Thursday, November 15, 2007
This is another book that I am ashamed not to own. Like Colbert, I have been following Amy Sedaris’ work since her first show on Comedy Central. She is a very funny lady and happens to be the sister of my favorite author, David Sedaris. After reading David’s books, I have a much better understanding of Amy’s life and can see how she ended up being so very hilarious. This book is a collection of her entertaining tips she has collected over the years. I have seen examples of them during her guest spots on late night shows like Conan or David Letterman. She has interesting little crafts that you would never learn in Home Economics class. For example, she outlines how to make a playful cat toy only using a tampon, googley eyes and a marker. She also mixes actual recipes into the book, which is an interesting twist considering how funny the rest of the book is. I am really hoping to get this book for Christmas, so I can use it to throw a hilarious and entertaining New Year’s party for all of my friends.
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Alright, I have to admit that I am very dissapointed in myself that I didn’t go right out and buy this book the second that it was available. I am a huge fan of Stephen Colbert, and have been since the Exit 57
days. That show was funny, but his next show with his fellow Exit 57
costars was even better. Strangers With Candy
was a complete gem of a show and its quirky, dark and satiric humor still makes me laugh when I watch it on DVD today. Also, his stint on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart
is, in my humble opinion, what made that show worth watching. I was so excited when I found out that he was getting his own satirical political pundit show. The Colbert Report
continues to be one of my favorite shows, and I am excited to see what the same type of thing is like in book format. I have read his other book, Wigfield,
and it is wonderful. It is very funny and is written in the point of view of a familiar Colbert- style character. The narrator is a very self important and narcissistic writer who doesn’t care about anyone but himself. This is reminicient of his character on his show, and made the book very entertaining. While the book was great, it also had other contributing authors. This is part of the reason I am so excited to see how he does on his own. As soon as I get my hands on this book I am definitely going to read it cover to cover.