The Greatest Love Story Ever Told: An Oral History

Megan Mullally · Nick Offerman

Oct 2018 · Penguin Random House Audio · Narrated by Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman

About this audiobook

Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman reveal the full story behind their epic romance--presented in a series of intimate conversations between the couple.

The year: 2000. The setting: Los Angeles. A gorgeous virtuoso of an actress agreed to star in a random play, and a basement-dwelling scenic carpenter said he would assay a supporting role in the selfsame pageant. At the first rehearsal she surveyed her fellow cast members, determining if any of the men might qualify to provide her with a satisfying fling. Her gaze fell upon the carpenter, and like a bolt of lightning the thought struck her: no dice. Moving on.

Yet, unbeknownst to our protagonists, Cupid had merely set down his bow and picked up a rocket launcher . . . that fired a love rocket (not a euphemism). The players were Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman, and the resulting romance, once ignited, was . . . epic. Beyond epic. It resulted in a coupling that has endured to this day; a sizzling, perpetual tryst that has captivated the world with its kindness, athleticism, astonishingly low-brow humor, and true (fire emoji) passion.

How did they do it? They came from completely different families, ignored a significant age difference, and were separated by the gulf of several social strata. Megan loved books and art history; Nick loved hammers. But much more than these seemingly unsurpassable obstacles were the values they held in common: respect, decency, the ability to mention genitalia in almost any context, and an abiding obsession with the songs of Tom Waits.

Eighteen years later, they're still very much in love and have finally decided to reveal the philosophical mountains they have conquered, the lessons they've learned, and the myriad jigsaw puzzles they've completed. Presented as an oral history in a series of conversations between the couple, the book features anecdotes, hijinks, photos, and a veritable grab bag of tomfoolery. This is not only the intoxicating book that Mullally's and Offerman's fans have been waiting for, it might just hold the solution to the greatest threat facing our modern world: the single life.

Ratings and reviews

These are by far 2 of the funniest Mother F*****'s out there! When I found out that they were married to each other I knew it had to be amazing. Listening to this was so enjoyable and IMO well worth the money. The stories of both of them filled in all of those weird things you wonder about other people. The audiobook felt like a nice afternoon with long time crazy friends. Highly recommend especially if you are a fan of either of them or both!

what a great book! I wish I was a chicken fried steak with Megan and Nick as the gravy. they just seem so tasty. Years ago, I went to see them at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall and while waiting outside to get in, Megan tweeted a photo of the sign and there I and my best friend are standing, in the background, staring back at them. Best memory ever.

I mean, how much characters are aloud for my review? They were right since the introduction, it is enjoyable for all ages, I say this as a nineteen year old. And you really should have a meal, a glass of water and sit somewhere comfortable because you would not be able to pause it. It was a blast! I don't regret buying the audiobook instead of the hard copy because the dynamic of this two is great. I'm still looking forward to get the book tho but it's a little harder for me 'cause I'm in Mexico and the shipping is a bit expensive for my liking. OK, but getting back to the audiobook. I felt like I was chatting with them. And I just wanna throw out there that as a fan of Megan (I mean, I love both of them, but focusing on her) I was laughing so hard with "Sex Ninja" I think it was my favorite part. I know now what I shouldn't say to her if I ever meet them. It honesty was a nice experience and I recommend it a lot.

About the author

Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally are actors, performers, and comedians. Together, they have appeared in the television shows Will & Grace, Parks & Recreation, and Children's Hospital, the movies Somebody Up There Likes Me, Kings of Summer, Infinity Baby, and Smashed, and the comedy tour Summer of 69: No Apostrophe. They live in Los Angeles, California, with their pups.