I'd Like to Play Alone, Please

Name: I'd Like to Play Alone, Please
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781538704639
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Essays

By Tom Segura

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I'd Like to Play Alone, Please by Tom Segura is a collection of humorous essays that delve into the comedian's take on life and fame. Through a blend of personal anecdotes and observational humour, Segura explores themes of family, career, and the hilarity found in everyday situations. The book provides an entertaining insight into the mind of a stand-up comic, revealing both the laughter and the introspection that come with his experiences.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you appreciate candid humour with a touch of the everyday absurdities life brings. Written by a renowned comedian, it explores the quirks and oddities of our world through hilariously relatable anecdotes. If you’re someone who enjoys a comedic take on culture and enjoys stories that blend wit with insightful observations, this might just be the perfect read for you.

I'd Like to Play Alone, Please

From Tom Segura, the massively successful stand-up comedian and co-host of chart-topping podcasts "2 Bears 1 Cave" and "Your Mom's House," hilarious real-life stories of parenting, celebrity encounters, youthful mistakes, misanthropy, and so much more.

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Combining his signature curmudgeonly humour with, as Newsweek put it, a "silly approach to upsetting topics," Tom Segura presents a series of personal stories packed with the crazy characters and strong opinions fans have come to know and love from his podcasts and stand-up.

The essays in I'd Like to Play Alone, Please feature comedic tales from Tom's time on the road, his marriage, the trials and tribulations of parenting young children and, perhaps most memorably, his dad who, like any good Baby Boomer father, likes to talk about his bowel movements and share graphic Vietnam stories at inappropriate moments. It's enough to make anyone want some peace and quiet.

This book will have readers laughing out loud and nodding in agreement with Segura's central message: in a world where everyone is increasingly insane, sometimes you just need to be alone.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Tom Segura's I'd Like to Play Alone, Please is a collection of humorous essays blending wit, irreverence, and self-deprecation, much like a stand-up set. While noted for its off-color humour, it also includes surprisingly heartfelt moments amid the comedy. Reviewers highlight Segura's charm and storytelling prowess, appealing to fans of his live performances and podcasts.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781538704639

Publisher: Grand Central Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 30 June 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Grand Central Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 236.0mm

Weight: 415g

Pages: 240

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Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir Health & Wellness Humour Musicians, Movie Stars & Creative Biographies Non-Fiction Self-Help & Personal Development Tom Segura

About the Author

Tom Segura is a comedian originally from Cincinnati, Ohio. Well known for his Netflix specials Completely Normal and Mostly Stories, Segura has also made televisions appearances that include Conan, Happy Endings, The Late Late Show, among others, and multiple stand up appearances on Comedy Central. Tom performs at the top comedy festivals in the world and also regularly appears on XM radio comedy channels and fan favorites such as Bennington Show. Segura has been a regular guest on some of the most downloaded podcasts in the world of comedy such as The Joe Rogan Experience and WTF with Marc Maron.

Additionally, his noted podcast, "Your Mom's House," which he co-hosts with his wife, comedian Christina Pazsitzky, was a finalist for Best Comedy Podcast at the Stitcher Awards.