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Very Punchable Face: A Memoir
Very Punchable Face: A Memoir | Colin Jost
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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. Now I just want to kick him in the balls."--Larry David If there's one trait that makes someone well suited to comedy, it's being able to take a punch--metaphorically and, occasionally, physically. 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. 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). 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). 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. For every accomplishment (hosting the Emmys), there is a setback (hosting the Emmys). 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). 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.
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britt_brooke
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I don‘t watch SNL, but I love humorous memoirs, so when a friend recently recommended this, I placed a hold. This guy is married to Scarlett Johansson, y‘all (I‘m slow to celeb news). Anyway, Jost, a comedy writer, is unsurprisingly a fantastic, often self-deprecating, storyteller. That said, his heartfelt essay about his mom during 9/11 was a real standout. Really enjoyed this. Great on audio!

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Britdarko
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This was interesting. I‘m only a casual SNL watcher and the majority was a life story with clever quips. It was a quick read. Anyone who loves a memoir this is a good quick one.

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peaKnit
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I enjoyed this one, several laugh out loud moments and his backstory was interesting.

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Hillea2
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LOVED this audio book. I laughed out loud the whole time and now so appreciate Colin‘s work ethic when watching Weekend Update. Gotta love a self-deprecating author for the sake of the joke.

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rjsthumbelina
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Not gonna lie: I picked up this book based on the title, before I realized who Colin Jost even is. But I'm really glad I did! It was hilarious and kept my interest the whole way. Also, I'm realizing how much I love memoirs (especially from celebrities) on audiobook narrated by the author! I borrowed this one from my library with #Libby. A great pick to take your mind off of #covid and just make you laugh. I needed this

StayCurious Great job! 3y
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Crinoline_Laphroaig
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Laughing hysterically with Bluetooth earbuds in. I'm sure the neighbors are wondering what's wrong with her. Colin's right though - you're gonna want to see the pictures. So I got Kindle edition as well.

Also if Colin Jost ever does run away to Puerto Rico and write a Fantasy novel, I'd definitely read it. 🤣

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krismlars
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Not gonna lie, I‘ve had a TV crush on him for years. The book is funny, too! I respond well to his type of humor, and he also seems very intelligent. I don‘t think I‘ve ever finished a classic Russian novel, but he has inspired me.

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Nitpickyabouttrains
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Jost is funny and Witty. He talks about some great things without promising a lot of his own future.

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JoyBlue
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I am not a regular SNL viewer, though I've enjoyed Jost's Weekend Update performances on the rare occasions I've seen them.

I was pleasantly surprised at how funny his memoir was overall (being funny doesn't always translate to an enjoyable memoir). Even more, I was pleasantly surprised at how interesting his life and family are. I was especially struck by the chapter on his mom.

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Gaylagal2
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This audio book is funny and smart! I highly recommend it 🤙

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MicrobeMom
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Finished this last night. There were many time I LOL‘d in this book. I am a big fan of SNL and Jost. If you are not, this might not be the book for you. He talks a lot about his time at SNL. There is a lot of family and embarrassing moments thrown in. I feel that at 37 Colin knows himself well and has grown into his skin. Loved the chapter on his parasitic infection, but I do think he needs to see a dr. about his uncontrollable defecation.

sprainedbrain I‘m laughing just reading your review. 😂 4y
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MicrobeMom
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#talkaboutittuesday @BayouGirl85
😀 I have laughed out loud numerous time already!