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Seriously... I'm Kidding
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November 19, 2015
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November 26, 2015
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Astrid Lim
Funny, hilarious and charming, just like Elen herself. Although there were some off moments here and there, this book was still entertaining. Elen shared her views and tips about life in general, from being happy to mastering the art of gift giving. And of course she did that in her unique funny way. I think the audiobook will be better because I can imagine easily how Elen would read her words. I am interested in listening to the audio version.
Sarah
This was light-hearted and fun, but not as fun as I expected it to be in audio form. I think this may be one case of a celebrity memoir that's better in written form; I felt like she read it a bit too fast, like she was reading, instead of like she was talking. None of which is to say I don't love Ellen DeGeneres, because I think she's one of the world's most wonderful human beings, and I wouldn't say the book isn't fun/funny. Maybe it's just better in written form. ...more
Christina, Join Me on Storygraph!
This was the first book of Ellen's that I've read (errr, listened to?) and I'm kinda disappointed. Like so many others, I love Ellen---I love her show, I love her stand up... but this was silly, mixed with insightful, mixed with silly. I am sad to say I didn't really find it funny, though there were parts during which I chuckled. I'm pretty sure I have a case of undiagnosed ADD, but a one word chapter in audio book is kinda annoying. A recreation of the Finding Nemo scene where Dory talks to the ...more
Ana
Jul 15, 2016 rated it really liked it
That was a fun read. I could hear Ellen's voice through the whole thing (not through hidden speakers), and I could even hear the pause for laughter. ...more
stephanie
Jan 05, 2013 rated it liked it
Shelves: laughed, kindle, 2013
funny. lots of really great insight interspersed with some bits of genuine humor (not degrading or anything). fun for the whole family! :)
Deanna
Dec 29, 2011 rated it liked it
Shelves: read-in-2011
Very quick read. Each chapter was a lot like the stand-up routines she does at the beginning of each show.
Stacy
Jan 26, 2012 rated it it was ok  ·  review of another edition
eh, not too good. This seems like a "i need a book because my publisher says so" book. ...more
Jenny
Feb 18, 2012 rated it did not like it
One liners. Not a book like I was expecting.
Ann
Nov 27, 2011 rated it it was ok
There were some funny parts of this book, but mostly it was filler. The font was huge, and a lot of it was just stream of consciousness, much like I would write if I just couldn't think of anything real to write about. I still love Ellen, and her charming personality comes through in this book, but I wouldn't recommend it. ...more
Leslie
Sep 11, 2019 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
Just my type of humor! I LOLed multiple times. It should be noted that many people don't enjoy my style of humor. ...more
Megan
Mar 24, 2013 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
Shelves: comedy
I love Ellen, so of course I enjoyed this one.
Lydia Presley
Sep 05, 2011 marked it as to-read
Julie
Oct 16, 2011 rated it liked it
Shelves: library
Laura
Dec 19, 2011 marked it as to-read
Nicole
Jan 02, 2012 marked it as to-read
Amy Richard
Jun 07, 2012 marked it as to-read
Stacy
Sep 23, 2012 rated it really liked it
Kim
Feb 05, 2013 marked it as to-read
Jenny
Jul 19, 2013 added it
Shelves: 2013
Donna
Nov 23, 2013 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
Lisa
Dec 15, 2013 marked it as to-read
Krystal
Apr 04, 2014 rated it liked it
Rachel Stevens
Jul 21, 2014 rated it liked it
Hilary
Mar 24, 2015 rated it it was ok
Shelves: book-club
Bridget
Jul 14, 2015 rated it it was ok
Dina
Apr 12, 2017 marked it as to-read
Rachel
Nov 13, 2024 rated it it was ok
Shelves: audiobooks, 2024, lbgtq
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