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

Great life story of a funny man

Loved this book of Billy Crystal's life. He can fool me anytime. The only thing I didn't like was the use of all the f*** word. I was taught intelligent people don't need to use that word to tell a story and a little part of me goes "You don't have to use that word to be funny" every time I hear a comedian use it in a monologue." Billy seems to have a great life, family, and has his heart in a good place, even if he is a Democrat.

MADE ME LOVE BILLY CRYSTAL EVEN MORE!

Would you consider the audio edition of Still Foolin' 'Em to be better than the print version?

Yes, because Billy Crystal's voice read it. It was amazing to hear him! I didn't want the audiobook to end!

What did you like best about this story?

I love his stories about his parents. I've lost both my parents so hearing him talk about the love of his parents made me realize we all feel the same way for our parents.

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

His emotions and just the way he tells the stories. So special.

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

I love love love his voice and my heart ached when he described how his uncle died and he was at this bedside. I choked up at that recollection. I was at my dads bedside when he passed away and he described it it perfectly how it is to be bedside to an elderly family member passing away.

Any additional comments?

Love Billy Crystal and would buy another audio book by him in a split second! Well done!

What an amazing life! And soooo funny!

What did you love best about Still Foolin' 'Em?

The ease of listening to this man tell his life story. He is very likeable, very funny and I was sad when it ended.

What other book might you compare Still Foolin' 'Em to and why?

None compares! It is my first comedy biography (I love history) so it set the standard high.

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

no. I will have to download them!

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

mutchkis!

Any additional comments?

I highly recommend! Love. Love. Love.
Oh, and try not to drink coffee when you are listening to this. I spit more coffee that way!!!

The Best!

Where does Still Foolin' 'Em rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I have always been a big fan of Billy Crystal, but after listening to this book- I'm in love! It's funny, poignant and reflective. He chronicles his life and career and allows the reader an inside look into his family, behind the scenes of his movies/award presentations and his touching views on life and death. I will listen to this one again!

All emotions!

Thank you Billy! Great ride! I'm trying to enjoy every day just like you seem to be doing.

God Bless,

John Hale

Billy!

What could be better motivation on the treadmill than listening to Billy Crystal!? No one else could do his story justice.

Funny and delightful

If you love Billy Crystal, you'll love this book and that 'a not always true of some stars' books. Funny and touching.

Wonderful life story

I don't ever say this but this was the best book I've listened to in years. There has not been a story that has made me think more about life... Where I've been, where I'm going, those who are close to me. What a fantastic life and story. Thank you Billy!

The best

This is far and away the best celebrity autobiography I've read. The choice to do part of it for a live audience was brilliant, adding a stand up flavor to the book. He is having an amazing life and tells us the story in an entertaining and heartfelt manner.

I enjoyed listening to Billy

Any additional comments?

I'm a long time fan of Billy so this was a fun listen. [[ASIN:1537138529 Flying With The Enemy: Memoir of a Young Cadet]]