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I Hate Everyone...Starting with Me Kindle Edition

by Joan Rivers (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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“An entertaining rant…The only thing missing is the sound of a drumroll and cymbals to feel as though one is sitting in a nightclub watching a live comedy marathon…A raucous, biting look at life.”—Kirkus Reviews
 
“Nobody, but nobody, can hate like Joan Rivers. It is a gift. It is also shocking, the things she makes us laugh at…Joan Rivers is extraordinary, but she's not for the easily offended—or for anyone who gets offended at all.”—People
 
Joan Rivers, comedienne, actress, jewelry monger, and an award-winning international star (she can sneer in eight different languages) lives by her own golden rule: Do unto others before they do unto you—and for God’s sakes, do it funny!  Her career in comedy may have begun with self-loathing, but, after looking at the human decrepitude around her, she figured Why stop here when there are so many other things to hate? With all of her diverse experiences, Joan has looked down at, turned away from, and thrown up over a lot of hateful things, deplorable places, and despicable people. Thank God she took notes.
 
Here—uncensored and uninhibited—Joan says exactly what’s on her mind…And HER mind is a terrible thing to waste.  She proudly kicks the crap out of ugly children, dating rituals, funerals, and lousy restaurants. She nails First Ladies, closet cases, and hypocrites to the wall. She shows no mercy towards doctors and feminists, and even goes after Anne Frank and Stephen Hawking.  Joan lets everyone—including herself—have it in this one hundred percent honest and unabashedly hilarious love letter to the hater in all of us.
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“More punch lines per paragraph than any book I’ve read in years.”—The New York Times
 
“Often hilarious, often shocking, totally politically incorrect.”—Liz Smith

“She holds nothing back.”—The Washington Post 

“An entertaining rant...The only thing missing is the sound of a drumroll and cymbals to feel as though one is sitting in a nightclub watching a live comedy marathon...A raucous, biting look at life.”—Kirkus Reviews
 
“Nobody, but nobody, can hate like Joan Rivers. It is a gift. It is also shocking, the things she makes us laugh at...Joan Rivers is extraordinary, but she's not for the easily offended—or for anyone who gets offended at all.”—People

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Comedienne, Emmy Award–winning TV host, Tony-nominated actress and CEO, Joan Rivers was an icon of American culture, a bestselling author, Celebrity Apprentice winner, writer, producer, director, and savvy businesswoman who overcame great odds to reinvent herself time and time again. She hosted E! Network’s popular series Fashion Police, and starred with her daughter, Melissa, in their own weekly reality show, Joan and Melissa: Joan Knows Best? on WEtv Network. Her critically acclaimed documentary, Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work premiered in theaters nationwide and is available on DVD. Amongst all of her success, Joan’s most joyous triumph was being a mother and grandmother. She died in 2014.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0072O0066
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Berkley; 1st edition (June 5, 2012)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 5, 2012
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4025 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 271 pages
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Joan Rivers

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Joan Alexandra Molinsky (June 8, 1933 – September 4, 2014), better known as Joan Rivers, was an American comedian, actress, writer, producer, and television host noted for her often controversial comedic persona—where she was alternately self-deprecating or sharply acerbic, especially toward celebrities and politicians.

Rivers came to prominence in 1965 as a guest on The Tonight Show. Hosted by her mentor, Johnny Carson, the show established Rivers' comedic style. In 1986, with her own rival program, The Late Show with Joan Rivers, Rivers became the first woman to host a late night network television talk show. She subsequently hosted The Joan Rivers Show (1989–1993), winning a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Talk Show Host. Having become widely known for her comedic red carpet awards show celebrity interviews, Rivers co-hosted the E! celebrity fashion show Fashion Police from 2010 to 2014 and starred in reality series Joan & Melissa: Joan Knows Best? (2011–2014) with daughter Melissa Rivers. She was the subject of the documentary Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work (2010).

In addition to marketing a line of jewelry and apparel on the QVC shopping channel, Rivers authored 12 best-selling books and released numerous comedy albums. She was nominated in 1984 for a Grammy Award for her album What Becomes a Semi-Legend Most?; and was nominated in 1994 for the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play for her performance of the title role in Sally Marr...and Her Escorts. In 2015, Rivers posthumously received a Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album for her book, Diary of a Mad Diva.

In 1968, The New York Times television critic Jack Gould called Rivers "quite possibly the most intuitively funny woman alive".

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C. Wallis Davenport
5.0 out of 5 stars An Open Letter to Joan Rivers
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2013
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Dear Ms. Rivers,

Thank you, THANK YOU, for writing this book. I laughed so hard I almost peed my pants. I gave a copy of the book to my 70 year old mom for Christmas and SHE laughed so hard she almost peed HER pants! Then, she called me, and we laughed together, in a conversation that sounded as much as jibberish as anything, recounting your stories, all the while laughing, laughing, laughing till we were blue in the face.

My husband thinks I'm crazy. My ten year old daughter tells me, "Mommy, will you PLEASE, STOP reading that book. I'm TRYING to SLEEP!" I keep everybody up with my laughter. Jeez, the book is funny. Yes, you're right, you hold back nothing. Your section on State Nicknames, what they are and what they ought to be...well, let's just say...well, I can't really say anything more than you already did, now can I?

Again, I want to thank you. I'll probably never meet you in person, but I wanted you to know just how much I've enjoyed your book. Keep 'em coming, Joan!
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Cheryl L. Walker
5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious!
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2015
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This book was so funny, that when I laughed out loud, my dogs would look at me with puzzled faces! If a person is sensitive to foul language or comments about various ethnicities, it may be offensive. Joan writes in good humor. She's a comedian, and wouldn't sell books if she was politically correct all the time. If you're open-minded, and don't mind some crude language, you'll love it. I'm busy, but would read a chapter or two at a time (which were only a few pages) and I'd get a good laugh. I passed it on to my daughter and told her to pass it on. I wish I hadn't so I could read it again. I read "Diary of a Mad Diva" by Joan Rivers and it wasn't as funny, but still entertaining. If you're trying to decide on a book, I think you'll like "I Hate Everyone...Starting with Me". It's hilarious!
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Kiwes
4.0 out of 5 stars HILARIOUSLY FUNNY! OMG!
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2012
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Well, I knew before I bought this book what to expect--I featured it on my blog a few months ago after it was released and I had to read it. After all, this is Joan Rivers we're talking about here! From the first page to the last, I could not stop laughing. She truly hates everyone and herself, just as the title suggests.

Some of the comedy in this book is really ignorant, and if you don't have a thick skin, or you're not accustomed to Joan's outbursts without thinking, but rather speaking first, then I would definitely not suggest you read this--because it will not be for you!

I laughed so hard until I cried, but I've always liked Joan's sense of humor where others find her rude, crude and downright ignorant, which she is all of the above, and is proud to admit that throughout the book.

I have to say, I pretty much agreed with just about everything she hates, and some things she hates truly shocked me because she had the balls and guts to actually write what she feels. I give her credit for that. I don't know if I could have been that brutally honest, and people talk about Simon Cowell being brutally honest and rude, they obviously have never heard Joan's comedy.

This book is so damn hilarious and I loved it, but I warn you, like I said, if you don't like her standup, you will not enjoy this book.

You Go Girl!
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CD in DC
3.0 out of 5 stars don't run right out and buy it
Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2012
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I'm a Joan fan, in fact, i coined the term "Joan Rangers" so it's not that i don't like her, i just don't like what she's become, she used to tell stories, remember Heidi Abramowitz? Now it's just one liners and if they're not so good, well, on to the next one and presumably the next audience. I wish she would slow down, at this age, she deserves a break and with all the manic activity, it's hard to understand what she says, even in print. There are some good ones in this book, exactly as you would expect and some classic photos of Joan you'd think she'd burn. I really liked the one about a Chinese couple adopting a gay baby. I just wish she'd cut back on the hate, as we have enough of that already and when it comes to the sex jokes, those are getting a little old for her too.
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Gonk
5.0 out of 5 stars Pee in Your Pants Funny!
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2012
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When I read that Joan Rivers' latest book had been banned by Costco, I knew immediately that I had to have it! And THANK YOU, Costco! "I Hate Everyone...Starting with Me" is pee in your pants funny! Throughout the book, I found myself either nodding in agreement or shaking my head in disbelief that even Joan would say such things. Yes, some of her comments are really shocking but the book is very well written and I found that it was almost impossible to put down from page one. I'm an old lady (did I mention that I pee my pants?) and I don't shock easily....but honestly....there were more than a couple of "hate comments" that were a bit extreme, so this book may not be for the faint of heart. You probably wouldn't want to give it as a "Secret Sister" gift at your church or workplace, but if you have a great sense of humor and don't consider ANYTHING off limits then "I Hate Everything..." is the book for you. I can't wait to see what Joan has in store (not Costco)for her next book.
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Lee’o
5.0 out of 5 stars In perfect condition and came in mega speedy time love
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 19, 2023
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Ilse A. Fernandez
5.0 out of 5 stars Graciosísimo
Reviewed in Mexico on May 8, 2020
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Amo a Joan Rivers. Reí demasiado con este libro.
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maria dow
5.0 out of 5 stars Funny Lady doing what she did best
Reviewed in Canada on November 24, 2014
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Joan Rivers Is very funny . She is missed and this way I can have her wit whenever I feel the need.
I may hate a lot of people but I love Joan
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Valerie Brunel
5.0 out of 5 stars Sous le charme
Reviewed in France on October 1, 2014
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J'ai commandé ce livre avant le décès de cette dame qui me faisait rire avec son humour caustique et franchement je ne suis absolument pas déçu de lire ce livre. On reconnait bien sa patte aux griffes affutés. Je recommande si vous voulez rire. A prendre tout de même au second degrés...
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isabell
5.0 out of 5 stars sehr frech!
Reviewed in Germany on September 16, 2012
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Joan Rivers ist soooooo frech, aber ihre Ehrlichkeit ist einfach wirklich
erfrischend! Ich glaube, viele denken so wie sie über die Gesellschaft, aber keiner
traut sich das wirklich auszusprechen! Das Buch ist eine lustige Ergänzung für die Damenwelt,
die gerne in Magazinen blättert!
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