{"title":"Tom Segura","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Tom Segura collection, where humour meets poignant insights into contemporary life. Tom Segura is a celebrated comedian, actor, and writer whose work resonates with audiences thanks to its engaging and often hilarious reflections on the human condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis book, \u003cem\u003eI'd Like to Play Alone, Please\u003c\/em\u003e, offers a fresh take on topics within the realm of arts and culture. Through his distinctive comedic voice, Segura navigates the complexities of modern existence, shedding light on everyday absurdities with wit and candour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection is a must-read for fans of comedy and cultural commentary. Whether you're in need of a good laugh or a thoughtful observation on life, Tom Segura delivers both in abundance. Dive into his unique perspective and experience the world through the lens of this talented entertainer. Perfect for anyone who appreciates the intersection of humour and insightful discourse.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"id-like-to-play-alone-please-by-tom-segura-9781538704639","title":"I'd Like to Play Alone, Please","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombining his signature curmudgeonly humour with, as \u003ci\u003eNewsweek\u003c\/i\u003e put it, a \"silly approach to upsetting topics,\" Tom Segura presents a series of personal stories packed with the crazy characters and strong opinions fans have come to know and love from his podcasts and stand-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe essays in \u003ci\u003eI'd Like to Play Alone, Please\u003c\/i\u003e feature comedic tales from Tom's time on the road, his marriage, the trials and tribulations of parenting young children and, perhaps most memorably, his dad who, like any good Baby Boomer father, likes to talk about his bowel movements and share graphic Vietnam stories at inappropriate moments. It's enough to make anyone want some peace and quiet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book will have readers laughing out loud and nodding in agreement with Segura's central message: in a world where everyone is increasingly insane, sometimes you just need to be alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47078795575532,"sku":"9781538704639","price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/23210743482735.jpg?v=1765221702"},{"product_id":"id-like-to-play-alone-please-by-tom-segura-9781538704615","title":"I'd Like to Play Alone, Please","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA #2 \u003ci\u003eNEW YORK TIMES\u003c\/i\u003e BESTSELLER\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTom 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, \u003ci\u003eI'd like to play alone, please\u003c\/i\u003e, has since become his mantra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this collection of stories, Tom combines his signature curmudgeonly humour 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eI'd Like to Play Alone, Please\u003c\/i\u003e will have readers laughing out loud and nodding in agreement with Segura's message: in a world where everyone is increasingly insane, sometimes you just need to be alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47340862996716,"sku":"9781538704615","price":50.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/23210503482735.jpg?v=1772173126"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/tom-segura.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}