Yeah, I Said It by Wanda Sykes Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Yeah, I Said It
Book Review: The literary equivalent to "Soul Plane"
Summary: 1 Stars
Folks, just because Richard Pryor and Lenny Bruce could skillfully mix the profane and the profound with their comedy doesn't mean everybody can do it. This is an example of a weak attempt to mix the two. I would agree with another reviewer that one reason this book falls flat is because you have to hear Wanda's high-pitched whine for her comedy to work as opposed to seeing it in print. In cold print, this just comes off as a bunch of mean-spirited, unfunny, profane rants akin to what you could hear from a barroom or barbershop (or in this case, beauty parlor) loudmouth on paper. the literary equivalent ot "Soul Plane." Don't bother. Book Review: Get "Tongue Untied" on DVD instead
Summary: 3 Stars
I love Wanda Sykes, but unfortunately her humor doesn't translate very well in print. What makes Wanda Sykes really shine is her delivery, and without her body language, whiny voice, semi-ghetto/Ebonics talk and impeccable timing, the jokes just don't have the same effects.
This is still worth a read (especially since it's such a quick/easy read), I think I'd rather re-rent her hilarious DVD, "Tongue Untied" again.
Book Review: Wanda says it!!
Summary: 5 Stars
Wanda rocks so why wouldn't her book be the best. Get it and you will not be dissapointed. Get one for grandma too! She will jump out of her stockings!!