I Just Remembered

by Carl Reiner, Lawrence O'Flahavan (Editor), Jerry Seinfeld (Foreword)

THE AMAZING THING ABOUT THE HUMAN MEMORY is that, just when one thinks one has recalled everything worth recalling, the memory regenerates itself and serves up a whole new eminently worthy batch. At least that’s how it works when you’re dealing with the legendary mind of Carl Reiner. In his 2013 memoir, “I Remember Me,” Carl treated us to ninety years of professional and personal anecdotes, ranging from witty, weird and heartwarming to insightful, informative, and always funny – usually a combination of at least two, sometimes three or four, of the aforementioned. Carl had taken us on a nostalgic trip through every corner, every nook and cranny, of his life. Or so we thought. But over the next two years, new “old memories” kept coming… and coming… and coming… until, before too long, another book was born. In addition to the above adjectives, “I Just Remembered” adds a whole new the mysterious saga of the gold money clip and the rubber bands; the beautiful and bizarre Joyce Kuntz; the shocking story of Jack Parr and Fidel Castro; never before heard revelations about William Shakespeare; whimsical journeys down the information superhighway via Twitter, Google and YouTube; and for good measure, truly useful health tips for a long and happy life. “I Just Remembered” is the perfect companion to “I Remember Me,” and it will have you asking, over and over,“How could he have forgotten that?!”He didn’t. He just remembered.

Genres: Memoir, Biography, Nonfiction, Humor, Biography Memoir

342 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 1, 2014

About the author

Carl Reiner was an American actor, film director, producer, writer and comedian. He has won nine Emmy Awards and one Grammy Award during his career. He has the distinction of being the only person to appear on all five incarnations of The Tonight Show. He is best known for his work in Ocean's Eleven, Ocean's Twelve, and Ocean's Thirteen.

Reviews

[Michael · Rating 3 out of 5]

I am glad I downloaded this to my Kindle after reading Carl Reiner's previous book, "I Remember Me". Reiner shares stories that were coming to mind while his other book was going to press. This book is a very easy read and honestly I think a quick reader could pick up both books and finish them in a long weekend. A few of the stories are continued from stories in the first book. If you enjoy good funny stories than I really suggest checking this books out.

[Patrick Macke · Rating 3 out of 5]

What if you knew everything and everybody? Then your name would be Carl Reiner. A quirky little book filled with nostalgia and funny tidbits of a wonderfully-rich life ... makes one slightly envious and in many ways long for the olden days

[Renee · Rating 2 out of 5]

It's a blatant cash grab. The book is mostly short essays that were interesting. Then there was a chapter of Reiner's tweets. The book ends with a play which I mostly skimmed since plays should be watched, not read. Ultimately there were more boring than interesting bits.

[Troy Blackford · Rating 3 out of 5]

After the enthralling 'I Remember Me,' I decided to give his follow up a chance. This is a much shorter, more disjointed, and less engaging book. It is still very funny, and very interesting, but it's also not as compelling and seems like a mix between a cashgrab and not wanting to stop doing something he's having fun with. That's great, and I'm not sorry I read it, but I think I'm jumping off the 'Remember' train with this one -- there are two more books after this one in his series, and I just don't think I'm in the market for them.

[DDM · Rating 5 out of 5]

He is such a good story teller. The last chapter of his "play" was so funny. He makes a very good audio book narrator - even at 90 some years old!

[MikeNedvesky · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great storyteller. Spellbinding prose. Very entertaining

[Susan Molloy · Rating 5 out of 5]

🖋️ Quirky, fun, and informative is how I describe this book by one of America’s funniest entertainers. I enjoyed reading this tome.
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🔲 Excerpt of note:

🔹 She was wearing an expensive looking waist-hugging dress and was flashing the broadest, whitest, most perfect teeth in the history of smiles. Her first words were delivered with the deepest southern drawl I had ever heard. They were: “Hiiyuh, Cahwpurull, wailcum tuh thuh Yeww Ayyss Ohw!” Being a fledgling interpreter, I quickly translated her words to mean, “Hi Corporal, welcome to the USO!”

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[Chester Sayler · Rating 4 out of 5]

Like listening to a conversation with a charming friend

When you have a conversation about unimportant things which happens often it can be enjoyable if the friend is charming and witty. Carl is both of these. There are laughs some interesting and sad times too. Just like in our lives. Liked the book but found the play at the end not very engrossing. Read it and find out what the life of a comedian is like.

[Susann · Rating 2 out of 5]

I gave up!

If you like wordy schmaltz, you might enjoy Reiner's stray reminiscences. I found the book trivial, hammy, and boring. It seemed like he just wanted to pump out another volume of the few things he forgot to say in previous autobiographies...little throw away nothings. Sorry, but even the photos were uninteresting.

[Reid Champagne · Rating 3 out of 5]

Exit smiling

The hearts of Carl Reiner fans will be warmed by this scattered memoir that feels composed of left over pieces of I Remember Me. Still, one can enjoy the time spent with one of the funniest, sweetest and gentlest of comedy writers and comic actors.

[Patcholi1961]

I really enjoyed Mr Reiners' self-effacing honesty. Very well written.

[Sandy Murrah · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just love Carl Reiner.

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

#145 of 150 books pledged to read during 2021

[margie Daniel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting and boring at end

Liked pictures and stories of the past! The play I read was a lot to swallow.. Carl was one of a kind.

[Russell R · Rating 5 out of 5]

funny book

[Deborah Paccagnini · Rating 2 out of 5]

Will this ever get better?

There was a portion of the book that was good. The other 90% was awful. God bless him for being 92 but take a rest!

[Pamela Montano · Rating 3 out of 5]

A collection of short, funny stories by Carl Reiner. A quick, light and easy read. I enjoyed it.

[Matthew · Rating 3 out of 5]

Disjointed stories, but how can you not like Carl Reiner. Can he please live forever!!?

[Winter Sophia Rose · Rating 5 out of 5]

Warm, Funny & Touching! A Comedic Genius!