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Seriously...I'm Kidding

Written by: Ellen DeGeneres
Narrated by: Ellen DeGeneres
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Publisher's Summary

With the winning, upbeat candor that has made her show on of the most popular and honored daytime shows on the air, beloved talk show host and comedian Ellen DeGeneres shares her views on life, love, and American Idol.

"I've experienced a whole lot the last few years and I have a lot to share. So I hope that you'll take a moment to sit back, relax and enjoy the words I've put together for you in this book. I think you'll find I've left no stone unturned, no door unopened, no window unbroken, no rug unvacuumed, no ivories untickled. What I'm saying is, let us begin, shall we?"

Seriously...I'm Kidding is a lively, hilarious, and often sweetly poignant look at the life of the much-loved entertainer as she opens up about her personal life, her talk show, and more.

Praise for Seriously...I'm Kidding

"DeGeneres's amiably oddball riffs on everything from kale to catwalks to Jesus will make fans smile." (People)

"Whatever the topic, DeGeneres's compulsively readable style will appeal to fans old and new." (Publishers Weekly)

"Fans will not be disappointed...[DeGeneres's] trademark wit and openness shine through and through." (Kirkus)

©2011 Ellen DeGeneres (P)2011 Hachette

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I love Ellen.

I just love Ellen so much. This is a funny quick read/listen to. Quirky, sarcastic, makes you laugh out loud. It's not a tell all memoir or anything like that, simply some interesting thoughts and ideas.

Definitely exactly what I needed for a light, funny, uplifting read. I would recommend for sure. 😊

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Light and Funny. It did not feel like a memoire

This book is light and funny. It felt as a transcript of standup comedy show that you make you laugh while you are reading/listening to it in your living room alone with no audience.

I expected a book with more material as it is listed under BIO genre, and that is why i gave it a 3 stars rating. If i am to rate it as a standup comedy show, I would give it more.

Overall, it is a new kind of books for me, where it is not a funny novel, neither a memoir, but really just funny jokes with some hidden wisdom.

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It's like hearing a book by Dori

In true Ellen D form this book is fun, light and full of ramblings only Ellen could pull off. An easy read/listen to pass the time. Enjoy!

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Disappointed!

I LOVE Ellen. This was the worst work of hers I’ve come across. Very disappointed’

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Easy-to-Listen, Fun and Entertaining!

This is not your typical autobiography. Ellen talks about a few different life topics with an open heart and soul. She's a very kind and compassionate person, and that's what she teaches in the book as well.

I'd encourage you to listen to this book if you're looking for something light and pleasant.

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love Ellen not the book

I had to take multiple breaks from the book. Its like being in her head... I would not recommend or read again.
I did laugh a couple of times but it was all over the place, didn't flow and was unfocused

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disappointed

Ellen was trying to be funny but came through as not funny one liners. had to turn it off half way through

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waste of time and money

Honestly, worst book ever. Ellen might as well read the phone book. That's how funny it is. I couldn't force myself to finish it.

Seriously, I love Ellen, but I'm not kidding, this book stinks.

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very disappointing book

Ellen is usually so witty and hilarious, but this book is just dumb and boring.

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her story is amazing but the book was not

she is such an interesting person and her book did not do her justice...i was hoping to hear more about her childhood

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