Still Foolin' 'Em

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Hilarious and heartfelt observations on aging from one of America's favorite comedians as he turns 65, and a look back at a remarkable career. Billy Crystal is turning 65, and he's not happy about it. With his trademark wit, he outlines the absurdities and challenges of growing old, from insomnia to memory loss to leaving dinners with half your meal on your shirt. In humorous chapters like "Buying the Plot" and "Nodding Off," he catalogs his physical gripes while offering a road map to his 77 million fellow baby boomers reaching this milestone. Crystal reflects on powerful moments from his life, from entertaining family as a child in Long Beach to his stand-up years in the Village, his legendary stint on Saturday Night Live, and his iconic role in When Harry Met Sally, along with his long run as host of the Academy Awards. Readers get a front-row seat to his one-day career with the New York Yankees, his love affair with Sophia Loren, and enduring friendships with idols like Mickey Mantle and Muhammad Ali. He touches on serious topics like religion, grandparenting, and dentistry, blending wisdom with humor. Crystal's reflections provide an unforgettable look at an extraordinary life well lived.