Still Foolin' 'Em

Where I've Been, Where I'm Going, and Where the Hell Are My Keys

By: Billy Crystal

Narrated by: Billy Crystal

Length: 8 hrs and 2 mins

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.

©2013 Jennilind LLC (P)2013 Macmillan Audio

Critic reviews

“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

Hear his impersonations!

You can’t beat this audiobook, narrated by the author, Billy Crystal, because, he does everyone’s voices! Whether it’s Muhammad Ali, Micky Mantle, or somebody you’ve not even heard of. He’s such a great impersonator, why wouldn’t you want to get extra mask by hearing those voices?

Maybe the BEST Audible book ever!

I laughed so hard I cried, then I cried at the poignancy of his stories, and smiled at the memories he shared. What a life...and a great book!! Well done, Mr. Crystal.

Loved it!

Pure Billy Crystal. I would love to see his one man show live but listening to him narrate his book is pretty darn close. Very enjoyable.

Mr. Crystal is a fantastic story teller; he recounts his life in his unique voice for the pleasure of his readers. I laughed hard; I mean really hard (I imagine that my fellow drivers in other cars were somewhat nervous driving around me during this read)! But weaved into the book were also poignant, bittersweet stories of loss and disappointment.

I wholeheartedly recommend this book!

Loved it

Reminded me of the importance of family, friends, loved ones, and loyalty. I will listen to it whenever I need a pick me up.

my favorite

I loved it, I can hear it over and over again! can't wait for the next book!

Life affirming story with constant smiles and laughs

What a great book! Trust Billy to make a wonderful performance of his own written words.
His poignancy, nostalgia and irrational fears all come out in a great game of word baseball as he swings with each sentence and hits them outta the park..

Surprise

I enjoyed this book more then I thought possible. It’s quite moving. I’ve lost my father recently, Mr. Crystal really amazed in his performance.

Wow! great ride!

So wonderfully narrated and written. So lovely to hear the touching and fun stories of his life. Really wonderful insights about life and living. Inspired to look at where I could get more out of my own life.

Amazing!

Made me laugh, made me cry, mostly from laughing. It was classic Billy Crystal. Thank you!

Billy Crystal, Baseball, Life & Death

Great listen and worth it if you enjoy Billy Crystal! He talks a lot about his love for his family and the phases and truths of life and death. Billy weaves in his many celebrity meet-cutes (turned friends) throughout his career as well as shares unique tid bits about everyone he's encountered in the industry. He talks a lot about milestone birthdays, age and imparts his wisdom and antidotes about both. They're is also a ton of chat about the Yankees and his movie making career. Overall it's an easy listening experience with surprise sentimentality, depth and obviously laughs.