But Enough About Me

A Memoir

By: Burt Reynolds, Jon Winokur

Narrated by: Burt Reynolds

Length: 11 hrs and 27 mins

Publisher's summary

Scandalous, sentimental, frank, and sincere - the ultimate inside account of a television and film icon.

Burt Reynolds has been a Hollywood leading man for six decades, known for his legendary performances, sex-symbol status, and storied Hollywood romances. In his long career of stardom, during which he was number one at the box office for five years in a row, Reynolds has seen it all. But Enough About Me will tell his story through the people he’s encountered on his amazing journey. In his words, he plans to “call out the assholes”, try to make amends for “being the asshole myself on too many occasions”, and pay homage to the many heroes he has come to love and respect.

Beginning with Reynolds’s adolescence as a notable football player and the devastating car accident that ended his sports career, But Enough About Me takes listeners from the Broadway stages where Reynolds got his start to his subsequent rise to fame. From Oscar nominations, to the spread in Cosmopolitan magazine that remains a notorious pop-cultural touchstone to this day, to the financial decisions that took him from rich to poor and back again, Reynolds shares the wisdom that has come from his many highs and lows.

He is also ready, now more than ever, to dish. Reynolds famously romanced Dinah Shore, Sally Field, and Loni Anderson, to name only the top few; batted eyes at Bette Davis, Greta Garbo, Goldie Hawn, Farrah Fawcett, Marilyn Monroe, Candice Bergen, and so many more; went a few rounds (or more) with the likes of Donald Trump and Helen Gurley Brown; and rubbed elbows with Jon Voight, Clark Gable, Clint Eastwood, Frank Sinatra, Orson Welles, Mel Brooks, Woody Allen, and Johnny Carson, among many others. Through it all, Reynolds reflects on his personal pitfalls and recoveries and refocuses his attention on his legacy as a father and an acting teacher, leaving readers with a classic from one of Hollywood’s most enduring and treasured stars.

©2015 Burt Reynolds and Jon Winokur (P)2015 Penguin Audio

Critic reviews

“The literary equivalent of finding oneself at a cocktail party with the guy who tells the best stories.... It’s juicy, but not salacious, gracious without being cloying and ultimately impresses...such a joy to read.”(Palm Beach Post)

“[W]ildly entertaining.... Highlights - and lowlights - from his colorful past include playing football at Florida State, romances (Loni Anderson, Sally Field), debilitating health problems and a bankruptcy.” (The Hollywood Reporter)

“Throughout this often-surprising life story - capably coauthored by veteran showbiz writer Winokur-Reynolds reveals himself to be more thoughtful and introspective than his public image might suggest.” (Booklist)

Really enjoyed it

As wonderful as this book is, it is sometimes very hard to understand Burt. That being said, I like when the author reads his/her memoir. Brought tears to my eyes several times. Worth listening to.

Outstanding. Funny, True, and Raw

i really enjoyed this book. I learned as much about the history of Hollywood and other actors as Burt..

Unable to finish :(

I so looked forward to listening to this book on a 7 hour drive home from an awesome vacation with my hubby. It's hard for me to pick books I feel we will both enjoy - enough to make the drive go fast, anyway. I don't like tense ones and he doesn't like romantic or self help. We both like autobiographies. Burt's story was making him so much more human and kindhearted than I thought he was and We loved hearing his stories - when we could understand him. After 3 hours of trying so hard to understand him, we gave up. There were a few times he was clear but most of the time his voice was tired and muffled. We tried to make adjustments on my phone and the new sound system in my truck but no improvements. We were disappointed.
It was good enough that I'm going to try to finish it using my headphones but it would have been fun to share it with my husband.

Good Hollywood stories

There were some fascinating stories of this gifted actor. Unfortunately his voice was weak and I felt like I was listening to my grandad tell stories. It was kind of sweet and endearing

Legend

Loved the emotion and honesty from Burt. You can hear it all in his voice. I was pleasantly surprised by all the fascinating behind the scenes stuff. It reads like a history of Hollywood from the 1950’s-1970’s.

Excellent!!!

Loved this book...what a life Burt has had so far. I'm gonna make sure I tell my son that I love him.

great revealing book<br />

As a life long fan of Burt Reynolds I fond this book to be revealing and touching.

Mr Reynolds reading of the book made it seem as if I was sitting their with him as he told me his story. Even the background noises such as paper being shuffled added to the personal touch.

love you Burt your smile lit the world up . I for 1 am humbled by the truth and frankness in the book. thank you for everything.

Jerry Figueroa

Awesomeness

I loved Burt's passion as he spoke the breaking down the true honesty and love he spoke....

Burt thank you for sharing

This is truly a breakdown of the great life of Burt and the people who shared their lives with him. I am so happy he has shared his life with us.

Humble and real

Enjoyed Burt's honest, humble, empathetic telling of his life. Appreciated the honest blood, sweat and tears of becoming an actor and living life.