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

a grand human being experience and a great story

love and enjoy the story, the humor and the spirit of kindness. superb human being

Crystal is a Gem

I have always loved Billy, but especially now when I'm feeling so COVID-deprived, this is a breath of fresh air. Beellee, kiss me twice!

Funny Insightful Engaging Autobiography

Although a fan of Crystal's I never knew all that much about him or his life. This autobiography conveys his own story with laughter, tears, fascination and surprises. Crystal is thoroughly engaging throughout. He starts off making you laugh out loud then pulls you into his life's story with heartfelt and inspiring narration that will have you belly laughing at one point then tearing up at the next. The listener receives a clear picture of the Crystal's life story from the perspective of his 65th year on earth. His relationships with many celebrities, athletes and family are interesting and revealed many facts I did not previously know. I would have like to hear more about Robin Williams, though, and found his exploration of that friendship quite overlooked.
All in all though, I LOL'd so many times I couldn't count them while at the same time getting a very real sense of a man with deep appreciation for life, love and the things that matter most. One feels a closeness with Crystal as he seems to open his heart and mind to the listener with a sincerity that made you really feel like you were right along beside him at some of the most important times in his life.
I could have enjoyed this book being twice as long as I rarely wanted to put it down. Crystal is a warm, funny and engaging individual without even trying. His natural, inherent humanity comes across with warmth and personal insight. I strongly recommend this book to any Crystal fan or anyone who simply wants to laugh, cry and feel involved in the life of this immensely talented and thoughtful human being.

Adding to this review six months after I wrote it. I wanted to include this: after listening to over a dozen bios and scores of other books, this one remains the gold standard of excellent entertainment. It delivers at every turn - narration, moving story, lots o laughs and ends with the feeling that you know and love Billy Crystal. His personality - and the emotional and intellectual depth he conveys - comes across as someone you would love to know, be related to and be privileged to do so. He's a really warm, smart, empathetic and very very funny human being. BUY THIS BOOK if you enjoy great story by a compelling and engaging personality.

Billy Crystal is wonderful!!!

Not only is Billy Crystal a great comedian, but he's also a terrific story teller. Billy narrates his own book which allows him to emphasize what's important and what is good. I'm so glad I bought this book, and I will definitely recommend it to others.

still funny

Not aimed for younger generations but still funny. If you are in the baby boom generation or older this is a must have

very interesting

I found myself laughing out loud often listening to this book. Really interesting to hear about billy crystal's life. Definitely worth a listen, especially since it's read by the author.

Billy Crystal is a Special Human Being

This book was truly hard to stop listening to when it was over. I wished it could have continued. Looking forward to Billy's next book!

An absolute joyful listen.

Billy Crystal is a saint, his stories will keep you engaged and ready for more. Absolutely Loved this reading.

Made me think and laugh

I enjoyed this book very much I grew up with Billy and he will always be one of my favorites and this book really made me think and laugh which is what Billy is always done

Tears and laughters all bundled

I finished listening in record time. Billy's narrative kept me wanting to listen more he's funny and sentimental. I have cried while driving and laughed out hard while on subway. His story has prepared me for life ahead.
I would recommend this to anyone who's wanting a good read with aspirational elements.
However the ending has kinda left me pondering... The story is just too perfect and the family billy has is simply too good. What about problems and huddles in life??