Tina Fey is getting a lot of love this month from not only the blog, but also readers and others on Twitter who are following Girls Who Wear Glasses month. But I’m particularly happy to share today’s post from the fabulous Kate Noble, who lives in LA and who I like to think has a glamorous Tina Fey-esque life. Kate’s The Summer of You is one of my very favorite books, and I am so so excited for her next…Let It Be Me (out next month)!
And, of course, I’m always happy to give Tina (and Kate) more facetime on the blog!
Welcome Kate!
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It is no exaggeration to say I want to be Tina Fey when I grow up. She is our generation’s Dorothy Parker. She successfully ran the writer’s room at Saturday Night Live before becoming the anchor of Weekend Update before leaving to run her own show *about* running a show wherein she played the lead, Liz Lemon. And winning a bunch of Emmys for it.
(Liz Lemon is my 2nd choice for who I want to be when I grow up, by the by.)
And she did it all in glasses. Not bothering to hide her four-eyed nature with contacts (like I do) or laser eye surgery, Tina Fey said, “nope. This is me. I’m gonna do my job and be awesome and not conform to your standards of what you think I should look like while I do it.”
She killed it hosting the Golden Globes with pal Amy Poehler. She is impassioned and articulate about what it is to be a modern woman – for proof, look no further than her “If I have one more gray-faced man in a two-dollar haircut tell me what rape is…” quote. On those occasions that existing words are inadequate, she makes the right ones up. (“Blergh”, anyone?) She’s a leader, a mom of two, and an exasperated professional.
Oh, and she’s funny. Like, for reals funny. Like, trying to choke down a special sandwich at the airport before going through security to run after the guy who could be the one, because She Can Have It All! funny.
If I seem to be fangirling, Tina Fey deserves it. And certainly some of her superpowers must be stored in her sleek glasses. They tell everyone to take her seriously, but lets them be surprised by her wicked sense of humor. She makes me feel that with focus, talent, a solid mid-western work ethic, and a sense of humor… I can achieve anything. I, too, can have it all.
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And you deserve it all, Kate!
Your turn, reader…let’s talk about funny! What do you think is the funniest show on TV? For me, it was 30 Rock for a long time…and now I have to find something new!
One commenter (US Only) will win a copy of Kate’s If I Fall!
March 5th, 2013 at 1:07 pm
I have to go with The Big Bang Theory. I’ve watched most shows 2 and 3 times at least and I swear I laugh harder knowing what is coming.
March 5th, 2013 at 2:03 pm
Big Bang.. it’s beyond funny!!
March 5th, 2013 at 2:36 pm
I don’t own a tv anymore so don’t watch–preferring to check out DVDs from the library instead–but, I used to love Seinfeld. I loved that a show about absolutely nothing but the ridiculousness of life could be so hilarious. Makes me smile every single time.
March 5th, 2013 at 3:31 pm
Lucille Ball
March 5th, 2013 at 3:41 pm
I love Tina and 30 Rock and didn’t want to see the show end. I also love Community and Scrubs.
March 5th, 2013 at 4:43 pm
I Love MODERN FAMILY; TWO BROKE GIRLS has grown on me, too.
I love how Tina is unapologetic for making it in a “man’s world”…this is not an exact quote, but I really love her “b*tches get things done”. I hate we’re called that when we get something done, but women get things done!
March 5th, 2013 at 4:57 pm
I haven’t had much time for sitcoms lately, but I love Parks and Rec. It’s so sweet but totally random sometimes.
March 5th, 2013 at 7:43 pm
I have to go with The Big Bang Theory. It’s so smart and funny.
March 5th, 2013 at 9:44 pm
I will have to go with Two Broke Girls! Though I have been catching up on 30 Rock on Netflix– I’m glad I have so many episodes ahead of me, it’s a hoot!
March 5th, 2013 at 10:18 pm
I really enjoy Last Man Standing with Tim Allen. I have a household of girls and my poor husband is so outnumbered.
March 5th, 2013 at 10:34 pm
I love Big Bang Theory but I choose How I Met Your Mother. Now that is a great show, some say it’s the new Friends but I say it’s even better!
March 5th, 2013 at 11:20 pm
BIG BANG THEORY. Jim Parsons as Sheldon Cooper is a genius.
March 6th, 2013 at 6:12 am
Big Bang Theory for the win! (And as a scientist, what makes this show even funnier for me is I work with people just like this All. Day. Long.)
Can I just say how much I love the cover for Kate’s book Let it Be Me? That thing gives me goosebumps.
March 6th, 2013 at 11:44 pm
I would have to go with Big Bang Theory also. I just love Sheldon :)
March 7th, 2013 at 2:42 pm
I don’t think there are any good comedies on tv right now. There are some good shows, however, that combine comedy and drama such as Castle.
March 8th, 2013 at 2:11 pm
Parks and Rec for sure. It was Community, but the last couple of seasons have lacked the magic of the zombie Halloween episode, or the trampoline.
March 10th, 2013 at 5:34 pm
Loved flight if the conchords, Colbert Report is also very funny!
March 10th, 2013 at 5:35 pm
Oops, wrong email address, Colbert Report!
March 13th, 2013 at 8:56 pm
I love “New Girl.” It is hilarious, with it’s hot/cute/smart/clueless-all-rolled-into-one main character. I really identify with Jess, mostly because she has my name and was a teacher (I still am a teacher). She is also super cute!
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