Book description
You know that voice? That iconic, slightly sassy "Eat my shorts!"? It's Nancy Cartwright's, and now, in her memoir My Life as a Ten Year Old Boy (available as a brilliant audiobook), she lets you hear it-real, unfiltered, and full of heart-as she takes you behind the scenes of The Simpsons. Forget dry history; this is the warm, often hilarious, human story of how a tiny cartoon became a global phenomenon, told by the woman who gave Bart his roar.
Cartwright doesn't just recount events; she brings them alive through her own voice. You hear the nervous energy of her first audition, the sheer disbelief when the show got a full season, and the chaotic joy of working with the original team. She shares the raw moments-like the panic when the show nearly got canceled or the shock of winning the first Emmy-that you'd never read in a standard book. Her narration? It's like sitting across from her at a coffee shop, laughing over a shared memory. You hear her genuine surprise ("I actually got to voice Bart?") and her quiet pride ("We were making art, not just cartoons").
The audiobook format is perfect here. You don't just learn about the show's rise from a Tracey Ullman segment to Emmy glory-you feel the momentum. When she describes the early days in a cramped office, you hear the tension in her voice. When she talks about the late-night panic of recording a show that might be the last, you hear the urgency. And that moment when she finally says, "I didn't do it!"? You hear the echo of Bart's voice, but now it's her laughing, realizing how much she'd become that character.
This isn't just a celebrity memoir. It's a love letter to creativity, collaboration, and the sheer, messy luck of being in the right place at the right time. Cartwright reveals the team's early doubts, their wild ideas (like the entire town being named after the writers), and how they turned a risk into a revolution-all while keeping it real about the stress, the sacrifices, and the deep bond that formed. You'll laugh at her "rather curious" perspective on her own career ("I'm Bart, but I'm also me"), and you'll feel the weight of how much the show meant to a generation.
If you've ever wondered what it's really like to be the voice of a cultural icon, this audiobook is essential. Cartwright's voice-warm, witty, and utterly authentic-makes every story land. It's not just about The Simpsons; it's about the courage to say, "Yes, this is my voice," and how that small act changed everything. You'll listen, nod along, and maybe even whisper "Eat my shorts" to yourself. You won't just hear the story; you'll feel like you were there, right beside Bart, laughing all the way.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience