Bossypants

About the book

Tina Fey details her progression from a self-described awkward child in Pennsylvania to the first female head writer at Saturday Night Live. The memoir tracks her years in the Chicago improvisational comedy scene with Second City, her creation of the sitcom 30 Rock, and her experience portraying Sarah Palin during the 2008 presidential election. Fey describes specific workplace dynamics in male-dominated writers' rooms, the physical process of television production, and the logistics of balancing a high-profile entertainment career with motherhood.

This book is for people interested in the technical craft of comedy writing and the mechanics of television industry leadership. Readers see the specific labor required to produce weekly live sketches and scripted comedy. It appeals to those navigating professional environments where they are the minority, providing a perspective on managing staff and maintaining authority. The audience walks away with an understanding of how improvisational rules apply to corporate management and the reality of sustaining a long-term creative career.

Details

Published

2011

Language

EN