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    A Conversation with Kathy Griffin:

    Q: State your name and profession.
    KG: My name is Kathy Griffin, and I am a teller of d**k jokes. And a plumber.

    Q: This is your first book. Had you ever considered writing anything before? A novel? Or a work of historical scholarship? Or a children's story?
    KG: I had not considered it, because I'd always been told by the nuns at St. Bernadine's that my cursive was poor. A children' s story is an interesting idea. How's this for a title: "Waterboarding Pre-Teens: The Debate is Back On." I have a political side as well.

    Q: You seem fairly obsessed with Oprah. Is this something you'll ever outgrow?
    KG: I will never outgrow my obsession with Oprah. Just as she will never outgrow her cardigan sweaters. Oops, she already has. Now look, that sounds like a dig, but it's not. It's called a struggle, and I'm on it with her. I support her. (Not as much as she needs those underwire bras to support her, because she's got some serious ropes and pulleys going on there.) The point is, I worship her, and fear her at the same time. And believe me, that' s how she wants it. Don't be fooled.

    Q: Did I miss something? Where's Celine Dion in this book?
    KG: I didn't write about Celine Dion, only because of my fear of her husband Rene Angelil. I have an unfounded but constant fear that he could be in the French-Canadian mafia. Or have French-Canadian mafia ties, and by ties I don't mean les cravats. And I fear that I may be abducted, whisked away and held prisoner at a charming little brasserie in Montreal, forced to eat multiple Croque Monsieur sandwiches until I confess to knowing the lyrics to every single one of her songs.

    Q: What do you think gays should take away from reading this book?
    KG: I think the gays should be happy with this book. It talks a lot about being who you are, and I certainly mention a lot of gay people. I would say it definitely has strong gay themes, and the gay community should know that frankly it has been a moral struggle for me to even acknowledge the heterosexual community in this book at all. But I am slowly reaching out an olive branch to the heterosexual community, even though I believe everything they do goes against the teachings of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. But I'm trying not to judge them.

    Q: Describe your ideal, make-a-wish day of personal experiences with bats**t celebrities.
    KG: Well, it would start with some sort of a fit in the hair-and-makeup trailer on a set. I heard a story that when Sharon Stone was working on "Casino," she got into such a fight with her hairdresser, that after he spent four hours doing this beautiful bouffant hairdo for her, she got up and walked in the sink and put her head underwater. I have no idea if that's true, but I hope it is, cause that's some awesome s**t I would love to see. Then it would go right to lunch, where I could witness an eating disorder. Maybe a Lohan is purging in a bush somewhere with her finger down her throat. Or perhaps there's an Olsen twin on a scale crying because she finally tipped 100. Any outburst over weight I would cherish. Also, it would be great to see an actress have a workload meltdown. So maybe at 2:00 some A-lister saying, "I can't handle this s**t anymore." Because I love when actors can't deal with a normal workday, and they think two in the afternoon is like midnight, so I would love to see somebody storming to their car, exhausted because they've put in a grueling four-hour workday of saying three lines and texting their nanny. Then it's maybe off to an illicit affair. At the top of my wish list would be following a rapper or a football player over to his baby mama's house where a screaming match ensues to the point where someone, maybe me, has to anonymously dial 911, and then I take a couple pictures, and I become an unannounced star witness later at the trial, entering Joan Collins-style in a smas
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    PublisherPenguin Random House Audio
    Release dateSep 8, 2009
    ISBN9780307701916
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    • 4/5
      Not so much laugh-out-loud funny, but very humorous and very revealing. In some ways, this was a lot like reading a good biography of someone who has worked really hard to forge a niche for herself in the entertainment industry.

      Reasons to read: Loads of stuff I didn't know about her personal life, her childhood, and of course, random celebrities. Pictures of her plastic surgery, including insane bruising. Photographs with celebs like Janeane Garafalo, Lisa Kudrow, and even Paris Hilton, often with funny stories alongside. Actual emails between her and Steve Wozniak, the *other* Apple founder.

      All in all, good times. An enjoyable read, and I'd seek out her next book.
    • 3/5
      From my Cannonball Read 5 Review ...

      I've had to stop running for awhile, so I finished up this audio book while cleaning my apartment last weekend (ah, the miracle of those noise-canceling ear buds).

      I'm a fan of Kathy Griffin. I think she has a different way of making people laugh, is shameless in a way that doesn't make me cringe as much as, say, your average episode of "The Office," and (despite some of her jokes) seems like a genuinely nice and caring person. I picked this audio book because I figured hearing her tell these stories would probably be more entertaining than reading them.

      I was right.

      She is such a natural storyteller that I didn't really ever feel like she was READING to me. I'm wondering how much was faithful to the written book and how much was changed for the audio version; she'd stutter, get lost mid-thought and switch gears (in a non-annoying way) and just generally sounded like someone I know sharing a story, not an author or comedian reading from their memoir. That was nice.

      If you aren't familiar with her work, Kathy Griffin started out as a comedian and actress, doing bit parts (including a memorable appearance on Seinfeld) until she was cast as the sidekick in 'Suddenly Susan', the Brooke Shield sitcom. Griffin is very up front about her understanding of her skills - she's not a traditional comedian (she doesn't excel at 10-minute stand-up spots relying on the set-up and punch line), and she was never going to be the ingénue in a blockbuster film. What she can do is be a funny sidekick, and tell some killer stories. If you've ever seen her live (I did, back in NYC), hopefully you know that she's this high-energy person who can spend 20 minutes telling a story that is funny the whole way through but doesn't rely necessarily on one big HA moment. I like that kind of comedy, but I realize it isn't for everyone.

      This memoir is really a memoir, not just a collection of some essays that tell her story. It really differs from other comedian memoirs (like "Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?") in that it has some pretty dark moments. It's a bit like "Bedwetter" in that aspect. For example, Griffin talks about one of her brothers, who she suspected of being a child molester.

      You read that right. A child molester. And she deals with that in like the second chapter, so you know that this isn't just going to be about some hard-scrabble times at The Comedy Store.

      But there are those stories, too. Griffin's exploration of how she found her place in the comedy world by setting up comedy nights with her friends that focused on storytelling and not repeating material is really interesting, as is her struggle with parlaying her success on "Suddenly Susan" into her own series ("My Life on the D List"). She talks about being repeatedly banned from talk shows, the Dakota Fanning awards show 'incident', and the suicide of a colleague. It's not all laugh-out-loud funny but it's all really interesting.

      She also talks about her marriage, and what lead to it ending. It's a fascinating section of the book that really had me riveted and annoyed when I had to turn it off because I'd gotten to work.

      This is a good book. I probably won't listen to it again, but if it's possible to lend audio books then I'll definitely be offering it up to friends.
    • 5/5
      Kathy is so witty and funny. This book was hilarious and I highly recommend it if you enjoy funny celebrity biographies.
    • 4/5
      Despite the fact that I ran off the highway into a gravel bank while listening (true story), I sincerely liked this book. A lot.
    • 4/5
      I would actually give this book about 4.5 stars. It was pretty darn good. The parts I had issues with were personal to me, so it's not something that other people might not be bothered by. While the book as a whole was, of course, funny (I mean we're talking about a book by Kathy Griffin people!) I was surprised to see some more deep thoughts and sadness sprinkled in. Perhaps that was silly to imagine that someone's life would be without sadness simply because they are a funny person and always seem happy on the outside. I'm glad that Kathy included these things in her book and the way she told them wasn't funny. It would have made her seem ingenuine. All in all, this being the first "memoir" I've read, I was impressed. It's made me rethink my stance on non-fiction reading. Thanks Ms. Griffin!
    • 4/5
      If you're a fan of Kathy Griffin's brand of humor, you'll definitely enjoy her book. But don't expect to be reading a transcript of one of her stand-up specials. This is a memoir, and, in being true to exploring the experiences that have brought her to where she is, it's not all celebrity trash-talking (although she does get that in there, too). Kathy is willing to talk about and tackle some of the less positive experiences she's had in her life and how those have helped to make her stronger and inspired her to become the woman, actress, and comedian that she is today. But don't be scared away by that - it's hilarious and it definitely left me with a new respect for someone I've been a fan of for years.
    • 5/5
      Very funny and candid. I am a practicing Catholic , so I honestly got offended by her jokes. However, the audio book was very entertaining and I am definitely less offended, now that I know her story ...I’ve always liked her since the first time I saw her on Seinfeld.
    • 3/5
      Very entertaining if you're a Kathy fan. In between a lot of wacky anecdotes, she also talks about more serious things like her failed marriage and her father's passing.
    • 4/5
      such fun.
    • 5/5
      This is a very real, very raw book. It's a side I would never have known and it makes Kathy real
    • 5/5
      I could NOT put this memoir down. I liked Kathy Griffin's standup when I was a kid. I had no idea her life was like that at all. Her brother the pedo and drug addict, and her family stuck up for him. GOD. Her husband stole money her money. A very good memoir but I did skip the Steve Wozniak emails.

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    • 3/5
      I enjoyed this more than I thought I would. It was a funny autobiography that provided insight into the Hollywood industry and her personal struggles and accomplishments.

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    • 5/5
      This is an amazing book!!! Kathy is so raw with her life that she allows you to get to know who she is what she is about, no holds barred. The lypo story and marriage and divorce story are just... No words. I must confess I have always found her attractive... Therefore I'd fuck her, yes!!! Need to apply for job at Dunkin. Seen her at Runyon a time or two. Maybe I'll meet her some day.
    • 4/5
      My favorite fact that I learned about KG in this book: She's never had a drink. She's truly got an incredible work ethic and I am going to go set-up the DVR to record her show right now.
    • 4/5
      Hilaaaarious. Genuine & real. I loved it.
    • 3/5
      So, apparently my trashy celebrity bio book club is trying to get a really well-rounded view of Brooke Shields and her meaning within celebrity culture.
      We've now seen perspectives from Griffin and Agassi--next up, Tom Cruise!
    • 4/5
      I listened to this on audiotape. I have always enjoyed Kathy Griffin and her sense of humor. I appreciated her life story and was glad I heard it.. It was hysterical and really touching in lots of ways.

      I am glad I listened to it instead of read it b'c her style of writing is better suited to her voice. I am sure if I had read it I might have been flummoxed by the way it was written, but listening to it meant it was alot like hearing a girlfriend talk about what was going on in her life on the telephone. It was a very conversational style PLUS I love her voice. I find it really humorous and fun to hear.
    • 5/5
      I'm a fan. Kathy doesn't hold back anything. She is as honest about her own faults as others. A fun read about her path to the D List. From Chicago to the Groundlings to banishment from talk shows to the D List. Fun fun fun read.
    • 2/5
      I went into reading this book with an open mind. From what I had seen of Kathy Griffin (admittedly not much, just the occasional youtube video and TV appearance), I wasn't sure whether I liked her or not. There's a lot of negativity about her voice, her brashness, etc.c, but I decided to read this book and make my own opinion. I found the first half of the book pretty interesting and amusing, but around halfway it seemed that she had begun losing steam. By the time I got to her e-mail exchanges with 'Woz' she'd lost me, and I couldn't finish the book.Maybe she should take her own advice when she said: "Change up the material faster. Don’t spend twenty minutes on one story [...]. Move it along, people."
    • 2/5
      This book is yet another reminder of what kind of ego it takes to make it in showbiz. Like other comedians, Kathy Griffin comes across as a bit of a nasty character. She is not D-list, but more of a bottom feeder. The "ugly girl with shock value" shtick has been done before, and better (eg by Ruby Wax). Griffin is quick to judge others, yet can't seem able to apply these rules to herself. In this book she portrays herself as a money-obsessed control freak, who seems to have little grasp of how marriages should work, and hardly mentions any close friends ("the gays" that come up frequently are nameless, like some interchangeable accessory). Some bits are funny, but it gets tired rather quickly - a bit like Kathy Griffin herself, really.
    • 4/5
      Memoir of D-List Celebrity. I especially enjoyed learning about her background in the Groundlings, her early days in comedy with those who have gone on to A-List status, and how her act evolved into what it is.Why I Picked It Up: I love Kathy. She's funny, smart, and ballsy, and I read good things about her "performance" of the audiobook.Why I Finished It: The delivery was great, like listening to one of her stand-up specials, but also at times very personal and intimate. There were only a few times when it sounded to me like she was reading the book; mostly it was like she was just going off on an ad-lib, using the book as notes.I'd Give It To: Debbie, whose storytelling style sometimes reminds me of Kathy Griffin. But any Kath-eter who enjoys her work will enjoy this.
    • 3/5
      Kathy Griffin is a phenomenal comic and well known throughout show-business for her outgoing personality and jokes that push the envelope. Her book exhibits her very well. She is hilarious and witty throughout the entire book. Her Irish-Catholic sarcasm from a young age is relatable yet abnormal. If you are a fan of her comedy you should, read this book. Her narration is colloquial and conversational making her an excellent storyteller. There is nothing that she will not talk about. She pushes all barriers talking about all issues of her life from Brooke Shields, to the Groundlings, to her days of family television. She is admirable within the book from her rough start moving to L.A. with her family living in squalor so she can make it in show business. Her memoir is more than just telling what her life has been like so far. She puts heart into her stories. It is like watching her doing stand-up where everything seems so outrageous and outlandish but you can't help but laugh. Her book gets into points about her life that her show doesn't reveal. Her early years are fascinating. Her mother Maggie, who is always the but of her jokes, is shown during her childhood but along with the role that her father plays in her life. Kathy is known to loud on very controversial issues in today's world, I believe that by reading her book you can see the passion she has for her opinions but are able to respect her, even through some of he more inappropriate decisions.
    • 4/5
      Kathy Griffin is a raunchy lady, but I kind of like it. It was nice to hear some stories about growing up and her family. I also liked that Kathy Griffin has worked hard for many years, and although she wasn't really getting a break or accomplishing her goals, she still stuck with it. I give her a lot of credit for that.
    • 4/5
      Funny and interesting. I really liked the chapters on talk show hosts and the fake "reading group guide at the end made me crack up."
    • 4/5
      Kathy Griffin has been around for a very, very long time. And she has been hilarious throughout. This book did not disappoint. While Kathy is popular, she isn't so popular that really anyone (at least from what I know) knows much about her life, or her background, including her childhood and subsequent entrance into the comedic Hollywood scene. It was very interesting to hear where she came from (because, let's face it, sometimes she can be referred to as an 'obscure celebrity'), how she got into showbiz, how serious she actually is about not being serious (meaning, how driven and goal-oriented she is about her business of making people laugh at stupid shit), and the life struggles along the way. I literally laughed out loud while reading certain parts of this book, most notably the Reading Group Discussion Guide and the E-mail exchange with billionaire Apple co-founder, Steve Wozniak. I heard her voice in my head and then I laughed even harder. In this book, Kathy is real and raw, and in a nutshell, more hilarious than I thought she would be. I very much recommend this book. She is more dynamic than one would think
    • 4/5
      I freely confess that am an unabashed fan of the stand-up comic Kathy Griffin. I watch My Life on the D-List whenever I get the opportunity (damn you, Charter Communications! Bravo should be a core channel!) and I have seen her perform live at Foxwoods and Boston's Symphony Hall. I enjoy her profanity-laden style of storytelling, even though sometimes I am not so familiar with the pop culture events that she references. Written in a conversational style, Griffin's memoir traces her life from her early days as a binge-eating kid with dreams of showbiz stardom through her many "dues-paying" years in LA to her eventual (semi-) stardom, with pit stops to discuss her abusive brother, unfortunate taste in men, and plastic surgery. Peppered with humorous anecdotes about stars and life in Hollywood, and marked by some curious omissions (Celebrity Mole, anyone?--never mentioned), Griffin's memoir nevertheless portrays a surprisingly human woman who is realistic about the casualties of her career-driven life and who genuinely, touchingly, loves her parents. I started by reading a paper copy of Official Book Club Selection, but ultimately switched to the audio version (read by Griffin herself), which was much more satisfying than trying to imagine her distinctive voice. However, I've just learned that the audio copy is abridged(???), which seems very un-Kathy-like. It certainly wasn't edited for language, I can tell you that much. One of the best parts of the book--off the cuff celebrity skewerings--will also be its ultimate downfall as the references quickly become dated. However, this is all the more reason for Griffin to write a subsequent memoir, this time including even more delicious gossip and entertaining stories about her rise to (semi-) fame.
    • 5/5
      If you love Kathy Griffin this is a must read/hear. I'm glad I went with the audiobook version because she narrates it herself and it makes it all the more wonderful. Definitely kept me sane in traffic
    • 4/5
      If you like Kathy Griffin's stand up or her reality show, "My Life on the D List", you'll probably like this book. As a fan of Kathy, I enjoyed getting a sneak peak at her early years, her family life and of course more of her funny celebrity stories. Definitely a fun read!
    • 4/5
      Let me start off by saying that I love Kathy Griffin. I never really paid attention to her until a couple years ago. I just happened to catch one of her acts and I have been hooked ever since.I listened to the audiobook of Official Book Club Selection: A Memoir According to Kathy Griffin in the car to and from D.C. When I first turned it on, I have to admit I had my doubts. When you listen to someone do stand-up comedy, it is an interesting adjustment to hear them clearly reading something instead of doing an act from memory. However, by the second chapter, I think Kathy and I had found our groove.It was really interesting to find out a bit about her family (she had brother in prison), as well as her divorce (I didn't even know she had been married). I also love to hear about how she really is around the famous people she talks all the crap about. Some of them seem to take it really well (Jerry Seinfeld) while others ban her from their shows. She also talks a bit about how her comedy as well as her show (My Life on the D List) have cost her some friendships.Like I said before, I love Kathy. Sure, sometimes she goes too far, but I appreciate how real she is. She says what she feels and talks about what she sees, and she does it in a way that is hilarious. Her comedy is definitely not something that can be enjoyed by everyone, but if you are someone who can handle how vulgar and in your face Kathy is, I would absolutely recommend you pick up this book. I recommend her audiobook because Kathy is meant to be listened to, not read.
    • 4/5
      People either really like Kathy Griffin, or they really don't. I'm in the really-like-her camp. (Although I will admit she does cross the line at times with her comedy.) I started watching her "Life on the D-List" show on Bravo TV from day one, and was impressed with her work ethic. No one works harder than Kathy to get her name out there. A stand-up comic who performs all across the country, she is best known for her costarring role in Brooke Shields 90s sitcom "Suddenly Susan", but my sons knew her from her hilarious guest turns as a standup comedian who causes trouble when she puts Jerry Seinfeld in her act on "Seinfeld".Kathy has won two Emmys for her Bravo TV show and was nominated for a Grammy for her comedy CD, "For Your Consideration". Next she tackles the publishing world with "Official Book Club Selection: A Memoir According to Kathy Griffin", which debuted at number #1 on the NY Times Non-fiction bestseller list.I saw Kathy at a book signing at Barnes & Noble in Tribeca on the day of the book's release. I had to get there at 9am to get a wristband to get back in for the 7pm signing. I returned to the store at 5pm and there were already well over 50 people in line with wristbands, and easily another 50 in a stand-by line. Over 300 people showed by 7pm.The only other person I had to get a wristband for ten hours early was Liza Minnelli- I'd say Kathy is in A-list company now! She arrived on time to hoots and howls from the audience. She looked fabulous in a jeweled-toned dress, and regaled the audience with stories about doing "The Today Show" with Kathie Lee Gifford that morning.There wasn't time for a reading or questions because there were so many people there and Kathy wanted to sign everyone's books, which disappointed me. I would have loved to hear her read from the book!The book is very good- not your standard haha book written by a comedian to make a quick buck. Griffin has obviously given this endeavor much thought for a long time. There is a lot of funny in here, lots of celebrity dish, and some heartache as well.Griffin is brutally honest about things her family probably wishes she weren't. She is the baby of a large Irish-Catholic family from a Chicago suburb. Her parents liked to drink, and Griffin herself is a tee totaler today probably because of that.She writes candidly about her brother Kenny, a man with a drinking and drug problem. Kathy says that he was a pedophile, preying on young girls, and this revelation has caused hard feelings with her family who wished she hadn't written about it. Her point is that many families have difficulties like this, and maybe her honesty will help others deal with their family issues. That chapter is moving and honest, and at times, hard to read. It doesn't seem done for sensationalism, but simply as a part of her life that greatly affected her.She has met many celebrities in her career, and she is honest about them as well. Steve Martin comes off a real-life jerk as they shared a talk show couch. A comedy stunt Kathy pulled interviewing celebrities on the red carpet at the Academy Awards angers Steven Spielberg, and Star Jones and Thomas Haden Church probably won't be happy to see their names in the book either.On the other hand, it's nice to know that George Clooney is the sweetheart we all believe he is. He was kind to Kathy's parents when she did a small guest spot on ER-he even took a photo with them.But the funniest celebrity jibe is taken at Oprah. Griffin consistently pokes fun at the all-powerful Oprah and it is a hilarious running joke in the book. The title of the book is even an Oprah-esque joke about Oprah's Book Club.Griffin also writes openly about the difficulty of being a female comic in a man's world, the disappointment of her failed marriage and even shares horrible photos of her botched liposuction surgery.Kathy Griffin has been around a long time in show business, and she is a testament that hard work and perseverance eventually pays off. The love she has for her parents shines through as well, as she credits them with her sense of humor, although her mother is often mortified by her daughter's actions and has been since Kathy used to go to the neighbor's house as a child to share with them family secrets.Official Book Club Selection is a well written look at Griffin's life, filled with humor, honesty and the outrageousness we expect from one of the hardest working people in show business.