‎ NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In these hilarious essays, the Saturday Night Live head writer and Weekend Update co-anchor learns how to take a beating. Details. 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. Now I just want to kick him in the balls.”—Larry Dav… Have a card? Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. The library card you previously added can't be used to complete this action. | ISBN 9781101906323 He’s really the whole package. We are experiencing technical difficulties. Very little! NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In these hilarious essays, the Saturday Night Live head writer and Weekend Update co-anchor learns how to take a beating.“I always wanted to punch his face before I read this book. Jost presents a series of essays that takes the reader through various points in his life from his early years through to his current position both behind and in front of the camera on Saturday nights. Card Catalog Review: Losing the Atmosphere, Card Catalog Review: Welcome to the United States of Anxiety, Card Catalog Review: Transcendent Kingdom, Card Catalog Review: The Thing About Jellyfish. Now I just want to kick him in the balls.”—Larry David“Colin Jost is as funny as his face is punchable. He’s got great observations about himself which reminded me of people I know and myself. If you receive an error message, please contact your library for help. 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. Review “Colin Jost is as funny as his face is punchable. Some of his SNL stories are hilarious and he’s got oddball footnotes on most pages that are also funny. My teen and I watch it together religiously, so the parts of the book that deal with behind the scenes, SNL culture, etc., were especially interesting to me. ‎ NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In these hilarious essays, the Saturday Night Live head writer and Weekend Update co-anchor learns how to take a beating. ( Log Out /  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. He also knows a lot about Staten Island, soiling himself, internal parasites, and firemen’s pensions. This book proves both to be true.”—Seth Meyers“I was caught off guard by how much I enjoyed this book, considering how indifferent I feel about Colin as a person.”—Amy Schumer“An inspiring story that reminds us that if you are born with looks and talent, you can still make it.”—Conan O’Brien“I think this book is fantastic. It’s well written and quite funny. Copyright © 2020 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Important Notice about Copyrighted Materials. Seattle Book Review Your session has expired. Told with a healthy dose of self-deprecation, A VERY PUNCHABLE FACE reveals the brilliant mind behind some of the dumbest sketches on television, and lays bare the heart and humor of a hardworking guy --- with a face you can’t help but want to punch. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. It’s well written and quite funny. “I always wanted to punch his face before I read this book. He has led an interesting life. A Very Punchable Face: A Memoir (Unabridged) By Colin Jost. Add a library card to your account to borrow titles, place holds, and add titles to your wish list. San Francisco Book Review All in all, I really enjoyed A Very Punchable Face and recommend it to SNL fans. ( Log Out /  By clicking Sign Up, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to Penguin Random House's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Manhattan Book Review Change ). It’s full of cool revelations, like his mother’s role as chief medical officer of the NYC Fire Department. Told with a healthy dose of self-deprecation, A Very Punchable Face reveals the brilliant mind behind some of the dumbest sketches on television, and lays bare the heart and humor of a hardworking guy—with a face you can’t help but want to punch. There’s a section about which iconic sketches he wrote, and if you’ve never seen the show, it might not connect with you. Buy, Jul 14, 2020 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. It is! Told with a healthy dose of self-deprecation, A Very Punchable Face reveals the brilliant mind behind some of the dumbest sketches on television, and lays bare the heart and humor of a hardworking guy—with a face you can’t help but want to punch. Well done.”—Michael Che, Sign up for news about books, authors, and more from Penguin Random House, Visit other sites in the Penguin Random House Network. He has led an interesting life. If you're still having trouble, follow these steps to sign in. In Colin Jost's memoir A VERY PUNCHABLE FACE, Jost describes growing up on Staten Island, dealing with his mother being the chief medical officer for the NYFD, and finding comedy at Harvard and never looking back. There are many pictures, many unflattering but humorous. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. 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). And if you care about comedy—writing it, performing it, watching it, or giving up any semblance of a normal adult life for it—so is his book.”—Zadie Smith  “Colin Jost is one of the best people I know and one hell of a writer. Buy. Please add your card again, or add a different card. Kids' BookBuzz, App Dev: GoLocalAppsWebsites: Sacramento Website Designer, Be the first to review “A Very Punchable Face: A Memoir”. Jul 14, 2020 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In these hilarious essays, the Saturday Night Live head writer and Weekend Update co-anchor learns how to take a beating.“I always wanted to punch his face before I read this book. How much of the book is about Scarlett Johansson? Told with a healthy dose of self-deprecation, A VERY PUNCHABLE FACE reveals the brilliant mind behind some of the dumbest sketches on television, and lays bare the heart and humor of a hardworking guy --- with a face you can’t help but want to punch. It’s a smart book, too, and is very much like his Weekend Update newscast. Please try again later. He has five Writers Guild Awards, two Peabody Awards, and a PETA Elly Award for the sketch “Diner Lobster.” He’s also… More about Colin Jost, “I always wanted to punch his face before I read this book. | ISBN 9781101906330 Whoever wrote this book knew what she was doing. | 461 Minutes Buy, Jul 14, 2020 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). We rated this book: $ 27.00. I like pictures, are there any? “I always wanted to punch his face before I read this book. A Very Punchable Face: A Memoir. Which is to say: very. ISBN-13: 9781101906323; 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). 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 twenty-five-man match at WrestleMania (and almost won). Colin Jost is a head writer at Saturday Night Live, a Weekend Update co-anchor, and a touring stand-up comedian. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. A Very Punchable Face is a memoir of sorts from comedian/writer Colin Jost, the current co-anchor on Weekend Update and co-lead writer for Saturday Night Live. Jost has some great stories of his time at SNL as well as funny memories of stand up comedy shows gone horribly wrong. 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.