All about Me!
My Remarkable Life in Show Business
Mel Brooks
A must-read for all fans of American comedy, this book charts the meteoric rise of a master storyteller from Depression-era kid in Brooklyn to EGOT winner. Mel Brooks shares his never-before-told anecdotes and remembrances from his incredible career in television, film, and the stage. From serving in the US Army during WWII to co-creating the iconic 2000 Year Old Man comedy albums and producing groundbreaking films like The Fly, Brooks always mined his experiences for material. Learn about his friendships and collaborations with comedic greats like Carl Reiner, Gene Wilder, and Madeleine Kahn, as well as the great love of his life, Anne Bancroft. This book is filled with tales of struggle, achievement, and camaraderie, giving readers a deeper understanding of the incredible body of work behind one of the most accomplished and beloved entertainers in history.
Publish Date
2021-11-30T00:00:00.000Z
2021-11-30T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
4.24
ISBN
9780593159118
Recommendations
3
Recommendations
2022-10-17T03:38:05.000Z
I absolutely adored this book. It held a smile on my face and a warm feeling in my heart the whole way through. @MelBrooks remains a legend and an inspiration, especially if you are a writer, director, actor, producer, lyricist, New Yorker or a proud Jew. Thank you for everything – source2021-12-31T15:07:19.000Z
“What good is a career if you don’t risk it from time to time.” @MelBrooks in the amazing book “All About Me” – source