Most Talkative: Stories from the Front Lines of Pop Culture
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Most Talkative: Stories from the Front Lines of Pop Culture [Cohen, Andy] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Most Talkative: Stories from the Front Lines of Pop Culture Review: A Must Read for any TV lover - Andy Cohen has become a wonderful mixture of producer, talent himself, and fun,all while retaining the same fascination and awe (in some cases) of celebrity and pop culture that makes watching WWHL a delight. That combination seems extremely rare as many celebrities these days seem so jaded and entitled. Throughout the book, the juxtapositions between his parents in St. Louis and his experiences climbing the industry ladder never stop. Not only are these fun to read, but they illustrate his love and appreciation for his parents (who seem as great & fun themselves, especially you've seen them on his show!) whose home encouraged his love of the television industry. Thank you Evelyn and Lou! Andy has managed just the perfect mix of his professional story, even managing to include some very worthwhile career lessons that are applicable anywhere, his personal life experiences (very interesting to read about his process of 'coming out' in a time before being gay was understood as part of biology, not choice, and the trials that went in hand - especially for those of us that were young during the period of uncertainty re: AIDS), and super-fan moments he unflinchingly recounts, regardless of any embarrassment, again seeming uncensored- proving he doesn't take himself so seriously. These super-fan moments happen all the way through his career, popping in at just the right moments in the book. While we're reading about the evolution of his career, it's not only fascinating itself but with said fan moments included, there is never a part of the book where I considered skipping a page or two, as other books of this nature can warrant. You never know what fascinating tidbit will pop up, which keeps readers truly involved and wanting more. Anyone who has dreamt of working in entertainment will of course love reading this (and will learn what not to do at times as well), along with (more importantly for any readers in the industry itself) what TO do. For Bravo TV fans, which I am, we do get the dish on the shows, and some very revealing stories about the personalities off-screen. Andy wrote so well that at times he only needs a few sentences to convey the essence of these "Bravolebrities", often confirming our impressions. Fear not, Housewives fans, there's a lot of entertaining behind the scenes info and stories as well that are told in full chapters. The bottom line is this really is a great book! Regardless of the initial reason of interest that compells you to read it, you'll soon be sucked in by Andy's candor and wit. As I said above, after 20 plus years in the industry, he's still not jaded and is remarkably self-depricating, which is great fun for readers. If you want to read about Andy's life, you'll soon be hooked on reading about his work and vice-versa. Bottom line (thus ending my rambling) is that this is a must-read and will draw you in quickly. I'm regretting not reading it until now and I read everyday. Big mistake on my end! Grab your copy now, grab your rations of food & drink, turn your ringer off and get comfy. You won't want any interruptions while in Andy-land! Review: Nice insight - If you're a fan of cable network Bravo, chances are great you're a fan of Andy Cohen, too. The executive producer and host for the network is all over the Bravo space, from handpicking the next real housewife of wherever to hosting his five-nights-weekly talk show, Watch What Happens Live. If you watch his late-night show, you've probably seen his book, Most Talkative: Stories from the Front Lines of Pop Culture, in the background of the set or promoted by Cohen. Given I think the guy seems really intelligent and is usually a master at witty banter, I wanted to check out the read and learn how he rose to Bravo fame - and also learn some behind-the-scenes tidbits from the whackadoo shows on the channel. The book was a fun, breezy read that definitely delivered on insider drama, but it also had a lot of heart and contained some powerful messages about acceptance. It was a lot of fun to read about Cohen's time spent producing in the field for CBS. The St. Louis native worked his way up from an intern to a producer, living in New York City while trying to balance his professional life and his private life, including his acceptance of himself as gay and the coming out process to his friends and family. The diversity of the tales is why I really enjoyed the book - whether you're a journalist, a Bravo fan or someone who has been prejudiced against, you're likely to find something in here to relate to. And, of course, there are a ton of stories about the channel's flagship franchise, The Real Housewives. You'll learn about negotiating and casting processes, as well as what really happens at reunions when the cameras aren't rolling. Through all of the crazy vignettes, Cohen maintains he finds the women fascinating and thinks their stories are relatable to anyone, regardless of economic status. It's impossible not to believe Cohen's sincerity, given his genuine tone throughout the whole book. It's no surprise Cohen is constantly surrounded by friends throughout his entire journey in the book - he seems like just as likable guy through his writing as he does on his show. Bravo super-fans will gobble the book up, but I bet many of the stories would resonate with any average reader.
| ASIN | B00BCUHCL2 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #162 in Television Performer Biographies #682 in Actor & Entertainer Biographies #4,793 in Memoirs (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (2,280) |
| Dimensions | 6.41 x 1.02 x 9.54 inches |
| Item Weight | 1.05 pounds |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 288 pages |
| Publication date | May 8, 2012 |
| Publisher | Henry Holt and Co. |
S**E
A Must Read for any TV lover
Andy Cohen has become a wonderful mixture of producer, talent himself, and fun,all while retaining the same fascination and awe (in some cases) of celebrity and pop culture that makes watching WWHL a delight. That combination seems extremely rare as many celebrities these days seem so jaded and entitled. Throughout the book, the juxtapositions between his parents in St. Louis and his experiences climbing the industry ladder never stop. Not only are these fun to read, but they illustrate his love and appreciation for his parents (who seem as great & fun themselves, especially you've seen them on his show!) whose home encouraged his love of the television industry. Thank you Evelyn and Lou! Andy has managed just the perfect mix of his professional story, even managing to include some very worthwhile career lessons that are applicable anywhere, his personal life experiences (very interesting to read about his process of 'coming out' in a time before being gay was understood as part of biology, not choice, and the trials that went in hand - especially for those of us that were young during the period of uncertainty re: AIDS), and super-fan moments he unflinchingly recounts, regardless of any embarrassment, again seeming uncensored- proving he doesn't take himself so seriously. These super-fan moments happen all the way through his career, popping in at just the right moments in the book. While we're reading about the evolution of his career, it's not only fascinating itself but with said fan moments included, there is never a part of the book where I considered skipping a page or two, as other books of this nature can warrant. You never know what fascinating tidbit will pop up, which keeps readers truly involved and wanting more. Anyone who has dreamt of working in entertainment will of course love reading this (and will learn what not to do at times as well), along with (more importantly for any readers in the industry itself) what TO do. For Bravo TV fans, which I am, we do get the dish on the shows, and some very revealing stories about the personalities off-screen. Andy wrote so well that at times he only needs a few sentences to convey the essence of these "Bravolebrities", often confirming our impressions. Fear not, Housewives fans, there's a lot of entertaining behind the scenes info and stories as well that are told in full chapters. The bottom line is this really is a great book! Regardless of the initial reason of interest that compells you to read it, you'll soon be sucked in by Andy's candor and wit. As I said above, after 20 plus years in the industry, he's still not jaded and is remarkably self-depricating, which is great fun for readers. If you want to read about Andy's life, you'll soon be hooked on reading about his work and vice-versa. Bottom line (thus ending my rambling) is that this is a must-read and will draw you in quickly. I'm regretting not reading it until now and I read everyday. Big mistake on my end! Grab your copy now, grab your rations of food & drink, turn your ringer off and get comfy. You won't want any interruptions while in Andy-land!
N**O
Nice insight
If you're a fan of cable network Bravo, chances are great you're a fan of Andy Cohen, too. The executive producer and host for the network is all over the Bravo space, from handpicking the next real housewife of wherever to hosting his five-nights-weekly talk show, Watch What Happens Live. If you watch his late-night show, you've probably seen his book, Most Talkative: Stories from the Front Lines of Pop Culture, in the background of the set or promoted by Cohen. Given I think the guy seems really intelligent and is usually a master at witty banter, I wanted to check out the read and learn how he rose to Bravo fame - and also learn some behind-the-scenes tidbits from the whackadoo shows on the channel. The book was a fun, breezy read that definitely delivered on insider drama, but it also had a lot of heart and contained some powerful messages about acceptance. It was a lot of fun to read about Cohen's time spent producing in the field for CBS. The St. Louis native worked his way up from an intern to a producer, living in New York City while trying to balance his professional life and his private life, including his acceptance of himself as gay and the coming out process to his friends and family. The diversity of the tales is why I really enjoyed the book - whether you're a journalist, a Bravo fan or someone who has been prejudiced against, you're likely to find something in here to relate to. And, of course, there are a ton of stories about the channel's flagship franchise, The Real Housewives. You'll learn about negotiating and casting processes, as well as what really happens at reunions when the cameras aren't rolling. Through all of the crazy vignettes, Cohen maintains he finds the women fascinating and thinks their stories are relatable to anyone, regardless of economic status. It's impossible not to believe Cohen's sincerity, given his genuine tone throughout the whole book. It's no surprise Cohen is constantly surrounded by friends throughout his entire journey in the book - he seems like just as likable guy through his writing as he does on his show. Bravo super-fans will gobble the book up, but I bet many of the stories would resonate with any average reader.
G**E
Funny interesting man - humorous & real. Great insight to behind the scenes and parts of his life - recommend it!
G**Y
Brilliant read.. I initially bought this for my love of "The Housewives" now I hav a new love "Andy Cohen" I finished this book wanting him to be my new BFF.. 10 outa 10 😀😀 Grainne...
R**N
The book is well written, funny and is a light read. Definitely recommended for anyone who wants to get to know about Andy!
A**R
Wonderful laugh out loud read. Thank you Andy! Always entertaining and touching - thank you for sharing your life with all of us.
E**O
Andy Cohen's book will make you laugh and think not only of the courage he had to face his own identity and do it with pride, but the courage he has to work CRAZY hours in crazy circumstances! This of course makes the book all the more humourous! I loved how he described his first encounter with Susan Lucci and how he writes of his mother's antics! I have recommended this book to a great friend who is the female counterpart of Andy! A great beach/summer read!!!
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