You’ll also discover things about Jost that will surprise and confuse you, like how Jimmy Buffett saved his life, how Czech teenagers attacked him with potato salad, how an insect laid eggs inside his legs, and how he competed in a 25-man match at WrestleMania (and almost won). Jon Stewart - foreword, If there’s one trait that makes someone well suited to comedy, it’s being able to take a punch–metaphorically and, occasionally, physically. Saturday Night Live, But then Jim meets Georgie: ruthless ingénue, love of his life. In 2016 comedian Mike Birbiglia and poet Jennifer Hope Stein took their 14-month-old daughter Oona to the Nantucket Film Festival. Sign-in to download and listen to this audiobook today! Alex Trebek. :), I had no idea who Colin Jost was before I downloaded this book but I'm glad I do now. Cancel anytime. We appreciate your feedback. Brittany Pressley, and others, By: In these hilarious essays, the Saturday Night Live head writer and Weekend Update co-anchor learns how to take a beating. For every accomplishment (hosting the Emmys), there is a setback (hosting the Emmys). Colin Jost, Narrator: Get full version of this audiobook for free(30 day free trial) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081KBHPJ6/?tag=cheapsearch0b-20 Best Biographies & … A loyalty program that rewards you for your love of reading. From growing up in a family of firefighters on Staten Island to commuting three hours a day to high school and “seeing the sights” (like watching a Russian woman throw a stroller off the back of a ferry), to attending Harvard while Facebook was created, Jost shares how he has navigated the world like a slightly smarter Forrest Gump. 2020 xAudioBooks.Com~Formerly Known As AudioBooks.Cloud. The title should be at least 4 characters long. on October 24, 2020. As a long time fan of Colin Jost I knew I’d enjoy this book. Narrator . Trevor Noah. I enjoyed hearing about Colin’s Staten Island roots. $14.95 a month after 30 days. You’ll go behind the scenes at SNL (where he’s written some of the most memorable sketches and characters of the past fifteen years) and Weekend Update (where he’s forced by Michael Che to tell racist jokes). It took me a lifetime to have the courage and the clarity to write my memoir. Now I just want to kick him in the balls.” (Larry David). And for every absurd moment (watching paramedics give CPR to a raccoon), there is an honest, emotional one (recounting his mother’s experience on the scene of the Twin Towers’ collapse on 9/11). Some of his personal experiences were just so bat sh*t crazy I have my doubts as to their veracity but it still makes for an entertaining listen. I want to tell the story of the moments - the ups and downs, the triumphs and traumas, the debacles and the dreams - that contributed to the person I am today. Amy Poehler. Since his first performance at the legendary New York nightclub "Catch a Rising Star" as a 21-year-old college student in fall of 1975, Jerry Seinfeld has written his own material and saved everything. (Seth Meyers), "I was caught off guard by how much I enjoyed this book, considering how indifferent I feel about Colin as a person." James Andrew Miller, Narrated by Colin Jost. Shared by:ThaDreamkiller Written by Colin Jost Read by Colin Jost Format: MP3 Bitrate: 64 Kbps Unabridged Length: 7 hours 41 minutes Date of release: 2020 In these hilarious essays, the Saturday Night Live head writer and Weekend Update co-anchor learns how to take a beating. You'll go behind the scenes at SNL and Weekend Update (where he's written some of the most memorable sketches and jokes of the past fifteen years). Hands down one of my favorite books in recent memory. ©2020 Colin Jost (P)2020 Random House Audio, By: Well done." Martin Short takes you on a rich, hilarious, and occasionally heartbreaking ride through his life and times, from his early years in Toronto as a member of the fabled improvisational troupe Second City to the all-American comic big time of Saturday Night Live and memorable roles in movies such as ¡Three Amigos! and others. “I always wanted to punch his face before I read this book. Tina Fey. I will basically follow everything Colin does from now on because he is so funny and human at the same time. But I was surprise and listened tearfully to the reverence in which he wrote / spoke about his mother, Mrs. Jost, and her horrifying experiences on 911; the sincerity in his voice as he describes his father, family, and fellow comedians. Écoutez « A Very Punchable Face A Memoir » de Colin Jost disponible chez Rakuten Kobo. I like how the writer and reader were the same. You can remove the unavailable item(s) now or we'll automatically remove it at Checkout. Trevor Noah, By: He also knows a lot about Staten Island, soiling himself, internal parasites, and firemen’s pensions. I went deep into my childhood and gave the scared little girl inside of me a big voice. Alex Trebek, The Untold Story of the Greatest Sitcom of the 2000s: An Oral History, By: The guest list is star-studded with vocal appearances from Carol Burnett, Seth Meyers, Michael Schur, Patrick Stewart, Kathleen Turner, and even Amy’s parents - Yes Please is the ultimate audiobook extravaganza. He referred to pictures in the hard copy so many times that I actually bought it as well. Try an audiobook of your choice. Looks like you're in Vietnam. Ken Jennings, First time visiting Audible? Go to our Vietnam store to continue. Her career at a low point, Dratch suddenly had time for yoga, dog- sitting, learning Spanish - and dating. Now I just want to kick him in the balls.”—Larry DavidIf there’s one trait that makes someone well suited to comedy, it’s being able to take a punch—metaphorically and, occasionally, physically. By confirming your purchase, you agree to Audible's. Before Liz Lemon, before "Weekend Update," before "Sarah Palin," Tina Fey was just a young girl with a dream: a recurring stress dream that she was being chased through a local airport by her middle-school gym teacher. Rachel Dratch, Painfully True Stories from a Reluctant Dad, By: by And you’ll experience the life of a touring stand-up comedian—from performing in rural college cafeterias at noon to opening for Dave Chappelle at Radio City Music Hall. Narrated by Colin Jost. Christina Delaine,