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I'd like to play alone, please, essays, Tom Segura

eng

autobiography

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non fiction

I'd like to play alone, please

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Tom Segura

essays

"Tom Segura is known for his twisted takes and irreverent comedic voice. But after a few years of crazy tours and churning out podcasts weekly, all while parenting two young children, he desperately needs a second to himself. It's not that he hates his friends and family -- he's not a monster -- he's just beat, which is why his son's (ruthless) first full sentence, "I'd like to play alone, please," has since become his mantra. In this collection of stories, Tom combines his signature curmudgeonly humor with a revealing look at some of the ridiculous situations that shaped him and the ludicrous characters who always seem to seek him out. The stories feature hilarious anecdotes about Tom's time on the road, including some surreal encounters with celebrities at airports; his unfiltered South American family; the trials and tribulations of parenting young children with bizarrely morbid interests; and, perhaps most memorably, experiences with his dad who, like any good Baby Boomer father, loves to talk about his bowel movements and share graphic Vietnam stories at inappropriate moments. All of this is enough to make anyone want some peace and quiet." -- inside front jacket flap

A note from the author -- My father, the savage -- Paging Dr. Stupid -- Bruce Bruce -- I had a dream -- Que Viva El Perư, Carajo! -- Chris Tucker -- Five star -- West -- Lost wallet -- Jill Scott -- A lot too much -- Concha mi madre -- America's Most Wanted -- Serena Williams -- Road dog -- Bank shot - No fat chicks -- Chris Noth -- What's the theme? -- Trickin' on the track -- Omarion -- Pick one -- What's wrong with me? -- Save the word -- Photo essay -- Mike Tyson -- Pulitzer Prize submission

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