William edward crystal born march 14, 1948 is an american actor, voice artist, comedian, singer, writer, producer, director, and television host. I chose this audiobook specifically because i love billy crystal something fierce and i was curious what it. In other words, as they say in the comedy business, billy crystals new book isnt just funny. As i mentioned in my first impression post, crystal preformed some of the chapters as stand up in front of a live audience. However, i think he might have wanted to call the book baseball and other stuff. From the beginning of still foolin em, i knew id bought the right version an audio book. Billy crystals storytelling trumps kvetching in still foolin em.
Billy crystal still foolin em 1st edition 1st printing. In this exclusive first serial excerpt of his new book, still foolin em, comedian, actor, producer, director, author and ninetime oscar host billy crystal discusses the realization of his. Seniorcitizen billy crystal isnt quite as funny in still foolin em as teen billy crystal or even middleaged billy crystal. He gained prominence in the 1970s and 80s for television roles as jodie dallas on the abc sitcom soap and as a cast member and frequent host of saturday. Thank god he wrote this hilarious and emotional book because now i dont have to and ill still have something personal to give everyone at christmas. Read still foolin em where ive been, where im going, and where the hell are my keys. Billy crystal has starred in many hit films, among them when harry met sally, city slickers, the princess bride, and analyze this. Billy crystal is turning 65, and hes not happy about it. Unfortunately, only some chapters are read aloud before real human beings who laugh and energize mr. With his trademark wit and heart, he outlines the absurdities and challenges that. I think billy could read me the phone book and i would sit in my chair and be. What about billy crystal s performance did you like. 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.
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Billy crystal reads the book, and it is like an 8 hour performance from him. Theres a whole brouhaha going on in the media over remarks that billy crystal made at the television critics. Where ive been, where im going, and where the hell are. Billy crystal, author of still foolin em crystal isnt happy about turning 65, but at least hes finding a way to laugh about it.
Excerpt from still foolin em, by billy crystal newsday. Still foolin em is still getting laughs for billy crystal. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. I guess the only people drinking fifteen minutes before a flight are the pilots. Listen to the excerpt the elbow from billy crystals still foolin em audiobook, read by the author. A hollywood autobiography with only one wife, no rehab, a loving family and loyal friends. Still foolin em by billy crystal penguin books new zealand. Why does a comedic talent like billy crystal have to resort to using the fword so. Billy crystal has some tales to tell arizona jewish life. Billy crystal remembers his childhood in new book still. See all books authored by billy crystal, including still foolin em. 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. My thirties the five stages of forgetting things conservative iron ballsmy forties kiss me twice still foolin em my fifties grandpa celebrate your birthdays.
Where ive been, where im going and where the hell are my car keys. Robin williamsbilly crystal is a national treasure. New york daily news crystal gets a lot of laughs out of the indignities of aging. Billy crystal on his new book and his later years the new york. After listening to billy crystal read his book before a live audience, i knew nothing could top the living laugh track. Billy crystal salutes mel brooks at the 2014 emmywinning afi life achievement award show duration. Subtitled where ive been, where im going, and where the hell are my keys. After listening to billy crystal read his book before a live audience, i knew nothing could top the living laugh. Where ive been, where im going, and where the hell are my keys narrated by. I keep trying to joke with him as he frisks me a little too eagerly. But if one reads still foolin em filled with cheerful, kibitzing oneliners in crystals bonhomie it is easy to understand how this short jewish kid from. He continued to stand with his back to me while i awaited his attention. Billy crystal, in full william edward crystal, born march 14, 1948, new york, new york, u.
Crystal was doing the rounds to promote his new book, still foolin em. 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. Where ive been, where im going, and where the hell are my. Billy crystals storytelling trumps kvetching in still. Billy crystal invites phoenicians to sit down for an informal afterdinner conversation at the symphony hall february 19 as he spins stories from his multifaceted life and career. Honestly, my mom always made me feel special on my birthday, march 14. Still foolin em and millions of other books are available for instant access. Bette midler crystal is, as always, charming and wry. I ve always loved billy crystal so i knew this would be a great book to listen to. Hilarious and heartfelt observations on aging from one of americas favorite comedians as he turns 65, and a look back at a remarkable career. Discount prices on books by billy crystal, including titles like still foolin em.
For those who first encountered billy crystal in the 1989 film when harry met sally or who, like me, go back even further, to the seventies. Morning joe sits down with billy crystal, author of still foolin em. For billy crystal, 65, the comic actor, director and perennial academy. Where ive been, where im going, and where the hell are my keys, and 700 sundays, and more on. Billy crystal has been making us laugh for over four decades.
Thank god he wrote this hilarious and emotional book because now i dont have to and ill still have. Still foolin em includes a portion recorded in front of a live studio audience. In 1982, billy crystal hosted his own variety show, the billy crystal comedy hour on nbc. In fact, several chapters were recorded live as performances. Morning joe sits down with billy crystal, author of still. Always been a fan and after having billy himself read to me these great. Crystals earliest prominent role was as jodie dallas on soap, one of the first unambiguously gay characters in the cast of an american television series.
Billy crystal books list of books by author billy crystal. When i was a young boy, she used to wake me up at the exact time i was born. Still foolin em moves from one funny, strange and heartfelt moment to the next as. 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. Billy crystal still foolin em where ive been, where im going, and where the hell are my keys. At 65, billy crystal, the comedian, actor and ninetime oscar.
The audio is definitely better than hard copy would have been for this book, with billy crystal reading it was like an 8 hour amazing show. Robin williams billy crystal is a national treasure. Hilarious and heartfelt observations on aging from one of americas favorite comedians, now that hes 65, and a look back at a remarkable career. New york daily news crystal gets a lot of laughs out of the indignities. Billy crystal books list of books by billy crystal. Billy crystal on location in santa monica recording his audiobook. Ive always loved billy crystal so i knew this would be a great book to listen to. On why mickey mantle is still his hero %27i like people. He continued in the role during the seriess entire 19771981 run. The books title refers to the number of sundays he got to spend with his dad. To mark turning 65 this year, billy crystal decided to turn the tables on his fans. Where ive been, where im going and where the hell are my keys by billy crystal, also narrated by billy crystal because i was feeling so burnt out on secret audio project books that i needed a change. When crystal arrived to shoot the fifth episode, he learned it had been canceled. Thought it started out a little slow and dull, but by the end it was very touching, heartfelt, funny, and honest.
Download and read online for free still foolin em by billy crystal. Billy crystals autobiography still foolin em is full of. Billy crystals autobiography still foolin em is full of showbiz. Billy crystal does aging right with his new memoir. Transcript for billy crystal remembers his childhood in new book still foolin em and remembering his dear friend, robin williams. From the beginning of still foolin em, i knew id bought the right version an audiobook. 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 does aging right with his new memoir books. Billy crystal has lifted a lot of people through the years, from his groundbreaking role on soap to his comic relief charity work to his hosting the academy awards. Senior billy crystals chapterlong rant about all the.
Excerpt from still foolin em by billy crystal honestly, my mom always made me feel special on my birthday, march 14. His words sparkle when discussing his favorite sport. Still foolin em by billy crystal available sept 10 made me laugh out loud even when i was in pain. Hilarious and heartfelt observations on aging from one of americas favorite comedians as he turns 65, and a look back a.
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