Event: Tina Fey at Union Square Barnes & Noble (April 8)

Actress/writer/producer/superwoman Tina Fey will be discussing her new memoir, Bossypants, tonight at the Union Square Barnes & Noble.

The New Yorker editor David Remnick will also be in the building to interview the star, creator and resident genius of NBC’s award-winning comedy 30 Rock.

Quote: Wanna Thank My Parents for Raising Me to Have Confidence

“Wanna thank my parents for raising me to have confidence that is disproportioned with my looks and abilities.”
—Tina Fey

I remember once being told that someone had been talking about me behind my back. “Jay thinks he’s all that,” I was told the person said. “But he’s not, so why would he even think that?”

I have no idea if this person really said these things, but it’s something that always stuck with me because, well, yeah, I do think I’m “all that.” I know I’m not the most beautiful person on earth (though I am damn handsome) and I’m not the best writer to ever live … but shit, I think I’m pretty fucking boss.

The Week in Cool 11-9-08

Autumn is such a wonderful time of year! The falling temperatures, the leaves changing color, the shift from summer to winter clothes. I can finally order hot cocoa and not be looked at like a frickin’ lunatic. I’m lovin’ it, like a cheesy McDonald’s ad campaign.

November has particularly gotten off to a good start. I’ve been working on new projects, got some things in the pipeline, and I’m finally gaining some semblance of stability. The past week has been an historic one, as you all should know. So for me, it’s been gratifying on both a large and small scale. Here’s what went down and what was cool this past week:

My President is Black!! Obama To Be Next President

People are screaming in the streets. Tweets and Facebook statuses are being updated. People are exhilarated. People are shocked. Young Jeezy is being pumped. History has been made. With 297 electoral votes, Barack Obama will defeat John McCain to be the next President of the United States.

As news broke, supporters cried and cheered, “Yes, we can.”

Obama will become the first African-American to win the presidency.

GOP: “Fuck This Shit, It’s Over!”

CNN correspondent Tara Wall says the GOP knows it’s all over. According to a “GOP insider,” Ohio was the nail in the coffin.

11-4-08

You already know what day it is, and you already know what you should do (if you didn’t do already, like I did — yay absentee voting!).

This is history, people. Be a part of it. Help usher in a new era. That’s all.

Oh yeah, Election Parties are everywhere tonight. Mayhaps I’ll see you at one.

Tina Fey + Martin Scorsese = Comedy Gold … or Platinum!

Here are the two Tina Fey/Martin Scorsese American Express commercials that aired during last night’s politically neutered Emmy Awards. I didn’t watch the awards, so I didn’t get to see my favorite television program, 30 Rock, take home its four awards, but it’s reassuring to know that sometimes those that are truly deserving win.

Okay, so while the first one is no doubt very funny (Awwwww … some), the second one truly takes the experience to new heights. Check out part one:

Now click the jump for the exciting conclusion.