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Big Shot
- Nothing Like I Imagined
- Narrated by: Mindy Kaling
- Length: 36 mins
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 32
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 353
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- Nothing Like I Imagined
- Written by: Mindy Kaling
- Narrated by: Mindy Kaling
- Length: 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 74
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 60
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 60
Yes, Mindy Kaling is the genial Hollywood celebrity who posted twelve selfies from a single Oscar party, but that smile took work. In this hilariously honest essay, Mindy reflects on the social anxiety that she traces back to the slices of white cheese her parents served at her ninth birthday party. Little has changed in thirty years--least of all the fear of being judged forever. It’s probably best to just back away.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Enjoyable and light
- By Kalamity on 2022-06-30
Written by: Mindy Kaling
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Help Is on the Way
- Nothing Like I Imagined
- Written by: Mindy Kaling
- Narrated by: Mindy Kaling
- Length: 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 32
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 28
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Story5 out of 5 stars 28
After a friend real-talks Mindy into hiring a baby nurse, she finds the help she needs--and so much more--in this soulful essay by the acclaimed writer, actress, producer, and director. Becoming a new mother after losing her own, Mindy Kaling needs help--like someone to answer the questions What is a baby, and why don’t they have kneecaps? Enter Rose. The in-demand, dedicated baby nurse alleviates Mindy’s fears, from the minor to the profound.
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Written by: Mindy Kaling
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Searching for Coach Taylor
- Nothing Like I Imagined
- Written by: Mindy Kaling
- Narrated by: Mindy Kaling
- Length: 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 19
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 15
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 15
In lieu of a perfect, hypothetical future husband, Mindy Kaling is thinking a lot about being single. Pros? She can marathon any Christine Baranski show she wants. Cons? Dealing with married couples and their condescension at cocktail parties. But until a gorgeous, morally flawless, preferably tall TV dad materializes in three dimensions, Mindy can cope with waiting it out (from the driver’s seat).
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4 out of 5 stars
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Good series
- By Kai on 2022-12-24
Written by: Mindy Kaling
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Kind of Hindu
- Nothing Like I Imagined
- Written by: Mindy Kaling
- Narrated by: Mindy Kaling
- Length: 21 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 32
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 27
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 27
Like Kelly Kapoor on The Office, Mindy is engaged with her Indian heritage to the extent that it is fun and convenient. So apart from a tolerance for spicy foods and an appreciation for Ravi Shankar, Mindy isn’t all that Hindu. Her daughter’s Jewish godfather--TV and film’s B.J. Novak--prompts her to reconsider her religious beliefs and ask herself: How Indian do I want my daughter to be?
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5 out of 5 stars
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- By Emy on 2023-01-27
Written by: Mindy Kaling
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Once Upon a Time in Silver Lake
- Nothing Like I Imagined
- Written by: Mindy Kaling
- Narrated by: Mindy Kaling
- Length: 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 24
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 21
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 21
When Mindy and her best friend, B.J. Novak, are approached on a dark street by a Charles Manson-esque character, naturally they’re unnerved. Turns out he’s a huge fan of The Office! Now Mindy’s feeling a little judgy. But the night is young, unseasonably hot, and getting weirder. Mindy and B.J.’s brief encounter with the drifter is about to take an unexpected turn in Sunset Junction.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Intriguing story
- By Kai on 2022-12-30
Written by: Mindy Kaling
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Nothing Like I Imagined
- (Except for Sometimes)
- Written by: Mindy Kaling
- Narrated by: Mindy Kaling
- Length: 2 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 353
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 299
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 298
In these fresh and hilarious personal essays, Mindy Kaling gives the inside scoop on her new role as single mom, the perks of being her own husband, and how she deals with social anxiety even at the most glamorous A-list parties. In between, the beloved actress, writer, and Hollywood power-bruncher gets Kanye West’d at her best friend’s birthday, thwarts an “only in LA” crime, and learns what it means to have it all.
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5 out of 5 stars
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relatable
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Publisher's Summary
Is almost $2,000 a lot to drop on someone else’s dinner, just to be a big shot? Hell yeah! But what if nobody notices that you--one of Time magazine’s “100 Most Influential People” in the world--picked up the tab?
In this meditation on celebrity, power, and a simple thank-you, Mindy Kaling takes the next charmed step in her path from Conan intern to mogul: picking up the entire tab for a famous A-lister. It’s an investment, right? He’ll be blown away by her class. They’ll be best friends forever. Forty thankless seconds later, who wouldn’t spiral into self-doubt, second-guessing, over-rationalizing, and anxious obsession?
Plus, bonus content! An up-close-and-personal look at what Mindy does all day, including “executive producing” and gift wrapping.
From the acclaimed writer, actor, director, producer, and New York Times bestselling author comes Nothing Like I Imagined. In these essays, Mindy Kaling shares the latest chapters of a multitasking life in Hollywood. Listen to them in a single sitting. They’re pitch-perfect.
PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
What listeners say about Big Shot
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Overall3 out of 5 stars
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Performance3 out of 5 stars
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Story3 out of 5 stars
- Kris
- 2021-04-07
35 minutes.
I was just getting into for it to be done. I so should have paid attention to time before getting.
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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Story5 out of 5 stars
- Nadia
- 2020-10-19
Loved every word
I am a huge Mindy Kaling fan and was so excited to see she had come out with an essay collection... they do not disappoint! So light hearted and funny, they will definitely make your day.
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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Story4 out of 5 stars
- Gaby Mtz
- 2021-02-19
Good story to share
This one I really liked it, it was funny and entertained, but I really want to know who is the A list actor she is referring to.
1 person found this helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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Story5 out of 5 stars
- Rachel
- 2023-02-01
Love love love
Love her!!! So obsessed lol she is the best ! I need more I can hear her all day!
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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Story5 out of 5 stars
- Dorothy Dilger
- 2022-12-31
fun
This is my first time listening to an essay and I really enjoyed it. Mindy is smart, funny, and just made me smile
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Story5 out of 5 stars
- Rania
- 2022-09-28
Nice
This has been my favorite one in the series. I loved the extra chapter at the end ❤️
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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Story5 out of 5 stars
- Amber
- 2022-09-26
Thank you, Mindy!
Love the bonus content. If you know, you know. Xoxo (Seriously though… love that, thank you!)
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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Story5 out of 5 stars
- Tinnsel
- 2022-07-03
I love Mindy
Great essay! So insightful and amusing. Mindy is a true bug shot and artist! Recommended!
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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Story5 out of 5 stars
- CharmandHappy
- 2022-06-11
Coffee’s on me 😉☕️🎈🤷🏻♀️
I was so totally not expecting the plot twist. I usually prefer “How To’s” and really somehow thought your 36 minuter was a quick new set of ideas like one of my old favorites “How to Drive Your Competition Crazy” by Guy Kawasaki.
Your audible was refreshing, silly and enlightening. And, I had no idea you were a celebrity until you told me so in your story. I’ve met and worked for quite a few celebrities, and relieved I could never afford to buy their family dinner. I’d be happy though to make their kids animal balloons anytime 🎈💃🏻🥳🤷🏻♀️🤪🎨 Actually, I probably could buy a celebrity family dinner, but as you pointed out, better to continue to treat someone in need and expect nothing in return. Hope to meet you sometime. If so, coffee’s on me 😉☕️🤣
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Overall2 out of 5 stars
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Performance3 out of 5 stars
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Story2 out of 5 stars
- BarbW
- 2022-05-12
Shallow & self-centered
And not even funny! I had high hopes for this series. So disappointing.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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Story5 out of 5 stars
- Anonymous User
- 2022-05-06
❤️
These short stories are great and so intriguing. Mindi always does a great job at capturing your attention. It’s so funny and witty.
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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Story4 out of 5 stars
- Kindle Customer
- 2022-05-06
Good listen
It's good to realize the difference between generosity and giving. Sad that Mindy had to be slapped across the face (figuratively) to come to that realization. And to be confronted with it later. Tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk. Note - People with money don't need their tabs picked up. It's viewed for what it is - a bid to join the entourage. A "look at me" move. Also, true acts of generosity don't need to be advertised or quantified to anyone but the tax man.