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 Great Listen! Made Me Forget I Was Stuck Traffic

What did you love best about Still Foolin' 'Em?

This is a terrific audio book! Billy Crystal is honest in his sharing. There were moments I laughed hard and others that hit close to home and brought a tear to my eye. When an audio book can make not mind being stuck in bumper to bumper traffic, that's a winner! Billy Crystal shares his thoughts, fears, concerns as he ages and asks questions me and guessing many are afraid to ask out loud. I couldn't wait to get back to the book when I got in the car.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Billy Crystal can play many characters but I enjoyed Billy as a father and husband. You come to see that he has the same concerns and life moments you have and listening to how he navigates them helps me visualize how I can better play those moments in my own life.

Have you listened to any of Billy Crystal’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

This is the first.

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

Nothing wrong with his title! It's on point!

Any additional comments?

I loved this audio book! It's done in a heartfelt way. Being a former NYer myself, I found myself daydreaming and remember my dad and wishing he were still here.

Heartwarming...

What made the experience of listening to Still Foolin' 'Em the most enjoyable?

It was a very heartwarming story. I loved the fact that he loves his family. Was tired of dysfunctional family and abusive parent stories of so many celebrities. Though very American in his experiences, I found myself absorbed.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Still Foolin' 'Em?

His start in the stand up business...

Have you listened to any of Billy Crystal’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Ive watched his movies and his autobiography was what I expected..

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I laughed out loud many times....

Any additional comments?

Recommended!!

I wish he had left the politics at home

I adore Billy Crystal. This was wonderful, overall. I wish he didn't assume we are all Democrats. Other than that, it was lovely and charming. I would recommended it to any fan of his.

Billy Crystal is an American treasure

Every comedian has three niche you have your one liner comedians. You have prop comics, sketch comicsand so on. Then there are the storyteller comics Billy Crystal in my opinion is the best at telling funny stories. This book is great with the mix of love performances and him just telling stories about his life it is absolutely fantastic. I wouldn't change a thing about this book.

Like listening to a friend

A good laugh....a good cry. Then three strikes and you're out. Billy hit this one out of the park.

He is a gift from God

Simply brilliant!! He is such a gem to the world, love him to pieces. His tight family connections makes him so special and his marriage to Janice is so beautiful and endearing hope they get to be 150 years. Of course funny, funny funny!

Phenomenal

LOVED THIS BOOK! Billy is so funny, so genuine, and thoroughly entertaining. I hated to see this book end!

Such a moving life.

I really enjoyed this book it was very moving and touching story about Billy Crystal's life and the appreciation he has for his family and his life and how he believes he's super lucky to experience the things that he has. Ive never laughed or cried more during a book.

A mountain of a man

The respect I had for Bill Crystal and the work he has done has been multiplied by the man he is.

A well read book

I laugh, I cried. What else is there? Funny, touching. To hear this story in his voice, was perfect.