All About Me!

My Remarkable Life in Show Business

Mel Brooks

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Century
30 November 2021

Film, TV & Radio; Autobiography: arts & entertainment

A funny, irreverent, gossipy, nostalgic tour through the life of one of the most influential comedians of all time.

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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.

'Not since the Bible have I read anything so powerful and poignant. And to boot - it's a lot funnier!' - M. 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's 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's 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 (and dozens of photographs), readers 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.

By: Mel Brooks
Imprint: Century
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 240mm, Width: 162mm, Spine: 42mm
Weight: 723g
ISBN: 9781529135077
ISBN 10: 1529135079
Pages: 400
Publication Date: 30 November 2021
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Mel Brooks is an acclaimed actor, comedian, composer and filmmaker who was born in Brooklyn, New York City. His world-renowned hits include The Producers, Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein. He is amongst a small list of EGOT winners (an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar & Tony).

Reviews for All About Me!: My Remarkable Life in Show Business

Delightful. A great, fun read -- Sir David Jason Laugh-out-loud hilarious and always fascinating, from the great Mel Brooks. What else do you expect from the man who knew Jesus and dated Joan of Arc? -- Billy Crystal This book has everything you would ever want Mel Brooks to tell you, and at 462 pages it is still not enough! Pure joy. -- Judd Apatow Mel Brooks is Mount Hilarious. All any of us can do is look up and feel small and not as funny in comparison. -- Marc Maron There are people who have great stories and there are people that tell great stories. Mel is that precious combination of a person with amazing stories who happens to be one of the greatest storytellers of all time. Lucky for him? Lucky for us! -- Sarah Silverman