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Seriously...I'm Kidding
- Narrated by: Ellen DeGeneres
- Length: 3 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Biographies & Memoirs, Entertainment & Celebrities
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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)
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- Joelle
- 2018-12-18
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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- R.I
- 2020-01-08
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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- Amazon Customer
- 2019-07-30
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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- Barb
- 2019-05-01
Disappointed!
I LOVE Ellen. This was the worst work of hers I’ve come across. Very disappointed’
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- Emma
- 2021-07-05
Very messy!!!! Jarring
I loved the book and loved how she read it. However, I give a big no no to how the audio book is organized…. Chapter and the title doesn’t much with the contents and one tittle includes two to three chapters all together. If you don’t have the book, it would be a less stress, but for me it was just so annoying.
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- Nikolai Antushevich
- 2020-06-26
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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- Rebecca Leckie
- 2020-06-16
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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- james hawes
- 2020-01-05
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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- PAMELA S STEVENS
- 2020-01-02
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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- C. Neale
- 2019-12-31
very disappointing book
Ellen is usually so witty and hilarious, but this book is just dumb and boring.
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- Beth L.
- 2018-03-29
Better live
Would you try another book from Ellen DeGeneres and/or Ellen DeGeneres?
I love Ellen! But no.
What was most disappointing about Ellen DeGeneres’s story?
The book feel flat for me, I just did not find it funny or engaging in strictly audio form and did not finish. Part of the joy of Ellen is how she interacts with others and her audience, that was definitely missing. The type of material that Ellen does best just doesn't work the same without interactions with others and the visual effects of Ellen's facial expressions and body language.
Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Ellen DeGeneres?
No one, she is the best at doing her own material.
You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?
I still love Ellen.
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- Stephanie Rivera
- 2018-05-28
couldn't get through it
I really enjoy Ellen, but the book was lame. I felt like she spent hours complaining about having to a write a book because she told to.
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- Olga
- 2012-03-11
Love her voice, but expected more insight
Is there anything you would change about this book?
The depth of her stories. I wanted to get to know her better. I bought this book because as a person I find her so appealing. But the book left me wanting more. I felt like listening to Ellen's wonderful voice but a scrpt from Seinfield.
Has Seriously...I'm Kidding turned you off from other books in this genre?
I heard Tina Fey Bossy Pants before and expected a similar experience. The book left me dissapointed. I am now listening to other genre, but it is partly before, aside from Tina and Ellen, none of the other female comediants of my generation appeal me as much as these two. I would listen to another book by Ellen, hopefully deeper and just as funny.
What about Ellen DeGeneres’s performance did you like?
She has a unique voice. Just listening to her voice made me smile.
Do you think Seriously...I'm Kidding needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?
YES. But not to follow-up, but to show the real potential of Ellen as a writter. It left me feeling like this was not the best she could do.
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- R. Strauss
- 2011-12-19
Exactly what you would expect from Ellen
Where does Seriously...I'm Kidding rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
This book is light and funny and I couldn't really tell what the story was. Probably because she's a comedian and her point is to be entertaining. Not a serious book. It's perfect if you are looking for a light, easy, quick read that will make you smile.
What about Ellen DeGeneres’s performance did you like?
She's funny! She speaks funny and writes funny. When you get to hear both at once...it's even better!
If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
Rambling...
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- Kerry
- 2012-01-24
Does Audible give refunds?
Any additional comments?
Let me preface: I'm a BIG fan of Ellen. This book, however, was horrible. It was filled with non-sense and ramblings. I skipped entire chapters, multiple times. I do not need to hear Ellen's random thoughts as she sits on a beach. I can do that myself. For free. And I definitely don't want to hear it as I'm on a crowded bus, during my commute.
I thought this would be more thought-provoking, laugh-out-loud funny. Instead it was Ellen digressing in these tangents that annoyed me and didn't even make sense. Have a good listen to the sample first. It doesn't get any better than this, trust me.
I'm disappointed I spent my Audible credit on this. I want my money back.
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- EVERLYN
- 2017-08-20
I feel ripped off
It's like the whole thing is a joke .... like she wrote an awful book laughed about it and said let's see how much money I can make from idiots buying this pointless book that is going literally no where ... it was boring and not that funny ... it was sad because I really love her but this was a disappointment
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- Stephanie
- 2011-10-07
really like ellen but felt like a waste of my time
Would you try another book from Ellen DeGeneres and/or Ellen DeGeneres?
i might reluctantly try another, however only after many many consistently elated reviews
Would you ever listen to anything by Ellen DeGeneres again?
see above
Have you listened to any of Ellen DeGeneres’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
no
You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?
On balance, this book is positive, light and even plainly silly. In all, these three hours go by well, fast! So that's why I give 5 stars for performance. Ellen maintains the momentum well. She is an engaging speaker.
Any additional comments?
perhaps the title says it all, seriously i'm kidding - that is that there were some funny moments more towards the beginning. The middle just seemed downright page filler. In the absence of more hilariousness, the redeeming factor might have been some somewhat more serious insight into her life and her thoughts and feelings etc. This was my first book by Ellen so I really knew nothing about her before today. I now know that she is neat, punctual, hard working, persistent, affable, did not go to college, thick skinned, positive, good, kind, honest, does not cook, does not clean, loves her wife etc. I didn't get much sense of depth. Sometimes I thought she was going to say something meaningful but I couldn't be sure whether she was serious or not?!! In the middle of the book she really lets you into her stream of thought consciousness. Although I don't know that I'd call it a stream. It is a whirlwind of anecdotal thoughts organized into brief chapters. Average chapter length might be 2-3 minutes. Some 'chapters' are 1-2 sentences. And, then it's over and I'm just like, huh. I like Ellen a lot from what I've seen. She is very positive and more than a bit silly and I wish her well with her show and as an author and modeling etc.
I never much liked seinfeld or family guy or simpsons... maybe you should just wait for more reviews to decide, if you are on the fence. since I don't watch her show, if you do and you love it maybe then you will also appreciate this book. It just wasn't so great for me.
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- Julie
- 2011-10-11
Not so much.
I LOVE Ellen...but this book is just boring. About what you would expect to get if someone sat down behind a mic without a script and wanted to kill 3 hours. A few funny parts, but mostly blah. Disappointed!
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- Agent Anna
- 2017-07-12
Wow, I made it through but it was tough!
I guess this was just not what I was expecting. I didn't read her first two books (and I never will) but this was a long stand up performance. I've read other books by comedians that were funny and told about the author's life like David Sedaris. His books are funny, try one and avoid Ellen, whom I really like. Sorry Ellen this book was yucky.
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- Talia
- 2013-03-11
DeGeneres leaves you laughing
I've been a fan of Ellen's writing since picking up her first book "My Point... And I Do Have One" back in high school. She's funny, witty, relatable and honest. Plus, she's optimistic and positive.
This book combines her random thought conversation style and throws in bits and pieces from her own life. I think her willingness to be honest and share things from her experience is one of the main reasons she connects so well with her readers/audience. Another reason is that even though she is relentless in encouraging people to be positive, look for the joys in life and appreciate every day, she never comes across as pushy or preachy.
I laughed a lot while reading this, and when I was done, I felt really good about my life and how lucky I am for what I have. I recommend you read this book. I think you'll be glad you did.
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- Mae
- 2017-09-22
Entertaining
It's a crazy book and also funnyy and sweet, just like Ellen :) I liked it