Bossman Tina says ''I only bring it up, to explain why I'm not going to talk about it.''

Bossypants witty flow entertains us and establishes Tina Fey as not only a smart writer, but a clever woman with sharp jokes. Her phase from a smothered only child, to awkward teenager, compared to boss of ''30 rock'', is one hell of a ride. 
She explains her hilarious account of a half Greek , quarter German young Tina with bushy eyebrows and a bowl hair cut along with her ordeals as well as success' in her life. Her chapter on the headmaster that is her father, who Alec Baldwin labelled as "quite
something", demonstrates a strong father figure which she describes so accurately and lovingly.
Tina has many laugh out loud moments like when her and a friend watched Tina Turner live on TV, while wondering out loud how cool it would be to have your name on stage that big. A awkward moment later, she reminds her friend of her name again and the equilibrium returns...
There are more funny yet cringing moments when she describes her awkwardness so convincingly. Like when she explains how she kept a boyfriend who would only meet her at night in his car, obviously outwardly ashamed of her. She explains how she still felt attracted to him while he told her stories about his new girlfriend.
Her playful contradiction is endearing to read as she jokes about everyday topics. 
''I feel about Photoshop the way some people feel about abortion. It is appalling and a tragic reflection on the moral decay of our society…unless I need it, in which case, everybody be cool.''

Just to refresh your memories, you may remember Tina as Mathlete teacher Ms Norbury from Mean Girls. She was accused by Cady Heron (Lindsay Lohan) of being a drug pusher... No?

Mean Girls (2004)

Tina actually wrote the screenplay for Mean Girls (2004) which was a huge hit and was actually inspired by real life events whereby Janis was based on Tina herself in high school. Her SNL team mate Amy Poehler played Mrs George, another hilarious comedian who starred in Baby Mama alongside Fey.

My personal perception of Tina Fey is one of normality. She seems like a everyday person who describes her life like ours. Her relatable character even though she runs a television show which employs two hundred people, is uncanny as she describes a temp job during college as depressing. Her stories of youth and of her life now, reflect a woman who has worked hard to reach her desired post.

''Bossypants'' was quoted as having ''kind of humour that can cause beverages to travel through the reader's nasal passages unplanned'' and with this, I agree. This book is a must read, though serious at times, and in parts revealing the pathetic nature of teenagers, it is a straight talking account of Tina's life from the horses mouth. Her matter of fact style of writing, employs a sarcasm I never thought possible in a biography. 

EAT, PRAY, LOVE.

''Eat, Pray,Love'' is a story of pain through divorce. 

Liz Gilbert played by Julia Roberts is a writer enduring a sticky divorce with a husband who is confused about his goals in life. With a fancy house and what seems to be a loving marriage, Liz doesn't seem content in her non existent happiness. She prays to god on her bathroom floor to give her a ultimatum and she gets one. Her decision to divorce, throws her husband who assumed their eight year marriage was indeed perfect. His desperate plea for one thing  to keep Liz only during the divorce settlement, was heartbreaking if not slightly sweet.
And so her life begins as she meets and falls for  David (James Franco), in New York . He plays a young and terrible actor who meditates to keep sane. Their screwed up short relationship gives Liz the ammunition she needs to change her life.

So she leaves to Italy to eat for four months, devouring every pizza, plate of pasta and cups of wine she missed for so long. She also learns Italian with a teacher and gains a familiar group of many close friends. 
Still recovering from her divorce, she then retreats to India to meditate and come to terms with her life and stress and mostly to pray. Along the way she meets some inspirational characters who help her just as much as she assists them in their problems spiritually. 

She then returns to Bali to speak to a medicine man who forsees the future. He has many surprises for her and she enjoys the wonders of this island. She finds something unexpected in Bali which she may keep for life.

A beautifully poignant movie by one of my favourite actresses. It relinquishes how much problems can affect one's life and sometimes all you can do is leave and take a break in order to mend.