Very Punchable Face

Very Punchable Face

2020 • 336 pages

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15

This originally appeared at The Irresponsible Reader as part of a quick takes post to catch up–emphasizing pithiness, not thoroughness.

Jost tells some jokes about Long Island, himself, cast members of SNL. He talks about growing up on Long Island, some early struggles in his life, his early career and making it to SNL and the ups and downs there, and what's probably next for him—usually the stories are littered with tiny jokes, but not always.

The best—and most heartfelt part of the book—is when he describes the work his mother did in relation to the fire department and 9/11. Not that the book wouldn't have been entertaining without it, but it's that section that made it feel worthwhile.

It's a pleasant way to spend a few hours, and it'll make you chuckle at least a few times.

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