How I Slept My Way to the Middle

Secrets and Stories from Stage, Screen, and Interwebs

By: Kevin Pollak, Alan Goldsher

Narrated by: Kevin Pollak

Length: 8 hrs and 4 mins

Publisher's summary

Audie Award Finalist, Humor, 2014

Kevin Pollak rose through the comedy club ranks at the feet of Don Rickles and Bill Cosby, Johnny Carson, and George Carlin. Named one of Comedy Central’s Top 100 Stand-Up Comedians of All Time, he’s a killer impressionist - Falk, Shatner, Walken, Nicholson - a versatile actor with one of the most respected filmographies around, and an Internet pioneer. He’s done it all, and now he’s ready to spill the beans.

Ballsy, hilarious, and revealing, How I Slept My Way to the Middle winningly combines never-before-heard stories featuring A-list entertainers with fan favorites and Kevin’s own thoughts about how he made it. He turned down his first invitation to do stand-up on The Tonight Show because he knew that he’d make a bigger splash if he sat on the couch next to Johnny. That huge risk - which paid off in spades - was just the beginning. Find out how he brought John Belushi to his knees, tortured Paul Reiser (twice), bamboozled Larry King, stole Alan Arkin’s soul, almost killed Warren Beatty, and sucked face with Robert De Niro’s girlfriend. Now a new media entrepreneur, Kevin is laughing proof that if you follow your gut and believe in yourself, you can do anything you want - except have a rational conversation with Rip Torn, who’s an evil, paranoid $#!%.

©2012 Kevin Pollak (P)2012 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

Great read

I loved that he narrated. I've always been a fan but I'm a bigger fan now. So smart and talented.

Loved it!

I love that you had the balls to call people out. It's a difficult business. My son is in it. Barely a working actor. Anyway, love your humor love your storytelling. Really had fun with the book. You are awesome.

An Amazing Career with Amazing Stories

Since the late 80s or early 90s, I have been a fan of Kevin Pollak the comedian after I first saw his comedy special wherein the entire crew of the USS Enterpe was replaced with the likes of Christopher Lloyd and Dudley Moore. In 92, I was witness to his considerable acting chops in "A Few Good Men." I have yet to see " Avalon", and Pollak rightfully scolds me for not having watched it yet in this memoir.
Throughout the years, KP has built a career being a reliable character actor who improves any and all projects he's involved in. His stories in this book are amazing and amusing. They are brought to life, as only be can, with his astonishing impressions and talent as a natural story teller given his background as a stand-up.
There are a few times here and there when he pays himself on the back, but the guy has earned it. He has worked hard and taken risks that have gotten where he is today. I definitely recommend this book.

Pollak reading this is the ONLY way to read this

Hilarious and interesting! Basically Kevin Pollak. it will make you want to brush off some older comedy shows and movies. Highly recommend!!!

One of the best!

I have listened to many audiobooks, and I mean a lot! I listen to them at home, in my car, and at work. I especially love the autobiographies of comedians the best. I have, however, listened to some that were, shall we say, less than was expected. Steve Martins is an example. But Kevin Pollak kept me listening for the entire three days I listened to it. I could not stop. I love that he is funny and engaging, doesn't get sentimental, and goes into detail about his works in movies. I listen to Mathew Perry's book, coming away feeling sorry for the guy, but Kevin is just fun, especially with the voices of my favorite stars. It felt as though they were there doing their parts. You have to hear this book; it's fantastic; I guess I better stop now; I am writing a book about a book.

Laughing Out Loud - Repeatedly

I have enjoyed Kevin Pollack's work for a long time. Hearing his story in his own voice, is priceless.

Kevin Pollack does such a great job at telling wonderful stories of working with Hollywood elite without sounding like he was name dropping. I think he is too humble to realize that he is now part of that Hollywood elite in my opinion.

This is one of the funniest audiobooks I have every listened to. While listening in my car, I am sure that I look ridiculous laughing my head off. I am sure that Kevin would enjoy that he was able to get one more person to humiliate himself at his expense.

I only recommend this if you want to laugh like you have not laughed in a long time.

WARNING - Do not get this book if you do not want to laugh out loud!

Listened once and I’m about to restart it

I have enjoyed his chat show for quite some time and finally got his book because I wanted to hear the Jack Nicholson Chinatown story again. The book really delivered and I can’t wait to listen again! He’s a master story teller...and the impressions don’t hurt.

I Had No Idea...

What a FUN book! I always like when the actually author reads his or own book. It's like listen to a show.

I have Steve Martin's book, "Born Standing Up", and it's just amazing! Steve, being a born comic had me laughing all through the audio book.

Who knew that that Steve's life as a comic was a tough road. He is what he is because he really worked on on his craft!

That said, loved your book, Kevin! Funny stuff.

always good

great listen while kevin is doing the voices. it's way better than mine will be.

Thank you Kevin

I absolutely loved hearing your book, read by you! so funny and interesting, I loved every moment. ❤