I'd Like to Play Alone, Please: Essays

Tom Segura is a #2 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER known for his twisted takes and irreverent comedic voice. He needs a second to himself after years of crazy tours and podcasts. In this collection of stories, he combines his signature curmudgeonly humor 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, parenting young children, and experiences with his dad. The book's message is that in a world where everyone is increasingly insane, sometimes you just need to be alone.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 01 June 2023
Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Tom Segura, a renowned comedian known for his twisted takes and irreverent comedic voice, has achieved great success in the entertainment industry. However, after years of relentless touring, weekly podcast releases, and parenting two young children, he finds himself in desperate need of some alone time. Despite his love for his friends and family, Segura admits that he is simply exhausted, which is why his son's innocent request for alone time, "I'd like to play alone, please," has become his mantra.

In this captivating collection of stories, Segura seamlessly blends his signature curmudgeonly humor with a revealing glimpse into the ridiculous situations that have shaped him and the eccentric characters who seem to seek him out. The stories are filled with hilarious anecdotes about Segura's experiences on the road, including surreal encounters with celebrities at airports, his unfiltered South American family, the challenges of parenting young children with peculiar interests, and, perhaps most memorably, his interactions with his dad, who, like any good Baby Boomer father, loves to discuss his bowel movements and share graphic Vietnam stories at inappropriate moments.

The sheer volume of these outrageous experiences is enough to make anyone crave some peace and quiet. "I'd Like to Play Alone, Please" will have readers laughing out loud and nodding in agreement with Segura's message: in a world where insanity seems to be on the rise, sometimes, all we need is a little alone time to recharge and regain our sanity.

Weight: 198g
Dimension: 132 x 203 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781538704615