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Book SynopsisAVAILABLE NOW - THE PERFECT GIFT FOR FATHER'S DAY
'Delightful. A great, fun read.' DAVID JASON
'Mel Brooks is the king of comedy.' DAVID BADDIEL
'Riotous' DAILY MAIL
'A jaunty romp across Brooks's career' THE TIMES
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At 95, the legendary Mel Brooks continues to set the standard for comedy across television, film, and the stage. Now, for the first time, this EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) winner shares his story in his own words.
Here are the never-before-told, behind-the-scenes anecdotes and remembrances from a master storyteller, filmmaker, and creator of all things funny.
From The Producers to Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein to Anxiety and more, All About Me! offers fans fascinating and hilarious insight into Mel Brooks's outstanding collection of boundary-breaking work. Filled with tales of struggle, achievement and camaraderie, Brooks shares riveting details about his upbringing, his career and his many close friendships and collaborations including those with Gene Wilder, Alfred Hitchcock, and the great love of his love, Anne Bancroft.
'Not since the Bible have I read anything so powerful and poignant. And to boot - it's a lot funnier!' M. Brooks
Trade ReviewConvivial and chirpily amusing...Wisecracking Mel's journey from tragedy to comedy. * Telegraph *
Riotous * Daily Mail *
A jaunty romp across Brooks's career * The Times *
Brooks writes evocatively and with huge affection about his show business breakthrough as a writer * iNews *
Such an enjoyable read * RTE *
