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If You Ask Me

(And of Course You Won't)

Betty White - Author

Betty White - Read by

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ISBN 9780142429365 | 3 Hours; 2 CDs | 03 May 2011 | Penguin Audio | 5.74 x 5.23in | 18 - AND UP
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It-girl Betty White delivers a hilarious, slyly profound take on love, life, celebrity, and everything in between.

GROWING OLDER

"Old age isn’t for sissies.”

“I can’t believe I’m getting old.”

“Why do people ever say ‘Happy Birthday’?”

And the list goes on—we’ve heard them all. However, if one is lucky enough to be blessed with good health, growing older shouldn’t be something to complain about. It’s not a surprise, we knew it was coming— make the most of it. So you may not be as fast on your feet, and the image in your mirror may be a little disappointing, but if you are still functioning and not in pain, gratitude should be the name of the game.

Actually—and don’t laugh—there may even be some upsides to aging. People treat you more gently. They may even think your years of experience make you wiser than you are. And somebody always finds you a place to sit down, whether you want it or not.

Somewhere along the line there is a breaking point, where you go from not discussing how old you are to bragging about it. I have never lied about my age, but these days I seem to work it into the conversation at the drop of a hat. Please stop me before I get to the point of, “Hi, I’m Betty White—I’m eighty-nine years old!” There’s nothing to brag about—I didn’t accomplish that age, it sneaked up on me.

There is even a funny side to aging, if one has a warped sense of humor.

If one has no sense of humor, one is in trouble.

"A breezy patchwork of musings on aging, acting, poker (she plays a monthly game) and pet ownership."
-The New York Times

"Readers will enjoy White's gentle tone and cheery stories...[a]pleasant read from an author whose writing voice is surprisingly reminiscent of her speaking voice."
-Kirkus Reviews

"Reads like a chat with the beloved star."
-The Denver Post


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