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

If you love Andy Cohen you'll love his book.

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

Funny, behind the scenes and an easy read.

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

Can't think of one.

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

Andy

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

Laugh

Any additional comments?

A must read for Bravo lovers.

So much pop culture!

Would you listen to Most Talkative again? Why?

I would listen to Most Talkative again because I am just like Andy in my love of all things Bravo TV and pop culture!

What did you like best about this story?

Listening to Andy Cohen was like sitting and having lunch with him. It was intimate and chummy.

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

All of Andy's antics were spot on.

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

I laughed out loud a couple of times. I really enjoyed this memoir.

Sooo funneee!

This book was so funny! I loved it! Even watching Andy on Watch What Happens did not reveal this very funny side of him. I totally enjoyed his funny twists and creative ways of telling all the stories in this book. I love his honesty - not self deprecating, just honest. As mad as I was with the obviously biased way he treated Teresa Guidice at the last RHONJ reunion (2011), I am now grudgingly able to lighten up on him somewhat. Prior to his shredding of Teresa, I did not have a particular feeling one way or the other about him. After Teresa, I did not like him. Now I have somewhat forgiven him. He came alive in a new and colorful way for me. By the way, his narration is to die for. For that I gave him a solid 10/10. Get this book. It is a light, refreshing and easy listen. You will be pleased you did. I may even listen more than once.

Hilarious

A book you will want to listen to over and over. Andy gives all of himself, I peed my pants during the rain dance boots story. Super interesting to hear how he got to where he is! Andy please write more!

Andy does it well.

Funny and filled w inside knowledge of Pop Culture Moments through his life.
I recommend it.

loved it

I love this book!!!! The story was great and I could listen all day love it !!

LOVED THIS BOOK!!! A FAVORITE!

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

HECK YES!!

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

Both!! Lots of laughs. Cohen is great!

Any additional comments?

Was so sad when it was over!

Love! Love! Love!

Would you listen to Most Talkative again? Why?

I will listen to Most Talkative probably several times. It is entertaining and honest. I love Andy Cohen. He's hilarious!

What about Andy Cohen’s performance did you like?

Andy is a natural. I felt like I was listening to a friend tell a story.

Must love Bravo!

I was holding off on getting this book for I was afraid that it wouldn't be good and would judge Andy Cohen a little bit. Well I decided to take the plunge and got it recently and LOVED IT. I will say its really important to be a fan of Bravo shows for I think it helps you follow along. But overall I loved hearing about his life and the journey he takes us on and I'm shocked it took me this long to get the book.

Love it!

Andy has great stories and reads well- I can picture him in front of me as I listen! Great book!