Project and author of the best-selling Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? presents a second collection of uproarious essays, observations, fears and advice on everything from prisoner fan mail to celebrity interactions.
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Yes please
by Amy Poehler
A first-person account by the Golden Globe-winning actress best known for her work on Parks and Recreation and Saturday Night Live includes coverage of such topics as her relationships with caregivers and her friendship with Tina Fey. Reprint. 300,000 first printing.
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You can't touch my hair : and other things I still have to explain
by Phoebe Robinson
The stand-up comedian and WNYC podcaster offers humorous, poignant essays describing her experience as a black woman in modern America on topics such as how she¡s been questioned on her love of Billy Joel and U2 and why you can¡t touch her hair.
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The awkward thoughts of W. Kamau Bell : tales of a 6' 4", African-American, heterosexual, cisgender, left-leaning, asthmatic, Black and proud blerd, mama's boy, dad, and stand-up comedian
by W. Kamau Bell
A memoir and manifesto by the comedian, podcast host, and star of "United Shades of America" shares progressive views on issues ranging from race relations and law enforcement to right-wing politics and parenthood
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Save yourself
by Cameron Esposito
The Los Angeles-based comic, actor and writer shares funny, insightful and, at times, cringe-worthy recollections about everything from coming out to how joining the circus can help you become a better comic to accepting yourself for who you are. 15,000 first printing.
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Is this anything?
by Jerry Seinfeld
Collecting material from half a century in comedy, a chronologically arranged selection of favorite skits and memories by the iconic funnyman and author of the best-selling Seinlanguage includes selections from his original “Catch a Rising Star” performance. One million first printing. Illustrations.
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Calypso
by David Sedaris
A collection of personal essays by the best-selling author of Let's Explore Diabetes With Owls and Me Talk Pretty One Day shares even more revealing and intimate memories from his upbringing and family life. 300,000 first printing
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I Tried to Change So You Don't Have to : True Life Lessons
by Loni Love
The Emmy Award-winning cohost of Fox’s The Real and SiriusXM’s Café Mocha presents a laugh-out-loud memoir about learning to resist the pressures of conformity while unlocking personal potential through self-acceptance. 75,000 first printing.
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Last words
by George Carlin
An autobiography that the late comedian nearly completed before he died chronicles his storied career, during which he pushed the boundaries of comedy and language and influenced several generations of performers. By the author of When Will Jesus Bring the Pork Chops? 500,000 first printing.
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I can't make this up : life lessons
by Kevin Hart
The award-winning actor and comedian presents an inspirational memoir on the importance of believing in oneself, sharing stories about the addiction and abuse that marked his childhood and how his unique way of looking at the world enabled his survival and successful career.
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Music to my years : a mixtape memoir of growing up and standing up
by Cristela Alonzo
The comedian, writer and producer, sharing stories of growing up as a first-generation Mexican-American in Texas, links significant moments of the book to certain songs, which results in a deeply moving, resonant and unforgettable playlist. 60,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Food : a love story
by Jim Gaffigan
Celebrates the comedian's offbeat love affair with American junk foods, sharing his observations about such topics as unappetizing coconut water, the essential nature of pretzel bread, and the deliciousness of bacon cheeseburgers
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Born standing up : a comic's life
by Steve Martin
The Emmy Award-winning comedian shares the stories of his years in stand-up comedy in a humorous memoir that recalls a first job selling guidebooks at Disneyland, his early magic and comedy act, his years of honing his craft, and the sacrifice, discipline, and originality it took to take him to the top, set against the backdrop of the tumultuous 1960s and 1970s. 350,000 first printing.
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The girl with the lower back tattoo
by Amy Schumer
An uproarious collection of no-holds-barred personal essays by the Emmy Award-winning comedian reflects on her raucous childhood antics, her hard-won rise in the entertainment industry and her struggles to maintain the courage to approach the world in unstintingly honest ways.
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