• 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 (5,051 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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Betty White and that tight sweater

I don't really believe in angels but Betty what might be as close as you'll get at least in this plane of reality. great book great performance all that was missing was seeing her and those tight sweaters again. okay I'm quoting Richard Moran of Cheech and Chong. although I still think those naked photos are real at least I like to believe they are. Betty was a great person inside and out and will be missed but we have all the television and parents movies for her to live on for a very long time

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I adore you Betty!

I absolutely love you Betty! I have been watching you since the Golden girls. Which still happens to be one of my favorite shows of all time! I consider you a true friend and I’m convinced if we knew each other we would be friends. We are kindred spirits at hearts when it comes to animals. I love that you love them as much as I do. Bravo on a book!

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Wonderful!

I Loved it! I began it and listened straight through to the end!! Love me some Betty!!!

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Betty White!!

I love Betty White, she has unique perspectives, thoughts and experiences. I value her insights and humor. Entertaining and sweet, she is a jem!!

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Fun, light

Nothing earth shattering but a good car audio. Not too long. Betty has such a great outlook on life. That in itself is inspiring.

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What a classy lady!

I love Betty White. She's just a class act. I learned a lot from her book. She is a The happiest person and has so much energy. I loved to hear the stores from behind the scenes.
She's very grateful for what she's been given and for how much she loves her parents and husband. BUT she kind of loves animals to say the least. She's a humanitarian and advocate for the sweet animals in this life.

It's so refreshing to hear a famous and beloved actress be gracious. kind, quick and funny despite her age.
She loves crossword puzzles and they are challenging and all other kinds of things. (She reminds me of my mother who is an avid reader and absolutely loves crossword puzzles too.) They are harder than you think.
She keeps on doing things to keep her mind to grow. She gves to others and loves continually.
She was the reader and it made it that much more enjoyable. She told the stories her way. She's an amazing lady. Good, light reading, very fun!

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Betty White: classy, integrity, humorous

What a great view into Betty White's life. Truthful, humorous and enjoyable! I realize this book was written when Betty was 89, and that was 9 years ago, and she's still with us. Her integrity to take roles that are in line with her values, and her love of animals and the environment make me admire her even more.

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Wow what a book....

There's something about hearing Betty read out her own stories that is truly the best. I cried and laughed aloud, on the subway might I add, many times!

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She’ll never get old!

Betty white is a truly amazing woman and this book was great when I first read it; but to hear her read it with the emotion that is deserved was truly amazing and I would highly recommend this audiobook or the actual book to anyone!

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Betty White is fantasic

Enjoyed the book and would recommend. A lot of good stories. She is a very funny person and a gem

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