Rainn Wilson
Rainn Wilson briefly mentioned the book while talking about the contrast between the US and UK versions of The Office and the intense reactions from British viewers. He referenced his own experiences and unhappiness during the show, noting that the memoir covers these topics. The discussion was brief and not framed as a recommendation.
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The book was first noted when a 12‑year‑old listener mentioned having read it, confirming it as a published work. Later, Angela Kinsey cited it for its behind‑the‑scenes story about a party‑planning scene, and Jenna Fischer praised it as a great reflection of Rainn Wilson’s love of the bassoon and his character. The hosts treated the title as an entertaining memoir that offered humorous insight into the show’s production.
Rory, a young listener, mentioned that they had read this book, indicating it's a published work.
Hi, Office Ladies. My name is Rory and I'm 12 years old. I have read The Office BFFs, The Actor's Life, and Bassoon King. I'm a big fan.
It was mentioned that Rainn Wilson, in his book 'The Bassoon King', wrote about the filming of this episode, specifically the scene where Dwight and Jim are in charge of the party planning committee and decorate the conference room with pathetic decorations.
In his book, The Bassoon King, this is what he wrote. The longest inappropriate laughter was during the episode lecture circuit when Dwight and Jim are put in charge of the party planning committee and Dwight hangs tiny brown and gray balloons and a banner that reads it is your birthday.
Jenna Fischer mentioned Rainn Wilson's book, which is likely a reference to his love of the instrument and his character's personality.
I knew you could play the bassoon because your book The Bassoon King is great, so I knew that.
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Ryan Holiday mentioned Rainn Wilson's memoir, published around the time of "The Office." He described it as detailing Rainn Wilson's life in art, faith, and idiocy.
Then he came up with this thing called Soul Pancake which is this really interesting YouTube channel that makes these sort of philosophy videos and spirituality videos.
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Ryan Holiday mentioned Rainn Wilson's memoir, published around the time of "The Office." He described it as detailing Rainn Wilson's life in art, faith, and idiocy.
Then he came up with this thing called Soul Pancake which is this really interesting YouTube channel that makes these sort of philosophy videos and spirituality videos.
I think I first, obviously he came out with a memoir many years ago right around the time the office was blowing up called The Bassoon King, my life in art, faith and idiocy.
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