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

Loved it!

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

I am so glad that Andy narrated the story, he was so funny and honest. There were so many parts were I was laughing outloud, I love love love Andy Cohen!

Loved this book!

I love Andy Cohen and this book did not disappoint! Excited to listen to his other books also!

Amazing

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

I would recommend this book to anyone. Male or Female. Gay or Straight. Andy Cohen is a magnificent story teller. This book is fantastic, interesting, and oh so funny.

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

Bossy Pants

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

It's like him literally telling you the story.

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

I laughed so hard.

this book is hilarious!!!!!

I heartily recommend this book for anyone! Andy Cohen is a natural entertainer and his story is interesting and funny. I'm still laughing about the Shawnee story. His mother definitely has a good sense of humor.

I love this man

I just finished Andy's book. What can I say? I loved it. I feel choked up as not only is this the story of an entertainer that we have all grown to love, but I learned that he's truly a decent, humble man. I work a stressful, full-time job I have two small children and this book was truly the respite I needed from my chaotic, crazy life. If you are at all hesitating which we making this purchase, I am telling you, I consider myself to be an educated, intelligent, liberal, freethinking woman, and I am far from disappointed in this material. Do yourself a favor and buy this book, start listening, and be prepared to fall in love
with Andrew Cohen.

It’s so good.

This book is so great. Just what I (housewives/andy fanatic) wanted!! Truly made me so happy every time I sat down to listen. So funny to hear Andy’s behind the scenes view on all of my fav bravo moments!

Loved it.

I love everything housewives (don't judge) and pop culture. He does a great job narrating, not all authors can do that. Thanks Andy!

A must read!

Andy never disappoints!!! I laughed the whole time! Great read and I felt like an insider to the scoop!

Perfectly Andy

Andy Cohen never disappoints. As is his nature, he recounts unflattering truths and anecdotes with his unique humor and gives a peak behind the curtain.

Download it now. Seriously, right now.

Where does Most Talkative rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This book ranks way up at the top. Hysterically funny. A must-listen-to for anyone who loves cable television, all things pop culture, All My Children, Bravo, the Bravo housewives, - and the concept of endlessly pranking one's poor, unsuspecting, gullible, midwest Jewish mom.

Who was your favorite character and why?

You have to give it up for Andy's Mom, Evelyn Cohen, and his partner-in-crime, Graciela, someone you will wish were your bestie after listening to this book.

What about Andy Cohen’s performance did you like?

You know how sometimes you're kinda psyched to have the actual author, especially if they are a celebrity, read their bio? And then you're like "Gah! Did you not listen to yourself? For God's sake, go out and hire a professional!" (I'm looking at you, Lauren Conrad). Well, this is NOT one of those times. Andy Cohen is as fabulous on audio as he is on his "Watch What Happens Live" TV show. An absolute joy to listen to...after recommending this book to everyone, I had to add the caveat that they MIGHT be missing something if they were reading, rather than listening to, this book. Listening to him imitate everyone from his Mom to Real Housewife Lisa VanderPump is hilarious, and you feel throughout the book that he is sitting and chatting with you - or better yet, confiding in you as though the two of you are on a sleepover in high school. Delicious, hysterical.

Any additional comments?

Not only is the book laugh-out-loud hysterical (you know that embarrassing moment when you are commuting on the subway or out running and burst out laughing while listening to a book, prompting weird stares from passers-by? Be prepared) - but the book is also a touching narrative on what it is like to be a gay teen in the 80s, long before popular culture and society at large began accepting out and proud gays. In addition, it offers a fantastic look at interning at a national news - and then morning - program, and the rise up the ladder in the burgeoning cable television industry. Download now. Right now.