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. 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. 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. Here are the never-before-told, behind-the-scenes anecdotes and remembrances from a master storyteller, filmmaker, and creator of all things funny.

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. ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: New York Post - 'Laugh-out-loud hilarious and always fascinating, from the great Mel Brooks. Now he shares his story for the first time in 'a wonderful addition to a seminal career' ( San Francisco Chronicle), 'infused with nostalgia and his signature hilarity' ( Parade).

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - At 95, the legendary Mel Brooks continues to set the standard for comedy across television, film, and the stage. Binding: Trade Paperback ISBN: 0593159136

Book Condition: New Publisher: Ballantine Books, November 2022.

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