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The Funny Thing Is...
The Funny Thing Is
Author: Ellen DeGeneres
Ellen DeGeneres published her first book of comic essays, the #1 bestselling My Point...and I Do Have One, way back in 1996. Not one to rest on her laurels, the witty star of stage and screen has since dedicated her life to writing a hilarious new book. That book is this book. After years of painstaking, round-the-clock research, survi...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780743247610
ISBN-10: 0743247612
Publication Date: 10/2003
Pages: 192
Rating:
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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3.8 stars, based on 83 ratings
Publisher: Simon Schuster
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
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katzpawz avatar reviewed The Funny Thing Is... on + 281 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
Though she would probably argue the point (and she DOES have one!), Ellen's whirl through this globe is really larger than life. In her own quirky, funny, lop-sided way of looking at things Ellen brings out the "heart" in all she sees. And believe me - she sees PLENTY. This lovely woman has gone all the way from complete unknown to Superstar to Ellen Who?-the has-been and back again to Superstar. It is obvious that along the way Ellen has learned to take nothing in her life for granted. Her writing is funny, crisp and insightful without being in any way whiny. Yes, I'm a fan. Not only is she a terrific comedian/actress/talk show host; she is also a terrific writer with a heart and soul of gold. Please read this book (and her other one also!) because you will applaud yourself when you finish! You Go, Ellen!
reviewed The Funny Thing Is... on + 120 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
The 2nd book by one of the funniest gals in the 20th/21st century! So funny that I could not put it down!
pindari avatar reviewed The Funny Thing Is... on + 38 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
I love Ellen - love her show, and think she'd be a great person to know, but I had trouble with this book. I didn't find it funny at all as I started reading. It's written just as if she were reciting one of her monologues and it wasn't until I heard her voice in my head as I read that I found the funny.
redhatter avatar reviewed The Funny Thing Is... on + 577 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Too funny!
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Helpful Score: 1
"The Funny Thing Is..." is Ellen at her best! It is such whimsical and upbeat book just chock full of "Ellen-isms!" If you're an Ellen fan, this ones for you!
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reviewed The Funny Thing Is... on + 13 more book reviews
FUNNY!!!!!!!!
reviewed The Funny Thing Is... on + 14 more book reviews
I have never laughed so much reading a book. Loved it!
reviewed The Funny Thing Is... on + 10 more book reviews
very funny read...quick and easy!
rjlettuces avatar reviewed The Funny Thing Is... on + 14 more book reviews
I was very disappointed in this book; I did not find it funny at all not even a little bit. Bummer.
noisynora avatar reviewed The Funny Thing Is... on + 130 more book reviews
She makes me laugh, but I think her stand-up comedy is better.
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If you enjoy Ellen's sense of humor, you will LOVE this book!
It's a must read for any Ellen Degeneres fan!
ymcacatmom avatar reviewed The Funny Thing Is... on
I couldn't get into it.. didn't find it very funny at all.


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