Most Talkative

Stories from the Front Lines of Pop Culture

By: Andy Cohen

Narrated by: Andy Cohen

Length: 8 hrs and 32 mins

Publisher's summary

Audie Award Nominee, Narration by the Author or Authors, 2013

The man behind the Real Housewives writes about his lifelong love affair with pop culture that brought him from the suburbs of St. Louis to his own television show.

From a young age, Andy Cohen knew two things: He was gay, and he loved television. Now presiding over Bravo's reality-TV empire, he started out as an overly talkative pop-culture obsessive, devoted to Charlie's Angels and All My Children - and to his mother, who received daily letters from him while he was at summer camp, usually reminding her to tape the soaps. In retrospect, it's hard to believe that everyone didn't know that Andy was gay; still, he remained in the closet until college. Finally out, he embarked on making a career out of his passion for television. The journey begins with Andy interviewing his all-time idol Susan Lucci for his college newspaper and ends with him in a job where he has a hand in creating today's celebrity icons. In the witty, no-holds-barred style of his show Watch What Happens: Live, Cohen tells tales of absurd network-news mishaps, hilarious encounters with the heroines of his youth, and the real stories behind the Real Housewives.

Dishy, funny, and full of heart, Most Talkative provides a one-of-a-kind glimpse into the world of television, from a fan who grew up watching the screen and is now inside the TV, both making shows and hosting his own.

©2012 Andrew Cohen (P)2012 Macmillan Audio

Cute.

If you love the house wives you will love the book. Interesting on how it all got started.

Most Talkative by Andy Cohen

I loved this book! I wanted to listen to it again and I for sure will. I am also a huge fan of Andy and the Real Housewives franchise, so it was so nice to get to know him better. I laughed a lot listening to this book. And, the fact that Andy narrated it himself was awesome!!!

honest and funny

this book narrated by the author was a touching and humorous look into the life and career of Andy Cohen it does not disappoint he is everything you want him to be if you are a fan of watch what happens live or the housewives or just even pop culture you should give this book a read I especially enjoyed the parts he shared about coming out to his friends and family and him interning at CBS News I don't think many people are aware that he had a decade-long career with CBS morning show was all very fascinating

So funny!!!

If you could sum up Most Talkative in three words, what would they be?

Funny, insightful, inspiring

What did you like best about this story?

it feels like andy is talking to you. you get exactly what you get on WWHL. best. show. EVER!

(bt dubs, not too happy its not on this week but its ok since youre promoting this funny as hell book!)

Which character – as performed by Andy Cohen – was your favorite?

vanderpump

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

yes

LOVED IT!!

What made the experience of listening to Most Talkative the most enjoyable?

Loved hearing Andy voice read his own words. So much fun!

What did you like best about this story?

Found out so much about Andy's background and fabulous work ethic.

What does Andy Cohen bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Only he can tell the listener like he wants it to be heard. Wonderful!

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

When he came out. Very touching.

SO GOOD SO GOOD SO FUNNY SO GOOD

this book was fantastic. I found it very informative very funny it was a wonderful look into a time that outlines my growing up. And looking at events during that time through someone else's eyes was so much fun this book is definitely worth the listen

LOVED IT!

What did you love best about Most Talkative?

I loved all the stories about the Real Housewives. It was really fun to hear all the behind the scenes shenanigans!

What other book might you compare Most Talkative to and why?

It is similar to Tina Fey's "Bossy Pants" because they both tell stories about how the authors arrived where they are in their lives, and how they achieved success.

What does Andy Cohen bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

His storytelling is awesome. I loved how he called it "MUH Book!" He shared a few asides that were only available for the audio book listener. He is the only person who could have read this book and made it believable.

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

Not one in particular, but I did love how throughout the book he referred to his relationship to his mother. I really love how close they are and I loved his stories about his mom.

Any additional comments?

Andy, thanks for writing this book! I loved it, and have recommended it to all of my friends. I faithfully watch all of the shows on BRAVO, well most of them, and I religiously watch you on "Watch what happens live." It was great getting to know you better!

Charming and fun!

What did you love best about Most Talkative?

It feels like you're sitting with a friend and just enjoying a long chat/gossip session. I listened to it at work, and my day flew by. I was sorry when it ended because I wanted MORE!!

What other book might you compare Most Talkative to and why?

Bossy Pants by Tina Fey because they both left me feeling like I'd spent the afternoon with a friend.

Which scene was your favorite?

I really enjoyed hearing about the Real Housewife shows and casts.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It made me giggle several times.

Any additional comments?

I found Andy and his story charming and fun. The writing and delivery felt comfortable and friendly and just made me wish I could hang out with Andy and dish about all sorts of things.

Sincere and Scandalous

As a young gay man I really identified with Andy. I really enjoyed listening to dynamic between him and his friends and family pre and post coming out. This book had me smiling the entire time. Andy's charm always casts a spell on me and I was enthralled from beginning to end.

Made me laugh

What did you love best about Most Talkative?

I am a fan of books by funny people and Andy Cohen doesn't disappoint. It really enjoyed hearing his story of getting in the "biz". They way he depicts his mother is great! And the pranks he pulled on his parents really made me laugh!

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

No