Y’all know I’m a sucker for a good memoir, and Amy Poehler’s Yes, Please is definitely one of those.
I first spotted Amy on Upright Citizen’s Brigade, when I was repeatedly drawn to this strange, big-eyed blonde who just radiated good-natured weirdness. When she moved to SNL I started girl-crushing, and by Parks and Recreations I was besotted. She’s super smart, and so funny. When I got my hands on the Audible version of her book I was excited, because I knew the book was going to be good. AND she was going to read it to me. (I’m so spoiled.)
It always makes me feel good to hear of celebrities who had happy, stable childhoods and grew up to become normal, productive people, rather than the endless drama, dysfunction and anguish that you always imagine fuels a creative career.
I enjoyed listening to her journey, and her early experiences in comedy. I enjoyed her anecdotes about behind the scenes at SNL. And I fell in love with her husband, Will Arnett, all over again. He’s one of my favourite comedians, and I was so chuffed when they were married. They seemed perfect together. It broke my heart when they divorced. But she was so classy and diplomatic. I have ‘nuff respect for her for not dragging his name in the muck.
The cherry on top is, she also wins the award for best chapter title of all time: “Humping Justin Timberlake”. I could never have come up with anything that fabulous.
Good job, Amy. I’m waiting for you to write again!
Pairings
Yes, Please is paired with The Best of The Carol Burnett Show By TimeLife: 33 Episodes on 11 DVD Collection, because Amy’s such a fan of Carol’s she managed to persuade her to speak on the book. And who doesn’t adore Carol Burnett?
And An Introductory Guide to Magic Mushrooms: The Beginners Psychedelic Explorer’s Guide of This Hallucinogenic Plant, i.e., a guide to tripping on mushrooms. Because, well . . . read the book.
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