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Still Foolin' 'Em
- Where I've Been, Where I'm Going, and Where the Hell Are My Keys
- Narrated by: Billy Crystal
- Length: 8 hrs and 2 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Nominated for a 2014 Grammy in the Spoken Word category!
Hilarious and heartfelt observations on aging from one of America's favorite comedians, now that he's 65, and a look back at a remarkable career.
Billy Crystal is 65, and he's not happy about it. With his trademark wit and heart, he outlines the absurdities and challenges that come with growing old, from insomnia to memory loss to leaving dinners with half your meal on your shirt. In humorous chapters like "Buying the Plot" and "Nodding Off," Crystal not only catalogues his physical gripes, but offers a road map to his 77 million fellow baby boomers who are arriving at this milestone age with him. He also looks back at the most powerful and memorable moments of his long and storied life, from entertaining his relatives as a kid in Long Beach, Long Island, and his years doing stand-up in the Village, up through his legendary stint at Saturday Night Live, When Harry Met Sally, and his long run as host of the Academy Awards. Listeners get a front-row seat to his one-day career with the New York Yankees (he was the first player to ever "test positive for Maalox"), his love affair with Sophia Loren, and his enduring friendships with several of his idols, including Mickey Mantle and Muhammad Ali. He lends a light touch to more serious topics like religion ("the aging friends I know have turned to the Holy Trinity: Advil, bourbon, and Prozac"); grandparenting; and, of course, dentistry. As wise and poignant as they are funny, Crystal's reflections are an unforgettable look at an extraordinary life well lived.
Still Foolin' 'Em includes a portion recorded in front of a live studio audience.
What the critics say
“At 65, Billy Crystal is a master of comic timing, as he demonstrates during his narration of Still Foolin' ‘Em. A fine actor and nine-time Oscar host, Crystal knows exactly how to deliver his artful blend of touching memoir and rueful riffs on the indignities of aging. Several chapters were recorded before a live audience, giving him the opportunity to exchange banter and charm a crowd – as he no doubt will many listeners…In both modes, however, he proves himself accomplished, nuanced, and – best of all – very funny.” —AudioFile Magazine
"Filled with hilarious and heartfelt observations on aging, Still Foolin' 'Em, the Grammy-nominated memoir by one of America's favorite comedians, outlines the absurdities and challenges that come with growing older. This 2014 Audie Audiobook of the Year is read by Billy Crystal himself, with his trademark wit and heart." - PopSugar.com
“Billy Crystal's new memoir is everything you'd expect from this acclaimed actor, writer, producer, film director and world-class comedian. Though the book is a great read, this audio version, performed by Crystal himself, is even better. His timing is perfect, he laughs, ad-libs a little and even chokes up as he talks about how much his wife of 43 years means to him…But be careful! Listening while driving, treading on a treadmill or stirring up a stir-fry could be hazardous to life and limb – this is unredacted, laugh-out-loud humor, Billy Crystal at his bravura best.” —BookPage
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- Anonymous User
- 2021-01-22
The Best
Definitely a worthwhile listen. Filled with laughter, emotion and most of all everything I would have expected from this brilliant man. I learned a lot but most of all I heard his generosity of kindness in so many ways.
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- Justin Lahey
- 2020-02-01
Funny and insightful, a superb memoir
The audiobook is read by Billy Crystal himself! Given the rave reviews and numerous awards won by Crystal’s memoir “Still Foolin’ ‘Em”, the bar was set quite high, especially given I had just finished Martin Short’s most excellent memoir “I Must Say”.
The first few chapters of Crystal’s memoir really caught me off guard, and not in a good way. They were excerpts of him delivering the chapters as part of a live show. Don’t get me wrong, I love seeing and hearing Crystal do standup, but I purchased an audiobook memoir, not a live show. At least I thought I did. Had I known, I would have chosen a different audiobook.
If I wanted live standup, I would have purchased a concert CD or DVD, or watched a standup special on a streaming service. At least he explains why he decided to include live standup renditions of some of the chapters, and I certainly understand his reasoning, which made the other live chapters further in the book more tolerable. But I was always happy when they were followed by regular audiobook read chapters.
Back to the memoir itself. I have always considered Billy Crystal as an incredibly talented and gifted comedian, going way back to his days on Soap and Saturday Night Live. He was an excellent impersonator, and also created timeless characters of his own! Add to that his close friendships with comic icons such as Whoopie Goldberg and Robin Williams, which led to them hosting numerous Comic Relief specials, and his acting career in such comedy classics as City Slickers, When Harry Met Sally, and Analyze This, and you must have an endless list of stories and behind-the-scenes tales of the trade.
The structure of “Still Foolin’ ‘Em” is very interesting, at times alternating between “what I’ve done” accomplishments and “here’s my take on things in life”. The insight into his kinship with Mickey Mantle is quite surprising and especially touching. It’s insights like these that make memoirs such an enjoyable read. Crystal takes us through his career, and his life, with his unique trademark delivery, sharing his highs and lows, dreams and concerns, with honesty, uncanny wit and humor.
Truly the only knock on this audiobook is the numerous live chapters. I’m sure some if not many may be thrilled by this different take on the audiobook experience, but I would have preferred those chapters just be read by Crystal like the remainder of the book. Besides that, this memoir was superb!
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- Serge
- 2018-07-19
What an amazing life!
Billy Crystal is one of the greats, and this book about his life cements that fact. From his childhood to his very brief stint at SNL to even officially playing for the New York Yankees, Mr Crystal bares it all, especially when it comes to fatherhood. I'm like him in that we are both nostalgic people, and a lot of his reflections on his life really hit home for me. Buy this book now, you won't be disappointed!
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- Amazon Customer
- 2018-07-10
loved it
well wtitten and spoken. laughed out loud. I really enjoyed the book. definately recommend this book.
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- Heather Hanson
- 2023-08-21
loved it
this book was a great listen! I laughed and cried.. couldn't wait to get back in the car to listen more on my drive home.
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- Lori
- 2023-08-20
Wow … just WOW!
What a poetic storytelling of such a rich life. Honoured to have Mr Crystal share his vulnerabilities with us. I am immediately looking for biographies of some of his hero’s. The love and awe he shared is contagious. I am curious, intrigued and falling in love with these great human beings.. thank you for starting a spark in me.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2023-07-15
Wonderful.
I enjoyed every minute of this book. It was even better since Billy Crystal read it himself. I will listen again!
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- Anonymous User
- 2023-05-27
Absolutely loved it!!
wonderfully written memories and fabulous story telling. I enjoyed it so much listening again!
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- Amazon Customer
- 2023-05-19
Very moving
I’ve been a fan of Billy’s for decades now and I’m so glad I found this book. His kindness is as real as his humour and I enjoyed getting to know him. Didn’t want the book to end.
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- Bruce Novakowski
- 2022-09-10
Great Story, Incredible Storyteller, Standup Sections were Meh
Awesome listen, Billy Crystal is such a fantastic storyteller and tells his life story in a way only Billy can: intimate, personal, endlessly entertaining and hilarious. Always the consummate entertainer and showman. One small thing - there is a standup set disperses throughout the audiobook, I believe they were recorded for the purpose of the audiobook, they take up about 20% of the listen…. Unfortunately the standup is pretty meh. I actually ended up skipping a couple of the routines. Other than that, great listen!
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- David Shear
- 2013-09-12
Disarmingly Honest
I enjoyed this book, and as expected, I laughed out loud multiple times. I can't imagine "reading" this book when you have the opportunity to listen to Billy Crystal read it to you. Having his voice truly made all the difference and brought the laughs.
The insights into the sports figures were especially interesting and getting a peek behind the scenes of movies like When Harry Met Sally and City Slickers was a treat.
Going back and forth between Crystal reading the book and reading it live in front of an audience was a really nice touch, I especially loved that.
Because Crystal is reading it to you, it feels intimate. So occasionally he drops facts, or lines, that are surprising, like how rich he is, or how much he dislikes someone, things that were really, very honest. I loved it. I love being surprised, and I love being surprised that I'm surprised.
I recommend this book.
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- Pamela J
- 2013-09-19
Growing up with Billy Crystal
I hesitated at first because I really don't need a comedian, even an excellent one like Crystal, to tell me what aging feels like. This is much, much beyond that. Truly laugh out loud funny and surprisingly poignant, the decades of Billy's life are full of colorful (and often famous) characters that will fascinate you if you're acquainted with them or not. Yes, there are the old guy jokes, and they're funny, but it's when he's playing straight man to what is happening to him and around him when this book really zings. This is a book that you should NOT read on paper (or screen), but listen to performed by a master joker. Great fun.
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- Sara
- 2013-12-06
Falling out of love with Crystal
What disappointed you about Still Foolin' 'Em?
Chapters one and two are awesome standup. I laughed so hard I accidently woke my husband sleeping next to me, then pulled off my headphones so he could listen too. After a minute or two he was laughing with me--it was great! However, as the chapters went on it became less funny and turned ranty, you know, like grandpa does.
By chapter 14 he was literally bellyaching about what he doesn't like e.g. "fat" people, airport searches, politics bla, bla, bla. I couldn't believe it and, for me, comedy that puts down people or is just angry (for the sake of it) it's funny. Some parts of the book were amazing. One part about a boxer (I wont say more) was incredible. However, for the most part--he sound old and just not as funny anymore.
Also, he kept saying tits over, and over, and over. Even time I cringed. I know he's from an older generation (I just turned 30 and was reading it for fun) but tits? Tits! Tits! Tits! He sounded like he was 13 or something and it was endless. I just thought he'd be a little more polished. He curses throughout the whole thing which I don't mind but his obsession with tits did bother me, in a creepy way.
What didn’t you like about Billy Crystal’s performance?
Like others have said, he reads this book like he just can't wait to be done with it. I think he could have slowed down a little. Some parts of the book are recorded live and those are really exciting! No matter what anyone says, in these live parts where he is on stage preforming he's a total natural!
Any additional comments?
If you are a huge Crystal fan then you will probably enjoy this. If you are in your 60s and want to go back to the generation and culture of the 60s then you will most likely enjoy this book. He really did capture the "spirit" of the 60s and 70s in a way I have never heard before. Happy readings!!
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- loix
- 2013-09-17
Who'd have known?
I thought all good comedians were the product of dysfunctional families. This is a very moving (if the last chapter doesn't get the waterworks going, see a professional) and enjoyable account of a family man and entertainer that thoroughly disabused me of that notion. Mr. Crystal's loving musings about his family--whether blood relatives or lifelong friends--nearly made a convert out of this sworn single person. Now there's the kind of success anyone would envy! The narration went by so fast that I had to be on the edge of my seat not to miss a single detail, but I doubt any other reader could have done the impressions or the tender memories justice.
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- Jody R. Nathan
- 2013-09-13
great audio book, couldn't put it down
I very much enjoyed this book. Billy Crystal reads the book, and it is like an 8 hour performance from him. In fact, several chapters were recorded live as performances. Billy Crystal goes through his life and his loves with his unique perspective with warmth, wit and love. You'll laugh, you'll cry . . .oy vey, what else do you want?
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- Michelle
- 2013-09-14
Warning: Don't listen to it in public.
Unless you're use to people looking at you like your crazy be careful because you WILL laugh out loud. Billy Crystal has been a constant favorite of my family since Soap and continues to be with my kids. His life has been full of ups and downs just like everyone else only he doesn't run to the bottles & drugs like so many others. He has been blessed with talent, a wonderful family, and the chance to become friends with people he admired as a child and you're so happy for him. This book is light hearted, funny, and overall amazing. A MUST GET.
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- Diane Havens
- 2013-09-13
Pure Crystal
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Fans of Billy Crystal could not ask for more -- everything you love about Billy Crystal is here. The sensitive, sometimes cranky, occasionally outrageous, intelligent, thoughtful and always very funny comedian-actor-director shares his life with us as you'd expect him to -- honestly, lovingly and with sharp wit. Happy I bought the audiobook version since the stand-up chapters recorded before a live audience added so much to the experience.
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- J. Price
- 2013-09-16
Uplifting, Funny, Heartfelt
Would you consider the audio edition of Still Foolin' 'Em to be better than the print version?
The audio is DEFINITELY better than hard copy would have been for this book, with Billy Crystal reading.... it was like an 8 hour AMAZING show.
What about Billy Crystal’s performance did you like?
He was genuine, funny, transparent. I'm not sure if I sniffled and got choked up any less than I laughed out loud. Very moving story, wonderful writing, incredible performance. Highly recommend.
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- Ed
- 2013-10-10
Smart words from a funny guy
I listened to this book because, like Billy, I grew up in Long Beach in the fifties and sixties. He is three years older than me and was in my late brother's class at Long Beach High School. I remember playing softball with Billy at the East School playground. He was short back then too. I was hoping he would make a reference to the temple across the street from East School on Neptune Boulevard. A long softball drive would make it across the boulevard and hit Temple Emanuel. "Hit Emanuel" was one of our war cries. In softball terms it was the equivalent of a tape measure homer by Mickey. The book was memorable because I could personally identify with many of the references Billy made to his hometown. Beyond that, I learned many new things about Billy and the trip that brought him to where he is today. A funny and talented guy, he made me laugh, cry and remember. The live portions of the narration before an audience were like listening to new material in comedy record albums. Overall, a great listen.
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- Alan
- 2013-09-19
For the Billy Crystal fan in all of us
This is a fun diversion from the history / lecture series' I normally listen to. A warm uplifting book fill with Billy's memories.
The BEST part of this book are Mr. Crystal's stories of the great Micky Mantle and Muhammad Ali. A human face is painted on these sports legends that very few have seen. The chapter on the filming of his HBO movie 61 was probably the best chapter in the book. As a youngster, my father took me to Yankee Stadium to watch these very same legends play. Tears swelled up inside.
The book also has its slow chapters. One can sense that Mr. Crystal has a preoccupation with death. He deals alot with dying which detracts from the otherwise brisk flow of the book.
This book is highly recommended,
BTW, you look marvelous
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