#1
New York Times
Bestseller
The much anticipated first book from comedic genius, actress, media darling, star of
Parks and Recreation
, alum of
Saturday Night Live
, and all around awesome lady, Amy Poehler.
Do you want to get to know the woman we first came to love on Comedy Central's
Upright Citizens Brigade
? Do you want to spend some time with the lady who made you howl with laughter on
, and in movies like
Baby Mama
,
Blades of Glory
, and
They Came Together
? Do you find yourself daydreaming about hanging out with the actor behind the brilliant Leslie Knope on
? Did you wish you were in the audience at the last two
Golden Globes
ceremonies, so you could bask in the hilarity of Amy's one-liners?
If your answer to these questions is "Yes Please!" then you are in luck. In her first book, one of our most beloved funny folk delivers a smart, pointed, and ultimately inspirational read. Full of the comedic skill that makes us all love Amy,
Yes Please
is a rich and varied collection of stories, lists, poetry (Plastic Surgery Haiku, to be specific), photographs, mantras and advice. With chapters like "Treat Your Career Like a Bad Boyfriend," "Plain Girl Versus the Demon" and "The Robots Will Kill Us All"
will make you think as much as it will make you laugh. Honest, personal, real, and righteous,
is full of words to live by.