Just the Funny Parts: ... and a Few Hard Truths about Sneaking Into the Hollywoo

Description: Just the Funny Parts by Nell Scovell, Sheryl Sandberg, Amy Hohn Nell Scovell blows the doors off the male-dominated writers room and offers a scathingly funny account of Hollywoods sexual politics. FORMAT Compact Disc LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Youve almost certainly laughed at Scovells jokes--you just didnt know it until now.Just the Funny Parts is a juicy and scathingly funny insider look at how pop culture gets made. For more than thirty years, writer, producer and director Nell Scovell worked behind the scenes of iconic TV shows, including The Simpsons, Late Night with David Letterman, Murphy Brown, NCIS, The Muppets, and Sabrina, the Teenage Witch, which she created and executive produced.In 2009, Scovell gave up her behind-the-scenes status when the David Letterman sex scandal broke. Only the second woman ever to write for his show, Scovell used the moment to publicly call out the lack of gender diversity in late-night TV writers rooms. "One of the boys" came out hard for "all of the girls." Her criticisms fueled a cultural debate. Two years later, Scovell was collaborating with Sheryl Sandberg on speeches and later on Lean In, which resulted in a worldwide movement. Now Scovell is opening up with this fun, honest, and often shocking account. Scovell knows what its like to put words in the mouths of President Barack Obama, Mark Harmon, Candice Bergen, Bob Newhart, Conan OBrien, Alyssa Milano, and Kermit the Frog, among many others. Through her eyes, youll sit in the Simpson writers room... stand on the Oscar red carpet... pin a tail on Miss Piggy...bond with Star Treks Leonard Nimoy... and experience a Stephen King-like encounter with Stephen King.Just the Funny Parts is a fast-paced account of a nerdy girl from New England who fought her way to the top of the highly-competitive, male-dominated entertainment field. The book delivers invaluable insights into the creative process and tricks for navigating a difficult workplace. Its part memoir, part how-to, and part survival story. Or, as Scovell puts it, "Its like Unbroken, but funnier and with slightly less torture." Author Biography Nell Scovell is a television writer, producer, and director. She collaborated with Sheryl Sandberg on the #1 New York Times bestseller Lean In and is the creator of the television series Sabrina, the Teenage Witch. Other credits include The Simpsons, Coach, Monk, Murphy Brown, Charmed, and NCIS. She has directed two movies for cable and an episode of Awkward for MTV. She has contributed to SPY magazine, Vanity Fair, Vogue, and the New York Times.She and her husband, Colin Summers, have two college-age sons. Despite Blue Oyster Cults well-reasoned arguments, she still fears the reaper.Sheryl Sandberg is chief operating officer at Facebook. Prior to working at Facebook, she was vice president of Global Online Sales and Operations at Google and chief of staff at the United States Treasury Department. She lives in Northern California with her husband and children. Review A breezy, affably written amalgam of memoir, advice, and workplace survival guide from the front lines of the entertainment industry.-- "Kirkus Reviews"I had no idea just how much [Nell] shaped the TV that Ive watched for decades-or how much bias she faced along the way...A delight to read.-- "Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author"Illuminating...Scovells memoir is wonderfully entertaining and ultimately uplifting.-- "Publishers Weekly"In Just the Funny Parts, Nell Scovell offers an unvarnished look into a writers life. Through her unique lens, she bravely confronts some uncomfortable truths, and somehow keeps you laughing the whole way through.-- "George Lucas"Nell Scovell has finally written the book that everyone in the comedy world has been waiting for!...One of the funniest people I know.-- "Bette Midler"This book is soooo good! Nell not only recalls her comedy writing career with wit but also transports us there to sit alongside her as witness. Just the Funny Parts could easily be called Just the Brave Parts.-- "Larry Wilmore" Details ISBN153849907X Author Amy Hohn Short Title Just the Funny Parts Language English Year 2018 ISBN-10 153849907X ISBN-13 9781538499078 Format Compact Disc Publication Date 2018-03-20 Playing time 517 Publisher It Books Imprint It Books Narrator Amy Hohn Subtitle ... and a Few Hard Truths about Sneaking Into the Hollywood Boys Club Alternative 9781538499085 DEWEY 791.45023092 Audience General Edition Description Library Edition We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:158513172;

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