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Seriously...I'm Kidding Audio CD – Unabridged, October 4, 2011

by Ellen DeGeneres (Author, Reader)
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~b~>With the winning, upbeat candor that has made her show on of the most popular and honored daytime shows on the air, beloved talk show host and comedian Ellen DeGeneres shares her views on life, love, and American Idol.




"I've experienced a whole lot the last few years and I have a lot to share. So I hope that you'll take a moment to sit back, relax and enjoy the words I've put together for you in this book. I think you'll find I've left no stone unturned, no door unopened, no window unbroken, no rug unvacuumed, no ivories untickled. What I'm saying is, let us begin, shall we?"

Seriously... I'm Kidding is a lively, hilarious, and often sweetly poignant look at the life of the much-loved entertainer as she opens up about her personal life, her talk show, and more.




PRAISE FOR Seriously... I'm Kidding
 "DeGeneres's amiably oddball riffs on everything from kale to catwalks to Jesus will make fans smile." -- People

 "Whatever the topic, DeGeneres's compulsively readable style will appeal to fans old and new." - Publishers Weekly
 "Fans will not be disappointed...[DeGeneres's] trademark wit and openness shine through and through." -- Kirkus


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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Grand Central Publishing; Unabridged edition (October 4, 2011)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Audio CD ‏ : ‎ 4 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1609410416
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1609410414
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.5 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.75 x 5 inches
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Ellen DeGeneres is a beloved stand-up comedian, television host, bestselling author, and actress. She hosts the syndicated talk show The Ellen DeGeneres Show, and was also a judge on American Idol in its ninth season in 2009.

DeGeneres has hosted both the Academy Awards and the Primetime Emmys. As a film actress, she starred in Mr. Wrong, appeared in EDtv and The Love Letter, and provided the voice of Dory in the Disney-Pixar animated film Finding Nemo, for which she awarded a Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress, the first and only time a voice acting won a Saturn Award. She also starred in two television sitcoms, Ellen from 1994 to 1998 and The Ellen Show from 2001 to 2002. She has won twelve Emmys and numerous awards for her work and charitable efforts.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Laughter is Good for What Ails You
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2013
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Seriously...I'm Kidding -by Ellen DeGeneres

Memoir
256 pages
footnotes/endnotes: Yes (* on page one and notes on page last)
Illustrations: Yes - line drawings made to color
Suitable for eReaders: Yes (read it on my Kindle)

I am not a fan of talk shows, but I am a fan of Ellen DeGeneres. She's cute, she's funny, and she doesn't use put down humor - at least that I've seen. She is also, like Michael J. Fox, an incurable optimist. Since I do most of my reading at night, in bed, before sleep, I want something that won't give me nightmares when I turn off the lights, and if I get laughs in my dreams, so much the better.

Ellen has a lot to say in this book. I haven't read her others, but they are now on my list. If it is possible to feel better for having read a book, I feel better for having read this one! This book is hilariously laugh out loud funny, it is uplifting, and there are a few nuggets of gold sprinkled throughout. Including, I think, The Secret. Since she shared it with her readers, I'm going to quote it here:

"Happiness comes from within. You have the power to change your own mind-set so that all the negative, horrible thoughts that try to invade your psyche are replaced with happy, positive, wonderful thoughts." She goes on to state that, "Happiness is a journey, not a destination."

I have found both those statements, in one form or another, to be true. Also true is that, "Happiness is a choice, and not always an easy one!" by Richard Bach

So if you need a little happiness in your life (and who doesn't?) get a copy of this book and read it. The chapters are just the right length to read while sitting in the Throne Room;-)

Need a good escape? Read, Seriously...I'm Kidding! Need a bunch of laughs? Read, Seriously...I'm Kidding! Need answers to life's niggling questions? Read, uh wait, Seriously...I'm Kidding;-)
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Rachel McElhany
4.0 out of 5 stars Seriously...I'm Kidding
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2013
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Seriously...I'm Kidding is Ellen's newest book. Some chapters are autobiographical but most are Ellen's trademark random, sometimes absurd humor and observations on life. There were a few laugh out loud moments but it was mostly amusing, not hilarious. I think that it would be a lot funnier I were listening to Ellen herself read this book out loud. Her delivery is half of what makes what she says so funny.

This was a relatively short book and a really fast read because some chapters were just a paragraph or a list of things. I kind of felt like these short chapters were filler; the longer chapters were definitely the funnier ones. Ellen fans (so most everybody - who's not a fan of Ellen??) will like this book but you might check it out on audio, it's probably better in that format.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wow!!!
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2011
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Loved the book very much. Very funny and enjoyable, also very smart and inspirational. It's heart-warming, which I like the best!
Sitting with a book and laughing out loud every couple of minutes, doesn't happen every day.
Ellen is smart, hilarious and playful, just like in her stand-up routine and her talk show. It's a similar kind of humor, she finds funny and special in our everyday life. It's so authentically Ellen you can almost hear her voice pronouncing the words.
Also, she connects, reaches out to people. I heard A.Curry comment sth like that between funny lines in the book you can find bits of wisdom. That's true! Book is helpful in that inspire-wanna be way, but discreetly and via humor.
Among others, book has her views on beauty, aging, being honest and confident, social skills, then her look-back on her carrier, being a Cover girl, American Idol judge, a little bit about her habits, being vegan, meditation and her love for animals and Portia.
There's no juicy details about celebrities or her private life, this isn't that sort of book. There are some notes on that, but nothing which is tabloid material.
Some paragraphs are just goofy and random whose only purpose, I believe, is to try to get you to smile like a kid...(e.g. gambling tips, drawings for kids...) If you like her everyday humor you'll love it, otherwise you may not get it.
For me, the only trouble was that I couldn't put it down so I was almost late to work the following day.
Ellen is like a healthy happy pill. Very charming book and I will re-read it. I hope she keeps taking notes!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Loved the Book..😊
Reviewed in Canada on November 21, 2019
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A good book. Very Enriching.
Specially the Story for the kids is very hilarious.
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naka
5.0 out of 5 stars good to laugh
Reviewed in Japan on November 16, 2023
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I read the book on my commute train.
It is funny book and worth to read.
Thanks ELLEN:)
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Chicco
5.0 out of 5 stars super
Reviewed in Italy on January 29, 2017
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Ellen DeGeneres is a beloved stand-up comedian, television host, bestselling author, and actress. She hosts the syndicated talk show The Ellen DeGeneres Show, i enjoyed this book so much i love Ellen i watch her show she is so funny , one of my favourite chapters, “What Would Jesus Do?” All these polls do is make everyone so judgmental. And I don’t believe in judgment. Unless is judgment of judgment. I don’t think someone has to “wear something better” or have a better hairstyle. That’s why the word “different” exists in our language.
The wisdom she does have to offer is amazing for example her approach to aging, "I don't know at what age people stop wanting to be older," the 53-year-old writes. "It must be around 40, when you're 'over the hill.' I don't even know what that means and why it's a bad thing. When I go hiking and I get over the hill, that means I'm past the hard part and there's a snack in my future."
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Renu
5.0 out of 5 stars Ellen love
Reviewed in India on November 14, 2016
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Ellen has shared about her important life events that changed everything for her. Her mind wanders and it's so great to know that I was not the only one getting weird thoughts just about everything.

Every time you feel low you don't anymore have to go talk to a friend because Ellen is talking to us in this book so you can just talk back to Ellen.I am trying to tell you that you should carry this book everywhere you go.

After reading certain chapters I was so inspired that I wanted to put what Ellen said into practice so I did the following stuff

Before I tell the things I did there were things that happened to me when reading the book

- I lost few pounds as I read the book without a break so that means no food and water

- I browsed on wikihow and found tips for shinier hair

Chapters and what happened

~ when I read a chapter about taking risks

I sent my best friend a lizard pic and now I am lonely

I rhymed on all my texts and now I have no Whatsapp messages

I picked a fight with my husband because I wanted to send long meaningless texts

~ when I read how important it is to slow down

I Didn't rush over to pick my 8 month old daughter when she fell from the crib because I have learnt to slow down and when I almost reached my daughter she became a teenager

~ when I read that it is important to declutter

I rushed to the wash and picked the tiny piece of soap I saved since 15 long years and trashed it. It was heartbreaking but I will get through

~ when I read about being honesty

I wrote a letter to all expecting moms letting them know the truth about parenting and posted in a mums group and gained 2 likes ( and ppl hate me more there. Admin was asleep so I am still part of the group)

A book that's more fun than AFV, until the show airs at least
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