Yes Please
by Amy Poehler
Narrated by Amy Poehler, Carol Burnett, Mike Schur, Kathleen Turner
Why Listen to This Audiobook?
Amy Poehler reading her own memoir while Carol Burnett and Kathleen Turner occasionally show up is not a thing you knew you needed until right now.
- Great if you want: candid, funny memoir from a genuinely self-aware comedian
- Listening experience: loose and conversational — feels like eavesdropping, not a lecture
- Narration: Poehler plus surprise guest narrators make this a full cast experience
- Skip if: you prefer tight narrative structure over freewheeling storytelling
About This Audiobook
Comedy powerhouse Amy Poehler opens her life with unflinching honesty, weaving together stories from her improv beginnings in Chicago through her groundbreaking years on Saturday Night Live and Parks and Recreation. Rather than delivering a traditional chronological memoir, Poehler constructs a mosaic of personal essays that tackle motherhood, divorce, friendship, and the relentless pursuit of creative fulfillment in Hollywood. She examines the complexities of female ambition while sharing hard-earned wisdom about saying yes to opportunities and no to toxic situations.
The audiobook elevates Poehler's already engaging prose through her own spirited narration, which captures every nuance of her comedic timing and emotional vulnerability. Guest appearances by comedy legends Carol Burnett and Kathleen Turner, along with frequent collaborator Mike Schur, add unexpected depth and warmth to key moments throughout the memoir. Poehler's performance feels like an intimate conversation with a brilliant friend, her voice shifting seamlessly between self-deprecating humor and genuine reflection. The audio format perfectly showcases her natural storytelling gifts, making listeners feel present for each revelation and laugh.