• I Don't Know What You Know Me From

  • Confessions of a Co-Star
  • By: Judy Greer
  • Narrated by: Judy Greer
  • Length: 5 hrs and 31 mins
  • 4.2 out of 5 stars (915 ratings)

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I Don't Know What You Know Me From

By: Judy Greer
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Editorial reviews

Editors Select, April 2014 - I’m not the type of person who typically reads celebrity biographies. To be honest, I’ve only read these types of books out of need on long flights. I willingly picked up Judy Greer’s I Don’t Know What You Know Me From: Confessions of a Co-Star because I happen to love the eclectic mix of television shows and movies in which she’s been. Her book is funny, interesting, and honest. She speaks of her childhood in Michigan, her college years in Chicago, and her time in L.A. The best part? It’s like listening to your best friend talk about her day. –Laura, Audible Editor

Publisher's summary

Like Tina Fey, Chelsea Handler, and other (best-selling) co-stars, Judy Greer is taking pen to paper and in her honest, self-deprecating, and hilariously relatable way reminding us why she's not America's sweetheart but America's best friend.

You know Judy Greer, right? Wait, what was she in again? The Wedding Planner, 13 Going on 30, 27 Dresses, The Descendants. Yes, you totally recognize her. And, odds are, if you're like most women in America, you feel like she's already your friend. Thankfully, Greer has finally written a book of essays about all the moments, topics, observations, and confessions that you would hope to hear from your best friend. How a midnight shopping trip to CVS can cure all. What it's like to have stepchildren. And how she really feels about her mother. Yes, it's all in there. But Judy Greer isn't just a regular friend - she's a celebrity friend. Want to know which celebs she's peed next to? Or what the Oscars were actually like? Or which hot actor gave her father a Harley Davidson? Don't worry - that's included, too. Besides being laugh-out-loud funny, you'll love her because she makes us genuinely feel like she's one of us. Because even though she sometimes has a stylist and a make-up artist, she still wears (and hates!) Spanx. Because she starts her book like this: "This is who I am. This is what I think about things. This is stuff that happened to me, that could have just as easily have happened to you. I'm not that special, and we're probably not that different. I think I am really lucky to be where I am in life, but I've never really lost that feeling that I don't fit in, and if you have, will you please email me and tell me how you did it? I'm serious."

©2014 Judy Greer (P)2014 Random House Audio

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Yay!!! Another Audible Favorite!

This book was on par with my absolute, hands down favorite "BossyPants". Judy Greer's stories are touching, funny, interesting and well narrated. As another small town Michigan girl, her early essays on growing up outside Detroit during the "John Hughes" era made me feel like we were besties exchanging memories. Love this book!!!

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Needed More Stories!

What disappointed you about I Don't Know What You Know Me From?

I think it was just too general - "I have a hard time with this, I really like that" … but lacking any specific details or stories to capture the listener's attention. (Aside from the motorcycle story, which was semi-interesting, but a little too gushy.) The entire chapter of reading emails about what a great friend she is was annoying. (Again, without specific stories or examples … just, "wow! you're really awesome!")

Would you ever listen to anything by Judy Greer again?

Probably not. I really enjoy Judy Greer as an actress, and because of the wide variety of characters she's played and people she's worked with, I was hoping to hear a collection of stories about her experiences. (Especially from Arrested Development! I would think that job alone would be full of interesting/funny tales!) Happily, she seems to have led a pretty charmed life - which is great - but makes for a bit of a tiresome read. Makes me really appreciate how difficult it is to be an engaging writer/storyteller. Not everyone can do it.

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Memoir's should be more and not about the money

What disappointed you about I Don't Know What You Know Me From?

Nothing worthy of discovery. Why should I care about this person? Each essay has no purpose. No true insight into her or her craft.

I am pretty sure she is smart. She should show it.

Would you ever listen to anything by Judy Greer again?

No

Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Judy Greer?

N/A

If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from I Don't Know What You Know Me From?

The whole book. I want to hear about craft, life and the mix of th two. The book is shallow at best.

Any additional comments?

Wish I could get my money back.

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Fun

What did you love best about I Don't Know What You Know Me From?

There is something endearing about Judy Greer that makes her almost instantly likable. There is nothing mind blowing about the book as far as content, except to say that it made me like her more. Listening to this book is like making a new friend: you get to hear all the past stories, thoughts, ideas, dreams, hopes, and gaffes. it's a one sided relationship at this point, but you know, she IS an actress (hee, hee). Very enjoyable listen.

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PURE NARCISSISTIC TRIPE

What disappointed you about I Don't Know What You Know Me From?

If I had to listen to one more self-indulgent childhood story in which she was made to seem the innocent victim, or one more name-dropping Hollywood quasi-drama, I thought I might scream. THERE IS AN ENTIRE SECTION OF JUST EMAILS WHERE SHE TALKS ABOUT WHAT A GREAT FRIEND / PERSON SHE IS. I was physically relieved, when it was over. Here's a thought: maybe the reason Judy Greer's acting career isn't as far along as she'd like it to be is that, at the end of the day, the more interesting people (who've lead interesting lives) make better artists?

How did the narrator detract from the book?

I don't, liiiike, KNOOOOW? Like, could it BEEEE? That she ends every SENTENCE? With an upward inFLECtion? Liiiike, ya KNOW? Like the whole book is one big QUESTION?
(FYI: there is a section in the book where she talks about how she was "cured" of this habit in acting school. Umm. Might wanna take a refresher course, Ms. Greer.)

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Love this actress but such a disappointment

This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?

I wouldn't recommend this to anyone. The author is upbeat but it's one dull story after another. I loved other books in this group (Bossypants, Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?) but I didn't even finish this one.

What do you think your next listen will be?

How to Be a Woman by Caitlin Moran

Have you listened to any of Judy Greer’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I haven't listened to her other performances

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Funniest book about Show Biz in A Long Time

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Bcause it's very funny.

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

The blind date with the man who would become her husband. Anyone who's been on a blind date can relate. She forgot what he looked like, after two hours of talking to him over dinner.

Which scene was your favorite?

Getting to know her step children and her husband's ex.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When Ashton Kutcher bought Judy's dad a serious Harley, just cause Ashton's a good guy.

Any additional comments?

I'd be surprised if she doesn't become a major comedy star,after this book. She's really funny and you can't help but wish her the best.

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Bought it just for her voice

I’ll admit I initially got this solely because I love Judy Greer’s voice. I do think her career is fascinating too. She pops up in movies/TV all the time but isn’t immediately recognizable. She somehow manages to be different enough that I always think, ‘Who is that??’
The book doesn’t have any major Hollywood revelations but is very engaging just the same.
She doesn’t tell you her secret for turning up everywhere, but I think the answer is simple: she’s a skilled actor.
She does share how she came to Hollywood, a sweet story about her dad and Ashton Kutcher, auditions, how she juggles her life, failed pilots, the less glamorous side award shows and many other things. It’s definitely worth a read or listen.

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There's A Reason She's Not The Main Character

This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?

I grew up in the same town as her so I thought it might be cool to learn more about her. Unfortunately, I learned she's boring, whiny and not even interesting enough to have the lead role in her own book.

What was most disappointing about Judy Greer’s story?

It's pretty mundane from the start, but I struggled to get through it around chapter 27 where she reads emails from her friends about what kind of friend she is. This desperate attempt to flesh out a book doesn't add color to her character, it just proves she really shouldn't be writing a book.

Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Judy Greer?

A squeaky door hinge. Her voice timbre and appeal so it's possible no one would be able to tell the difference.

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???

I'm about halfway through and while there are some redeeming qualities such as mildly entertaining stories every few chapters, I keep expecting more.

I tried hard to give this a chance but the words "insipid drivel" and "inane chatter" have popped into to mind. I'd like to be kinder but this a review so consider this my advice/warning. I've listened to nearly 50 audible books in the past 3 months and this is just plain boring. I keep asking myself what is the point of this so I'm quitting. On to the next....

Bottom line: there's not nearly enough substance to make a book yet the author does not appear to know this. You know when you ask someone the question "so how was your day?" And they start of with...."welllll, I woke up at 5:25.. And then, and then, and then and then and then?????"

It's pretty much just that the whole time.

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