Ellen Degeneres Books
My Point And I Do Have One (Paperback)
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The Funny Thing Is... (Hardcover)
My Point And I Do Have One - Product Description
When I was asked to write this book, I was afraid I didn't have anything important to say; that I had no major insights into why humans do what they do. 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; explaining sex to children - it's all in the book. And I realized I notice things that maybe some people don't notice: how we behave in elevators or airplanes or restrooms; why we're scared othe boogeyman; how people sing songs the loudes when the don't know the lyrics. That's all in the book, too.
But mostly the book is about how hard it is for someone who basically just wants to be liked, to get things right and be understood.
The Funny Thing Is.... - Product Description
Degeneres continues her year-long domination of all media (following a cross-country stand-up tour, an HBO special, a show-stealing turn in Finding Nemo and the successful launch of her daily talk show in September) with this new humor collection. The laid-back, observational comedienne's stream-of-conscience musings gain additional zest from her wry and adroit delivery. Some of her funniest material is in throwaway lines, dropped with an easygoing deadpan delivery. ("My favorite exercise is walking a block and a half to the corner store to buy fudge. Then I call a cab to get back home. There's never a need to overdo anything.") Her smart and funny routines point out absurdities in everyday life. ("Batteries are packaged as though the manufacturers never want you to get to them. On the other hand, take a good look at a package of light bulbs. Thin, thin, thin cardboard that's open on both ends.") Whether offering tips to cover social embarrassments or grousing about parallel parking ("What better way to do something you're already a little leery about doing than by doing it backwards?"), Degeneres is a delight.
Both books are in excellent condition.
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