• If You Ask Me

  • (And of Course You Won't)
  • By: Betty White
  • Narrated by: Betty White
  • Length: 2 hrs and 16 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (5,081 ratings)

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If You Ask Me

By: Betty White
Narrated by: Betty White
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Publisher's summary

It-girl Betty White delivers a hilarious, slyly profound take on love, life, celebrity, and everything in between.

Drawing from a lifetime of lessons learned, seven-time Emmy winner Betty White's wit and wisdom take center stage as she tackles topics like friendship, romantic love, aging, television, fans, love for animals, and the brave new world of celebrity. If You Ask Me mixes her thoughtful observations with humorous stories from a seven- decade career in Hollywood. Longtime fans and new fans alike will relish Betty's candid take on everything from her rumored crush on Robert Redford (true) to her beauty regimen ("I have no idea what color my hair is and I never intend to find out") to the Facebook campaign that helped persuade her to host Saturday Night Live despite her having declined the hosting job three times already.

Featuring all-new material, with a focus on the past 15 years of her life, If You Ask Me is funny, sweet, and to the point - just like Betty White.

©2011 Betty White (P)2011 Penguin Audio

Critic reviews

“Reads like a chat with the beloved star.” (The Denver Post)

“A breezy patchwork of musings on aging, acting, poker (she plays a monthly game) and pet ownership.” (The New York Times)

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I believe it’s a sin not to love Betty White

Word of advice don’t be one of the few fools to go to hell because you chose not to read this book. It is endearing loving and her voice is so charming. I cannot wait to discover more about her as I venture to the next written piece. One down five more to go

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Classic Betty

Would you listen to If You Ask Me again? Why?

I love the way Betty tells her stories. She talks about things anyone can relate to and laugh at the jokes again and again.

Which scene was your favorite?

Where Betty talks about her age and the things she finds funny about them.

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

"Betty at her best."

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absolutely wonderful!

I loved this book. it was sweet, funny,honest and totally Betty White! Everyone will love it

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one of my favorite people

I loved this book. made me laugh and made me think. I also understand actors and actresses more. it's a great look at life. I enjoyed it very much.

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Betty always entertaining

been a fan for 70 yrs. couldn't put it down. finished it in one day

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Who doesn't love Betty?!

You will enjoy the stories. I want to be Betty when I grow up. I'm only 60.

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OUTSTANDING!

I loved this book and Betty's reading if it so much. So much information. She's so wise and so funny. Someone I would love to live nextdoor to.

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Delightful and Easy to Enjoy

Elegantly written! Betty is not just a master wordsmith of hilarity but IS the Master.
She's sharp as a razor and Whittier than any comedian alive today and she does it all clean.
Well Done!

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Betty White is a National Treasure

I listened to Betty White's book today. It's just over two hours long, and I had a smile on my face or a little tear in my eye the whole time. I legitimately feel like my heart was lifted, by the sheer act of listening to her read her book.

This is a short and sweet memoir, and I'm sure you'll adore it, if you're a fan of Betty White. (and who isn't?)

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luv Betty

Why would you not like hearing anything from Betty.

Nice hot summer day listening time while staying cool.

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