Listen to still foolin em where ive been, where im going, and where the hell are my keys. He is the author of the tony awardwinning play 700 sundays, about his relationship with his late father, which was later adapted into a book, and the childrens book, i already know i love you. Early on in still foolin em, crystal admits to a handicap he had to overcome when he was just. If you like audiobooks that will make you laugh hysterically, chances are you will love this book. Sep 07, 20 billy crystals foolin, full of fun and feeling the comic and actor talks to nprs scott simon about his insomnia, his friendship with baseball legend mickey mantle, and the love of his life. Still foolin em by billy crystal is one of my new favorite listens. Billy crystal has starred in many hit films, among them when harry met sally, city slickers, the princess bride, and analyze this. Where ive been, where im going, and where the hell are my keys by billy crystal.
You can hear an excerpt of the audio book read by crystal on our website, freshair. Still foolin em audiobook by billy crystal rakuten kobo. When crystal talks about getting older and looking in the mirror, so true and still. Listening while driving, treading on a treadmill or stirring up a stirfry could be hazardous to life and limb this is unredacted, laughoutloud humor, billy crystal at his bravura best. Billy crystal comes home to long island to promote his.
The legendary comic performed parts of his memoir in front of a live audience. Discount prices on books by billy crystal, including titles like still foolin em. Billy crystals still foolin em audiobook by macmillanaudio. In fact, several chapters were recorded live as performances. Theres a world of new ideas in every books newsletter.
Billy in front of a crowd brought this to life what was one of the most memorable moments of still foolin em. Billy crystal on location in santa monica recording his audiobook. At 65, billy crystal, the comedian, actor and ninetime oscar host, has written what he calls sort of a memoir. To mark turning 65 this year, billy crystal decided to turn the tables on his fans. Would you consider the audio edition of still foolin em to be better than the print version. Still foolin em library system of lancaster county. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. A hollywood autobiography with only one wife, no rehab, a loving family and loyal friends. Billy crystal wins audiobook of the year still foolin em. In this book, billy crystal, currently starring in the new tv show the comedians as an aging comic, gives a hilarious and heartfelt. Mar 12, 20 listened to my very first audio book today and did i love it billy crystal does a wonderful job of narrating some special moments of his life in still foolin em. May 30, 2014 billy crystal wins audiobook of the year award listen to a clip. Still foolin em crystal, billy 9780805098204 amazon. Mar 20, 2014 if you are like, ohhhh no, curse words, this is probably not the audiobook for you.
Where ive been, where im going, and where the hell are my keys. Billy crystal performing his audiobook still foolin em live at the nyu cantor film center. Billy crystal, the comedian, actor, director and ninetime oscar host, gets a lot of laughs out of the indignities of aging in his new book thats not quite a memoir. Billy crystal goes through his life and his loves with his unique perspective with warmth, wit and love. Still foolin em where ive been, where im going, and where the hell are my keys. Still foolin em does for the audiobook medium what billy crystals opening acts have done for the oscars, which is to bring in a larger audience, they said in a written statement. Ive always loved billy crystal so i knew this would be a great book to listen to. Billy crystal, author of still foolin em crystal isnt happy about turning 65, but at least hes finding a way to laugh about it. Still foolin em by billy crystal penguin books new zealand. Still foolin em is still getting laughs for billy crystal. I would like to get the audio book, but only if billy reads it. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. Still foolin em audiobook by billy crystal 9781473528932. With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for ataglance information about availability.
Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Bette midler in this book billy crystal, currently starring in the new tv show the comedians as an aging comic. Listened to my very first audio book today and did i love it billy crystal does a wonderful job of narrating some special moments of his life in still foolin em. By video journalist daniel brenner long islanders pack the book revue as billy crystal comes home to sign his new book. Where ive been, where im going, and where the hell are. Billy crystal, author of still foolin em crystal isnt happy about turning 65. 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. Still foolin em does for the audiobook medium what billy crystal s opening acts have done for the oscars, which is to bring in a larger audience, they said in a written statement. Nominated for a 2014 grammy in the spoken word category. Bookpage at 65, billy crystal is a master of comic timing, as he demonstrates during his narration of still foolin em. If you have to choose between the print and audio editions of billy crystal s memoir, know this. After listening to billy crystal read his book before a live audience, i knew nothing could top the living laugh track.
In this book, billy crystal, currently starring in the new tv show the comedians as an aging comic, gives a hilarious and heartfelt account of what its really like to get older. Billy crystal is turning 65, and hes not happy about it. Sep 10, 20 billy crystal, the comedian, actor, director and ninetime oscar host, gets a lot of laughs out of the indignities of aging in his new book thats not quite a memoir. Billy crystal salutes mel brooks at the 2014 emmywinning afi life achievement award show duration. Unfortunately, only some chapters are read aloud before real human beings who laugh and energize mr. Sep 10, 20 from the beginning of still foolin em, i knew id bought the right version an audio book. As wise and poignant as they are funny, crystal s reflections are an unforgettable look at an extraordinary life well lived. From the beginning of still foolin em, i knew id bought the right version an audio book. Billy crystals memoir named audiobook of the year the. Having reached that milestone birthday just this year, crystal looks back on a storied life and career and explores the absurdities that come with aging in still foolin em where ive been, where im going, and where the hell are my keys. Still foolin em finger lakes library system overdrive.
The book opens with billy crystal turning 65 and his hysterical realization of this from how his body has changed to how life has changed. Billy crystal, billy crystal, random house audiobooks. Comedian, actor, producer, director, author, and ninetime oscars host billy crystals audiobook. Macmillan audio was named audiobook of the year last night at the 2014 audies gala. Billy crystals storytelling trumps kvetching in still. Still foolin em where ive been, where im going, and where the hell are my keys audiobook. Audible provides the highest quality audio and narration. Written by billy crystal, audiobook narrated by billy crystal. New york times bestseller a book with a thousand laughs entwine. I would recommend it if you are feeling burnt out or stressed from reading one sort of book. What was one of the most memorable moments of still foolin em. Oct 24, 20 billy crystal on location in santa monica recording his audiobook. After listening to billy crystal read his book before a live audience. Where ive been, where im going, and where the hell are my.
Billy crystal books list of books by billy crystal. Billy crystal remembers his childhood in new book still. Still foolin em where ive been, where im going, and. Listen to the excerpt the elbow from billy crystal s still foolin em audiobook, read by the author.
New york times best seller in this book, billy crystal, currently starring in the new tv show the comedians as an aging comic, gives a hilarious and heartfelt account of what its really like to get older. Billy crystal hilarious and heartfelt observations on aging from one of americas biggest movie stars as he turns 65, and a look back at a remarkable career. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. Still foolin em includes a portion recorded in front of a live studio audience. Though the book is a great read, this audio version, performed by crystal himself, is even better. Still foolin em by billy crystal overdrive rakuten. Where ive been, where im going, and where the hell are my keys by. What made the experience of listening to still foolin em the most enjoyable. I would recommend it if you are feeling burnt out or stressed from reading one sort of book over and over and over. Oct 12, 2017 still foolin em where ive been, where im going, and where the hell are my keys audiobook. From the beginning of still foolin em, i knew id bought the right version an audiobook. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 288 pages and is available in hardcover format. When crystal talks about getting older and looking in the mirror, so true and still funny.
Billy crystal reads the book, and it is like an 8 hour performance from him. New york daily news crystal gets a lot of laughs out of the indignities. Still foolin em audiobook cd king county library system. Still foolin em where ive been, where im going, and where.
The first edition of the novel was published in march 12th 20, and was written by billy crystal. Turning 65 has never been so funny, thanks to billy crystal. If you have to choose between the print and audio editions of billy crystals memoir, know this. Billy really knew what he wanted the audiobook to sound like, and we spent a lot of time collaborating with him to make the live sections of the book blend well with the studiorecorded portion. Listen to the excerpt the elbow from billy crystals still foolin em audiobook, read by the author. Crystal proceeds to reflect on his life and how he got to where he is. Just how grounded he is, one wife, one house what does billy crystal bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you had only read the book. Billy crystal, actor, comedian and master of the audiobook. Billy crystal audio books, best sellers, author bio. Subtitled where ive been, where im going, and where the hell are my keys. Listened to my very first audio book today and did i love it billy.
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