The Laugh Button The Laugh Button
  • News
  • Features
  • Podcasts
  • Records
  • Stand-Up
  • Store
     

Cool thing to buy this week: “I Can Barely Take Care of Myself: Tales From a Happy Life Without Kids” by Jen Kirkman

 April 18, 2013      Tim Hager      Books, News, Spend Money    

Jen KirkmanEver thought about having kids or even worse, have friends tell you that you should consider having kids? Well Jen Kirkman’s new book will prove to you that it is A-OK not to procreate, if you don’t want to.

I Can Barely Take Care of Myself explains that it is hard enough being an adult. You have to pay bills, tip correctly, get annual physicals and dress yourself among other things. I mean, who wants to take time caring for a kid when you could be kickin’ it at da club, tossin’ back Jagerbombs?

“I think you will get some laughs. There’s stories about failed teenage love, failed early 20-something love, fights with my parents, bad stand-up comedy gigs, getting engaged, getting married, getting divorced, bad haircuts, anxiety disorders, the threat of nuclear war, not wanting to have a baby, not wanting to talk to strangers and explain why I don’t want to have a baby, pretending to be pregnant at a nail salon, my nana and next door neighbor who died alone, the horror of alcohol-free afternoon birthday parties for adults, getting bullied at school, feeling like an outsider in life…” – Jen Kirkman

This is Kirkman’s first book but has released two comedy albums, Self Help and Hail to the Freaks. You can also catch her frequently on E! Network’s, Chelsea Lately as she is a regular guest. She is also doing a tour promoting her book release and will be signing books after each show. 

Related

  • TIME Magazine names Jimmy Fall...
  • My Favorite Sketch: Chappelle&...

Trending

  • Lenny Bruce's daughter Kitty makes change
    Lenny Bruce's daughter Kitty makes change
  • Joan Rivers, "Lenny Bruce changed my life!"
    Joan Rivers, "Lenny Bruce changed my life!"
  • Remembering those in comedy we lost in 2022
    Remembering those in comedy we lost in 2022
  • Dan Soder announces his departure from "The Bonfire," to be replaced by Robert Kelly
    Dan Soder announces his departure from "The Bonfire," to be replaced by Robert Kelly

Join our mailing list

  • Get In Touch
  • Jobs
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms And Conditions
© 2022 The Laugh Button | Design by Todd Jackson
Modal title