Seriously...I'm Kidding

By: Ellen DeGeneres

Narrated by: Ellen DeGeneres

Length: 3 hrs and 7 mins

Publisher's summary

With the winning, upbeat candor that has made her show on of the most popular and honored daytime shows on the air, beloved talk show host and comedian Ellen DeGeneres shares her views on life, love, and American Idol.

"I've experienced a whole lot the last few years and I have a lot to share. So I hope that you'll take a moment to sit back, relax and enjoy the words I've put together for you in this book. I think you'll find I've left no stone unturned, no door unopened, no window unbroken, no rug unvacuumed, no ivories untickled. What I'm saying is, let us begin, shall we?"

Seriously...I'm Kidding is a lively, hilarious, and often sweetly poignant look at the life of the much-loved entertainer as she opens up about her personal life, her talk show, and more.

Praise for Seriously...I'm Kidding

"DeGeneres's amiably oddball riffs on everything from kale to catwalks to Jesus will make fans smile." (People)

"Whatever the topic, DeGeneres's compulsively readable style will appeal to fans old and new." (Publishers Weekly)

"Fans will not be disappointed...[DeGeneres's] trademark wit and openness shine through and through." (Kirkus)

©2011 Ellen DeGeneres (P)2011 Hachette

Not as funny as I anticipated

Ellen basically read the book as a book… It was very dry and unemotional. The content was all over the place, and it just lacked the brilliance that Ellen displays on her show and in her comedy.

I always enjoy Ellen's humor and humanity.

What about Ellen DeGeneres’s performance did you like?

Ellen does a great job performing her work. Even made adjustments to the book to make it appropriate for audio.

Any additional comments?

Light and fun listen. Made me smile and chuckle, and warmed my heart a few times.

Definitely enjoyable

I listened to it in one day while I was at work doing data entry! There were times I actually laughed out loud! Ellen did a great job and it was absolutely her!

Warning: you will laugh out loud

Loved this book. The only problem was that I would laugh out loud pretty consistently. Kind of annoying for the poor people next to me at the gym.

I also love her messages about saving the planet and be happy with who you are.

Funny!

Hilarious! I was laughing out loud in my car the whole time! Great story as well.

A good laugh

Ellen brings us a relatable and humorous book for a good time, laced with quaint lessons of life that people often forget with the rumble of everyday life. However, the book is not really personal and can come off as random. There's no defined storyline either.

I'm not at all disappointed though; it was fun and refreshing and I do recommend it.

Ellen brightens my day

I love you Ellen thank you for putting a smile on my face once again. Great audiobook. We really enjoyed it

Good

A very entertaining contentless book. Ellen is like the Dr. Sues of this error. Anyway, this book cheered me up when I needed it so thank you.

Funny stuff for a long drive

What made the experience of listening to Seriously...I'm Kidding the most enjoyable?

Her sense of humor and positive outlook were refreshing and made a long drive much smoother.

Very funny!

I listened to this while walking my dog and it made my daily strolls much more enjoyable. I managed to turn a few heads my way after chuckling more loudly than I'd care to admit.
I had never listened to this particular format before, where the chapters are so incredibly short but, really, there's no reason for them being longer. Short, sweet and to the point.