All About Me!: My Remarkable Life in Show Business

All About Me!: My Remarkable Life in Show Business

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The legendary Mel Brooks, at 95 years old, continues to establish the benchmark for comedy across television, film, and the stage. In his new memoir, Brooks shares his life story for the first time, offering a delightful addition to his illustrious career. Praised by the San Francisco Chronicle as "a wonderful addition to a seminal career" and hailed by Parade as a work "infused with nostalgia and his signature hilarity," this book has been lauded as one of the best of the year by the New York Post.

Featuring anecdotes and recollections never before revealed, All About Me! takes readers behind the scenes with Brooks, the master storyteller, filmmaker, and creator of all things funny. From his humble beginnings as a kid in Depression-era Brooklyn to receiving the prestigious National Medal of Arts, Brooks chronicles his remarkable journey. Whether serving in World War II or honing his skills as a teenage comedian in the Catskills, he always drew inspiration from his experiences, tirelessly seeking the perfect joke.

Brooks' iconic career launched with his work on Sid Caesar's Your Show of Shows, being part of an extraordinary writers' room that included luminaries such as Carl Reiner, Neil Simon, and Larry Gelbart. Co-creating the highly successful 2000 Year Old Man comedy albums and the classic television series Get Smart, Brooks quickly rose to fame. His filmography boasts an impressive list of titles, including The Producers, The Twelve Chairs, Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein, Silent Movie, High Anxiety, and Spaceballs. He also produced groundbreaking and diverse films like The Elephant Man, The Fly, and My Favorite Year.

Brooks' immense talent extended to Broadway, where his Tony-winning musical, The Producers, became a record-breaking hit. All About Me! provides fans with a glimpse into the inspiration behind Brooks' boundary-breaking creations, as well as details about his close friendships and collaborations with icons such as Sid Caesar, Carl Reiner, Gene Wilder, Madeleine Kahn, Alfred Hitchcock, and his beloved partner, Anne Bancroft. Filled with stories of perseverance, accomplishment, and camaraderie, and enhanced with numerous photographs, this memoir offers readers a personal and profound understanding of the extraordinary body of work from one of the most accomplished and cherished entertainers in history.

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