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Summary: The funniest book in Print
Review: Ellen Degeneres is the funniest comedic performer to evergrace the stage, and now bookshelves. Her book, "My Point...and I do have one" is not your typical book written by comedians. Ellen has not written this book to tell you how much she loves her family, nor has she written it to tell you all about the hard times she's had in her life, she wrote it to bring you extreme joy, and hours of endless laughter. When I first read this book in November of last year I had only heard of Ellen from an HBO Comedy Showcase, and I knew then that she was extremely funny. I borrowed the book from a friend and went into my room and lay down on my bed. I began to read it and before even finishing the first chapter, and began laughing, hard. Laughing so hard in fact that tears began streaming down my eyes. My mother ran to my door and began knocking to ask what was wrong. She thought I was crying I was laughing so hard. In her book Ellen looks at the little things in life, like what your teachers and friends thought of you when you were growing up. What it is like to have a sister or brother who is favoured. She deals with all of the issues, such as wearing fur, in the funniest manner possible. She does not tell about her life, at least not in an auto- biographical manner. She looks at the little things in life that we never take time to notice and she notices them for us and makes us laugh about them. No one will be able to read more than a page of this book without breaking into glorious laughter. It is a very therapeutic book which could bring even the most dismal of people out of the dumps. READ IT!!!!
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Summary: Funny Book For DeGeneras Fans
Review: I picked this up not really familiar with Ellen's comedy, but I was truly a fan after reading it. It was so amusing by Ellen's querky personality and wonderful offbeat humor. She has a wonderful way of putting things that never failed to crack me up. Like most comedy books though, I must admit that I would probably find all of the material far more humorous and enjoyable if I saw a preformance; Ellen, like other comedians, is great in her field but no writer--her routine loses a bit of humor when transferred to paper. It is still an enjoyable book and laugh-at-able read. Recommended for the fans of Kate Clinton (and Kate Clinton recommended for those who become fans of this book.)
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Summary: Not as funny as I thought
Review: I love Ellen DeGeneres as an actor and a comedienne. When I read this book, whilst I found some parts of it amusing, I have to say it wasn't as funny as I expected. Part of my disappointment was that this book was written before Ellen came out and when I read it, I can see she is holding back. There are a couple of references to relationships with men that just don't ring true. It's worth a read, but I don't think it's the funniest thing I have read.
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Summary: This book is for Ellen fans!
Review: Having watched Ellen's standup for the past 15 years or so, this book is so true to her. Her goofy nature, her ramblings, her self-deprecating humor, her screwball imagination, it's all typical Ellen. I don't think readers should expect an autobiography, I think they should expect typical Ellen humor. I don't expect everyone to like this book, but I read this entire book on a long bus ride once and I was laughing so hard, the lady next to me thought I was crying. This book is for true Ellen fans, and anyone who wants a good laugh. For those looking for an in depth analysis of Ellen's life, look elsewhere. This is 100% pure Ellen. This book is mostly fictional. It doesn't pretend to be real. Those people who read this book and find it unfunny or confusing are obviously attuned to a different type of humor. This book should be read if you want a totally goofy good time. Yes, of course it rambles. So does Ellen, she always has. This book is Ellen's humor and her personality in a neat little package. I just wish she would write more!
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Summary: "LOL"
Review: I have to say this book was laugh-out-loud funny. But hey, its Ellen DeGeneres what do you expect? Well, I suppose it didn't actually meet my expectations. It was rather shallow and not meaty at all to say the least. It was kinda just a collection of jokes and wit. Nothing personal was in it at all. In fact it was the opposite of personal as you could tell that 99% of the stories in it were made up to be funny. She wasn't even out yet so there were some hetero-oriented references in there that seemed wholly out of place. But again it was hilarious because it was Ellen and she's funny. And it only took me one night to read it which was what I was looking for at the time having come off of a binge of actual memoirs with substance. So really if you're looking for something to keep your brain occupied this isn't for you at all. But if you love Ellen DeGeneres you'll like this.
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Summary: For true Ellen fans only!
Review: The key to enjoying this book is very simple. If you understand Ellen's sense of humor you will love this book. It's that simple. Many readers just do not seem to understand this. Of course this book rambles, and doesn't have a plot. That's the entire point! Anyone who knows Ellen's sense of humor knows that her wacky, rambling, self-deprecating style is what makes her who she is. This book is splittingly funny, but I can guarantee that someone who isn't a major Ellen fan may have some problems. For fans of Ellen De Generes and her stand-up comedy (I have been a fan of hers for 15 years), this book is a delight. I am still waiting for her next book. This book is so funny, it will make you cry! HOWEVER! If you find yourself complaining about the style or plot, then Ellen's humor just isn't for you!
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Summary: Hilarious and typical Ellen.
Review: This book, which I have read numerous times, is by no means meant to be an autobiography or collection of thoughts about Ellen's life. In her trademark rambling, Ellen hillariously and completely without seriousness shows us who she is, by showing us her humour. This book, like Seinlanguage by Jerry Seinfeld, is a written version of Ellen's standup routine thoughts. For true Ellen fans, who have laughed at her humour long before she became a household name, this book is a gem, and an achingly funny read.
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Summary: the funniest book!
Review: this is the funniest book i have ever read! not stop laughs - and i laughed literally out loud each page! definately will read again and again, her style of humor is wonderful
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Summary: Read it again...and again...and again...and again...
Review: Ellen's first book is SO hilarious! You can hear her voice inside your head with every word you read. Which is actually kind of spooky. But fun at the same time. I know she'll come back to haunt me in the afterlife and she'll just be talking and talking and talking to me non-stop. I'll never be able to take a shower alone again.Anyway...I've read this book twice now, and it never ceases to amaze me with its laugh-out-loud humor and prose. I pick it up when I need a good laugh. In fact, that makes it a great pick-me-up! It never gets old for me. I've also given this book as a gift to friends. Thankfully you can find it really cheap now. :) So what are you waiting for? Order this book and you'll have something to read over and over and over again! You'll never have to buy another book.
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Summary: Wonderful!
Review: I know that this is the first book that she wrote, but I didn't read until after I read her newest one. I have to say that I was laughing the entire time. It truely is a wonderful piece of work and I can't wait to read it again. It's like an instant pick-me up. So, I recommend this to anyone who loves, needs, or wants to laugh. If you are neither of the 3, then still get a copy. I promise, you'll love it!!
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