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• It's Always Something

  Radner, Gilda

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  As a cast member on the original Saturday Night Live, Gilda Radner created a compelling character who habitually ended her routine with the line, "It's always something.". Radner chose the catch- phrase she made famous as the title to her…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• I Must Say

  My Life as Humble Comedy Legend

  Short, Martin

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  The Emmy-Award and Tony Award-winning actor and comic shares stories from his life that recount his early years with Saturday Night Live, the development of his numerous characters, his family life, and his celebrity friendships.

• Bossypants

  Fey, Tina

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  From her youthful days as a vicious nerd to her tour of duty on Saturday Night Live; from her passionately halfhearted pursuit of physical beauty to her life as a mother eating things off the floor; from her one-sided college romance to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Still Foolin' 'Em

  Where I've Been, Where I'm Going, and Where the Hell Are My Keys?

  Crystal, Billy

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  With his trademark wit and heart, he outlines the absurdities and challenges that come with growing old, from insomnia to memory loss to leaving dinners with half your meal on your shirt.

• Al Franken, Giant of the Senate

  Franken, Al

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  The Harvard-educated comedian and talk-show host chronicles the story of his unlikely senatorial campaign, detailing the ensuing months-long recount and what his service has taught him about America's deeply polarized political culture.

• A Very Punchable Face

  A Memoir

  Jost, Colin

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  In a collection of humorous essays, the Saturday Night Live head writer and Weekend Update co-anchor tells the story of his life so far.

• This Will All Be Over Soon

  A Memoir

  Strong, Cecily

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  In this raw, unflinching memoir about loss, love, laughter and hope, a Saturday Night Live cast member tries to make sense of her beloved cousin's death and embrace the life-affirming lessons he taught her in an upended world struck by the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Leslie F*cking Jones

  Jones, Leslie

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  Introducing the woman behind the laughs, this audacious memoir reveals what it took for Leslie Jones to become one of America's most beloved and plain-speaking superstars, encouraging others to let go of the fear and self-doubt holding…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Little Weirds

  Slate, Jenny

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  The actress, stand-up comedian and best-selling children's book author explores her internal self, dreams and insecurities through bursts of writing on a wide range of subjects from heartbreak and divorce, to the smell of honeysuckle and a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Wreckage of My Presence

  Essays

  Wilson, Casey

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  Laugh-out-loud, deeply insightful, and emotion-filled essays from multi-talented actress, comedian, podcaster, and writer Casey Wilson.

• When I Was Your Age

  Life Lessons, Funny Stories & Questionable Parenting Advice From a Professional Clown

  Thompson, Kenan

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  In this heartwarming and surprising ode to growing up, getting older and wiser and learning from your mistakes, SNL's longest-ever-serving cast member shares hilarious yet poignant essays that offer any reader valuable advice on parenting,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Yes Please

  Poehler, Amy

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  The actress best known for her work on "Parks and Recreation" and "Saturday Night Live" reveals personal stories and offers her humorous take on such topics as love, friendship, parenthood, and her relationship with Tina Fey.

• Girl Walks into a Bar...

  Comedy Calamities, Dating Disasters, and a Midlife Miracle

  Dratch, Rachel

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  The former Saturday Night Live comedienne recounts her midlife career slump, long-distance relationship, and unplanned motherhood, which culminated in uproarious childcare activities and the bewilderment of friends and family members.

• Hello, Molly!

  A Memoir

  Shannon, Molly • Wilsey, Sean

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  A candid, humorous, and heartbreaking memoir of resilience and redemption by a noted alum of Saturday Night Live.

• The Bedwetter

  Stories of Courage, Redemption, and Pee

  Silverman, Sarah

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  Comedian Silverman's memoir that mixes showbiz moments with the more serious subject of her teenage bout with depression as well as stories of her childhood and adolescence.

• Gasping for Airtime

  Two Years in the Trenches of Saturday Night Live

  Mohr, Jay

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  The author recounts his two-year stint as a performer and writer for "Saturday Night Live," during which he survived the show's grueling schedule, interacted with numerous co-stars, and witnessed the downfall of fellow cast members.

• Based on a True Story

  A Memoir

  Macdonald, Norm

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  A somewhat fictionalized account of the life of Canadian stand up comedian, writer, producer and actor Norm MacDonald.

• If It's Not One Thing, It's Your Mother

  Sweeney, Julia

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  The Broadway actress and early 1990s cast member of Saturday Night Live shares uproarious parenting misadventures, from her poignant decision to adopt as a single woman and her transition to a stay-at-home mom after marriage to her efforts…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• You Can Do It!

  Speak Your Mind, America

  Schneider, Rob

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  In his debut book, Schneider tells his story of a Hollywood-comedian-turned-vocal-advocate for open dialogue. He takes readers through his life in show business, shares stories from Saturday Night Live, and makes a case for fearlessness in…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Almost Interesting

  The Memoir

  Spade, David

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  A biting personal account by the actor, comedian and Saturday Night Live alumni traces his childhood and challenging progression to fame in an account that also shares dry-wit, behind-the-scenes anecdotes.