The World’s Worst Assistant
The World’s Worst Assistant by Sona Movsesian, published by Penguin on July 19, 2022, is a humorous exploration of the author’s journey as Conan O’Brien’s assistant. This 272-page book offers an irreverent how-to guide for becoming a less-than-ideal employee while still managing to remain indispensable. Through a mix of personal anecdotes and practical tips, Movsesian shares her experiences and insights into the art of minimizing effort while maximizing rewards in a professional setting.
Readers will find a blend of entertaining stories and practical advice, including how to navigate workplace dynamics and maintain a unique rapport with colleagues. The book features black-and-white illustrations and comics that enhance the comedic tone, making it an engaging read for those interested in humor, celebrity culture, and the dynamics of professional relationships. Movsesian’s narrative captures her transformation from a diligent assistant to someone who embraces the title of the world’s worst, providing a lighthearted take on the challenges of modern work life.
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***An Instant New York Times Bestseller***
A Goodreads Choice Nominee for Best Humor Book
One of Vulture‘s Best Comedy Books of 2022 | One of Business Insider‘s Best Books About Celebrities | One of NPR‘s Books We Love in 2022 | One of Hudson’s Best Books of 2022 | One of Audible’s Best of Audiobooks of 2022
From Conan O’Brien’s longtime assistant and cohost of his podcast, Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend, a completely hilarious and irreverent how-to guide for becoming a terrible, yet unfireable employee, spilling her trade secrets for minimizing effort while maximizing the rewards.
Sona Movsesian didn’t wake up one day and decide to become the World’s Worst Assistant. Achieving such greatness is a gradual process–one that starts with long hours and hard work before it eventually descends into sneaking low-dosage edibles into your lunch and napping on your boss’s couch.
With a foreword from Conan O’Brien, The World’s Worst Assistant is populated with hysterical black-and-white illustrations, comics, and more. It’s a mixture of how-tos (like How to Nap at Work and How to Watch TV at Your Desk), tips for becoming untouchable (like memorizing social security and credit card numbers and endearing yourself to friends and family), and incredible personal stories from Sona’s twelve years spent working for Conan that put their adorable closeness and professional dysfunction on display. In these pages, Sona will explain her descent from eager, hard-working, ambitious, detail-orientated assistant to self-awarded title-holder for the worst in history.
This book is irresistible fun you’ll want to give to every young professional in your life. For readers of heartfelt humor like that of Phoebe Robinson and Colin Jost, The World’s Worst Assistant is a chance for fans, viewers, and listeners of Conan’s shows and podcast to fall in love with Sona and Conan all over again.
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