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All About Me!
- My Remarkable Life in Show Business
- Narrated by: Mel Brooks
- Length: 15 hrs and 6 mins
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Publisher's Summary
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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.
"I hope fans of comedy will get a kick out of the stories behind my work, and really enjoy taking this remarkable ride with me." (Mel Brooks)
For anyone who loves American comedy, the long wait is over. Here are the never-before-told, behind-the-scenes anecdotes and remembrances from a master storyteller, filmmaker, and creator of all things funny.
All About Me! charts Mel Brooks' meteoric rise from a Depression-era kid in Brooklyn to the recipient of the National Medal of Arts. Whether serving in the United States Army in World War II, or during his burgeoning career as a teenage comedian in the Catskills, Mel was always mining his experiences for material, always looking for the perfect joke. His iconic career began with Sid Caesar's Your Show of Shows, where he was part of the greatest writers' room in history, which included Carl Reiner, Neil Simon and Larry Gelbart. After co-creating both the mega-hit 2000 Year Old Man comedy albums and the classic television series Get Smart, Brooks' stellar film career took off. He would go on to write, direct and star in The Producers, The Twelve Chairs, Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein, Silent Movie, High Anxiety and Spaceballs, as well as produce groundbreaking and eclectic films, including The Elephant Man, The Fly and My Favorite Year. Brooks then went on to conquer Broadway with his record-breaking, Tony-winning musical, The Producers.
All About Me! offers fans insight into the inspiration behind the ideas for his outstanding collection of boundary-breaking work, and offers details about the many close friendships and collaborations Brooks had, including those with Sid Caesar, Carl Reiner, Gene Wilder, Madeleine Kahn, Alfred Hitchcock and the great love of his life, Anne Bancroft.
Filled with tales of struggle, achievement and camaraderie, listeners will gain a more personal and deeper understanding of the incredible body of work behind one of the most accomplished and beloved entertainers in history.
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- Officeworker
- 17-08-2022
Entertaining just what the Dr ordered!
Highly entertaining, great stories about Hollywood. Read by Mel Brooks himself - you can’t get any better than that. Only problem was - I wish it was in 2 volumes so we could get even more jokes and details. Warm, with heart.
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- Kindle Customer
- 18-08-2022
Exactly as wonderful as you'd expect!
I've loved Mel Brooks for most of my life, so I adored this. I grinned though most of it, and watched each movie as I finished the corresponding chapter. A must-read for any fan!
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- Anonymous User
- 16-09-2022
what to do
loved it but now that I'm finished im not sure 'what to do.... what to do...' what made it really special is having Mel narrate what a joy!! thanks Mel 🥰
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- Anonymous User
- 21-10-2022
There will never be another MB
I could not of enjoyed this more. Mel Brooks is a gift to humanity and it was a pleasure to hear his story in his own voice.
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- Rhonda Webb
- 25-08-2024
Mel’s Incredible History of Entertainment !
Very enjoyable & engaging personal journey through Mel’s amazing talented working life & earlier as a child in Manhattan.
You felt as if you were there.
So interesting about Hitchcock.
I could go on, but don’t want to spoil it for you.
I recommend reading, amazing energy for putting this book together at 95 years old.
Thanks Mr Brooks.
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- Jason K.
- 02-03-2022
The laughter goes on
Loved this. Hearing Mel Brooks recite it added to the pleasure. I learned so much……..movies are my other life. There was so much I hadn’t heard before. Such a good experience. Sometimes I felt that he patted himself on the back too much …but then he does deserve it. A great member of a great movie era and tradition. Highly recommend this book and audiobook.
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- Nate
- 30-12-2021
A fantastic rollercoaster of a journey
I don't write reviews but this is by far one of the best Memoirs I have listened to. Full of laughs, heart and creative insight to Mel's life.
I cannot recommend it enough.
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- anthony
- 07-01-2022
No where special, I've always wanted to go there
A fantastic view into the life of a comedy legend by the man himself.
A must read for anyone entering or in showbiz
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- KA
- 10-10-2022
A legend of laughter
A celebration of a remarkable talent who has brought more joy and laughter than wouldvseem possible for one person
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- Jo
- 26-02-2023
Listening to a legend
Such a great story of his life, told by him and through his eyes. The benefit of audio book biographies when the author narratives is very intimate effect like they're personally recounting their life to you. Really enjoyed learning so much from such a comedy legend.
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