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Who Wants to Be Me?

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OK, I'm an all-out Who Wants To Be a Millionaire fan, so I expected to like this book. (Hey, don't expect to like a biography, and certainly not an autobiography, if you don't like the person it's about and you don't like their style.)

Judging by the style of the writing, I believe this book was written by Regis sitting down with a tape recorder and telling stories. If you like his stories on Live! you'll like this book. He tells of travel frustrations, chainsaw envy, celebrity troubles, and Millionaire success. The style of the writing is just like his speaking style: "I wanted a CHAINSAW! And no one took me SERIOUSLY!"

The book includes plenty of comments from Joy and the two Philbin daughters, excerpts from the Live! show, David Letterman Top Ten lists, etc. This is no War and Peace, but it's a good, fun read. Here's hoping it will give me some subjects to bounce off of Regis when I make it to that Millionaire seat.

Over the past few weeks "Live with Regis" has become a very enjoyable show to watch. It's so much kinder and more entertaining than the old show used to be. As my admiration for Regis, Michael Gelman and Art Moore have grown, I've thoroughly enjoyed reading Regis's new book and getting a glimpse at what goes on behind the scenes of a hit show. But the book includes much more about Regis and the struggles that he has managed to overcome. You go guy!

This book is fair. If you are a Regis follower and watch his LIVE show this book will be boring. He has told many of these stories on the air.

I like Regis, but I wanted to read something different from what we hear on his daily show.

We all want to be Regis! Even before his bank book and rating points swelled.

Regis proves in this book and though his incredible television success that HE is the star that keeps the morning show going.

As for the book: I laughed. I cried. It was better than "Cats."

Buy it, you'll love it!!

Regis Philbin, one of America's most know figures in the television entertainment industry, has taken this book very high. In here, you can expect short, true stories that really do make you chuckle. These make Regis what he is. I do recommend this book! -John

I enjoyed this book because Regis lets you know that he's far from perfect. In fact, if he and I sat down with a glass of wine we'd be finding so much that we have in common. Knowing how to work something and then forgetting. Oh, yes! The coffeepot for instance! Being technologically clueless. Loved it when he wanted to record Seinfeld but didn't know how so was staying up till 11:00 every night to see it. Loved the problem with the car and that stupid gadget that supposedly opens all the doors.

Felt so sorry for him when he was laid up with cramps and constipation and Kathy Lee was having a field day on the show. One area where we differ, though, Reege, if I had as many problems as you do back there shall we say I'd be running to get a colonoscopy. Perhaps by now you've had one I would hope! They're not bad, Reege; I agree with Sandra Bullock on this one--they're heaven when you get the right drugs! Loved the story about the long drive home in NY when he had to go so bad! And skiing! If I'd had to go skiing I'm sure that I'd hate it as much as you do, Reege! Lots of fun here. Enjoy! Luckily, I haven't seen Philbin's show very often and so didn't know all his stories.

I heard this dude was arrogant and a diva. Then I remembered one show where the plugged this book from the hot seat on Millionaire. I mean, take a look at the cover of this book and tell me you don't believe this man thinks he's all that and a bag of chips. Of, course I've read the book front to back...

Ok...this book wasn't that terrible..but Reege seems self-centered and cocky....and the book wasn't that interesting. It was just Regis ranting and raving. But it kept me amused for a little bit....so I guess it was alright

Regis is associated with the successful trivia show "Who Wants to be a Millionaire", but there is no trivia here. Perhaps Regis should read the book "Quizzing" which is a book with some great trivia questions and answers.

All I can say is "WHO REALLY CARES?"

Is there anyone out there who really gives a bleep about the life of Regis Philbin?

Sign me, Desperate for Depth