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Bill Hader's Reading List

American actor, comedian, and filmmaker Bill Hader caught his big break back in 2005, when he landed a coveted role as cast member on NBC’s long-running Saturday Night Live. Over his eight-year-stint...

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Phoebe Robinson's 10 Favorite Books

Stand-up comedian, writer, and actress Phoebe Robinson has spent the past decade hustling and honing her craft, striking stardom as creator and co-host of hit podcast turned HBO series 2 Dope Queens,...

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John Cleese's Reading List

Among the most revered figures in British comedy history, John Cleese has been delighting audiences since co-founding the iconic comedy troupe Monty Python in the 1960s. Over a storied career in show...

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Mindy Kaling's Recommended Reading List

Celebrated for her unique blend of wit, humor, and vulnerability, the multi-hyphenate talent Mindy Kaling has captured the hearts and minds of audiences worldwide. With a career spanning over two...

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Betty White's Favorite Books Of All Time

Comedy legend, Golden Girl and America’s saucy sweetheart Betty White spent over eight decades in the limelight, leaving an indelible mark on radio, and the small and silver screens alike. Born in 1922...

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Christopher Guest's Top 10 Books

Born in New York City in 1948, Christopher Guest rose to fame for his pioneering work in improv comedy and mockumentary-style filmmaking. Over five decades in entertainment, the British-American actor,...

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Abbi Jacobson’s Recommended Reading List

As half of the creative force behind Comedy Central’s hit series Broad City, Abbi Jacobson helped usher in a new generation of female-driven entertainment – one unafraid of showcasing women in all...

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6 Books That Shaped Jason Segel

Born in Los Angeles in 1980, Jason Segel was a fixture of Judd Apatow’s legendary comedy run after being cast in cult-favorite Freaks and Geeks in 1999. In the decades since – having starred in nine...

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10 Books That Shaped Sharon Horgan

Known for her dry wit, dark humor, and insightful social commentary, Sharon Horgan has become the creative force behind some of the best female-driven comedies of the past two decades. Born in Hackney...

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Bassem Youssef's Book Recommendations

Celebrated for his fearless humor and astute critique of the Arab world’s political landscape, Bassem Youssef played a pioneering role in post-revolution Egyptian media. Born in Cairo in 1974, he...

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