All About Me!

My Remarkable Life in Show Business

De: Mel Brooks

Narrado por: Mel Brooks

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.

“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)

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.

©2021 Mel Brooks (P)2021 Random House Audio

Reseñas de la Crítica

“This book has everything you would ever want Mel Brooks to tell you, and at 480 pages it is still not enough! Pure joy.” (Judd Apatow)

“If you are holding the great Mel Brooks’ memoir and you are wasting time reading this blurb, you’re an idiot.” (Conan O’Brien)

“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)

“All About Me! isn’t a typical comedy memoir, and why would it be? Mel is a singular talent, still witty, still sharp, and still zinging us after all these years. These stories thread a hilarious narrative that is also profound and touching. Reading this, you’ll learn very quickly why Mel Brooks is a king of comedy.” (Wanda Sykes)

“Not since the Bible have I read anything so powerful and poignant. And to boot - it’s a lot funnier!” (M. Brooks)

What more can I say?

Mel Brooks says it all to us, With charm, wit and humor. If he were Jane Austen it would have ended with hand holding and possibly a wedding but there is no need here. Framing his life, career and body of work compared to the world around him, this works as is. Funny, thoughtful and a stream of positive adjectives can be inserted here. I’m so impressed with warmth he uses to describe the many, many relationships he’s formed is his life. What a wonderful listen! Thank you Mel!

Hail to the Chief of Comedy

Can a whole country love this guy. Definitely. Mel has brought so much joy to us all. Most of his movies are classics. He is a national treasure. Love ya Mel. ✡️🇺🇸

Wonderful autobiography by such an icon!

Wonderful behind the scenes stories from the movies we all love. Thank you Mr. Brooks

If you love Mel Brooks, you’ll love this book!

It was so refreshing, nostalgic, and entertaining to here the back story of some of my favorite movies from the man himself - Mel Brooks. I look forward to “The History of Mel Brooks Part ll.”

impressive.

it is almost like the author knew the subject. it is like he was there.

Everyone Should Listen to This Book!

LOVED IT! Mel Brooks is one of the funniest humans ever! This book also shows that he's brilliant, sweet, and nostalgic.

Buy this audible version and the hard copy too!

Wow, I have listened to Mr. Brooks tell his story and it took me down grand memory lanes. His enthusiasm for being an entertainer come right on through. The way he speaks about his family and friends should make you want to be lucky enough to be one of them. It’s a great insight to a storied career. It made me want to have a Brooks Movies marathon and research and relive those moments where I got to laugh with my family. Buy all the copies you can or at least read and listen to Mel Brooks! Right Now!!!

An easy listen.

What a fun book! A peek behind the scenes of some of my favorite films.

Amazing stories from a comedic genius.

I absolutely loved this book. My biggest complaint was that it ended and I was left wanting to hear more stories. Hearing stories about some of my favorite movies and his antics had me laughing from start to finish, and had me going "More Uncle Mel!"

I wish I could give it more than five stars

Incredibly entertaining. Incredibly hilarious. One of the best Books I have ever listen to I wish he would write another