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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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Was a light listen with lots of laughs

Bought this for a road trip - we laughed both ways and was seriously funny from Ellen!

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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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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, however I did struggled to finish listening to the end. I enjoyed the fact that Ellen was reading it.

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Funny but all over the place

Nice shorts but she is all over the place with this book. Good shorts story

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Funny

Funny and relaxing to listen to on my way to work.
Easy listen while doing chores or gardening!

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Awesome listen

I listened to this book and absolutely loved it. Ellen’s authentic and raw humour was the perfect way to jazz up my commutes and learn about her unique experiences. I would definitely recommend!

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Smile on your face

This is such a great feel good book. I laughed out loud by myself so many times with this book! Side effects might be that people give you funny looks but then they smile after, so win-win!!

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Maybe not what you’d expect

I love Ellen’s stand up, and her tv show. She comes across a tad different in her book. I was entertained, and a few chapters had me laughing out loud, but some just felt like time-filler. Not a linear story, but a collection of thoughts and observations. Almost as if someone wrote down every thought they had in a few months then put it in a book!

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