Charles Grodin (1935–2021)
Auteur van It Would Be So Nice If You Weren't Here: My Journey Through Show Business
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Charles Grodin was born in 1935 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He attended the University of Miami but didn't graduate. In 1954 he made his film debut in Disney's 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea. During the 1960's he started appearing on television series like The Virginian and the 1968 horror film toon meer Rosemary's Baby. His big break came in 1972 when he was cast in the lead role in the film The Heartbreak Kid, which gave him recognition as a comedy actor. He was also in the 1978 comedy Heaven Can Wait. In the 1980's he landed roles in movies such as The Great Muppet Caper and Neil Simon's Seems Like Old Times. In 1992 his career took off when he landed the role of George Newton in the children's comedy Beethoven, which was a box office hit. In 2000 he became a political commentator for 60 minutes II and host of his own issues orientated talk show - The Charles Grodin Show. He is a best selling author of several books such as It Would Be So Nice If You Weren't Here, How I Got Through Life, and Blood Sweat and Chalk. (Bowker Author Biography) toon minder
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- Grodin, Charles
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- 1935-04-21
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- 2021-05-18
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- William Kunstler Award for Racial Justice
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If I Only Knew Then...: Learning from Our Mistakes door Charles Grodin
Years ago I enjoyed reading one or two books by Charles Grodin. I checked Libby to see if they had anything written by him. I found only one book. I listened to the three-hour Audiobook. The book is a series of short stories of famous people about some mistake they made and what they learned. I enjoyed the book.
Very interesting concept. Collect stories from famous people about mistakes they wish they didn't make. I figure with 80 different people responding, someone would hit a chord. Of the 80, I did recognize most of them but didn't really have any affection to any of them beforehand to care that deeply.
Kinda reminds me of Chicken Soup for the Soul series.
Deze bespreking is geschreven voor LibraryThing Vroege Recensenten.How I Got To Be Whoever It Is I Am
Author: Charles Grodin
ISBN: 978-0-446-51940-3, Pages: 240, $24.99, Publication Date: April 2009, Hard Cover, Autobiographical, Biographical, Published by Springboard Press a Division of Grand Central Publishing.
Two messages are delivered in this funny and sometimes serious autobiography by Charles Grodin called “How I got To Be Whoever It Is I Am”. Starting at his grassroots, he tells of his family’s history and then launches into his first success as the 5th grade president, who is promptly impeached because of his incessant penchant to talk in class.
No, he did not come from a wealthy background, but was from humble beginnings, and made it in spite of his stumbling around, in an attempt to find his place in the competitive world of acting in television, movies, and on Broadway. One of the messages he conveys is he’s really a nice guy under the façade of being an out-of-step individual who tries to alienate all those who are near and dear to him. He tells of the numerous times he had appeared with Johnny Carson and was always antagonistic, which often rubbed audiences the wrong way. Charles was well understood by the ‘master’ of late night hosts to be a delightful brand of comedy.
Many times in life we reminisce about the ‘do over’ if we had the chance. There are occurrences which would have been addressed differently if given more thought. These are the views of Grodin, but the reality is that in real life, he is not the abrasive and caustic-mouthed person he portrays. In this book he makes up for his inadequacy by playing the Monday morning quarterback and describes how he would have proceeded in a different way in many situations.
It isn’t very often we have an opportunity to look inside the life of an actor and his personal interactions with directors, actors, and producers in such a Candid Camera close-up. Pleasing to the mind and spirit, Charles Grodin is a mensch (a nice person), in his efforts to support causes he truly believes in.
By helping those who have been convicted under the provisions of the Felony Murder laws, Grodin has put his money, time, and honor to right egregious enforcement of these laws. The proceeds from this book, which would normally go to him, are being donated to charity. This book is an excellent read.… (meer)
Author: Charles Grodin
ISBN: 978-0-446-51940-3, Pages: 240, $24.99, Publication Date: April 2009, Hard Cover, Autobiographical, Biographical, Published by Springboard Press a Division of Grand Central Publishing.
Two messages are delivered in this funny and sometimes serious autobiography by Charles Grodin called “How I got To Be Whoever It Is I Am”. Starting at his grassroots, he tells of his family’s history and then launches into his first success as the 5th grade president, who is promptly impeached because of his incessant penchant to talk in class.
No, he did not come from a wealthy background, but was from humble beginnings, and made it in spite of his stumbling around, in an attempt to find his place in the competitive world of acting in television, movies, and on Broadway. One of the messages he conveys is he’s really a nice guy under the façade of being an out-of-step individual who tries to alienate all those who are near and dear to him. He tells of the numerous times he had appeared with Johnny Carson and was always antagonistic, which often rubbed audiences the wrong way. Charles was well understood by the ‘master’ of late night hosts to be a delightful brand of comedy.
Many times in life we reminisce about the ‘do over’ if we had the chance. There are occurrences which would have been addressed differently if given more thought. These are the views of Grodin, but the reality is that in real life, he is not the abrasive and caustic-mouthed person he portrays. In this book he makes up for his inadequacy by playing the Monday morning quarterback and describes how he would have proceeded in a different way in many situations.
It isn’t very often we have an opportunity to look inside the life of an actor and his personal interactions with directors, actors, and producers in such a Candid Camera close-up. Pleasing to the mind and spirit, Charles Grodin is a mensch (a nice person), in his efforts to support causes he truly believes in.
By helping those who have been convicted under the provisions of the Felony Murder laws, Grodin has put his money, time, and honor to right egregious enforcement of these laws. The proceeds from this book, which would normally go to him, are being donated to charity. This book is an excellent read.… (meer)
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clarkisaacs | Jul 9, 2009 |
clarkisaacs | Jul 9, 2009 | Like others have said, this book lacks any deep revelations or insights. Yet, it was an enjoyable read on a hot summer's night. Some anecdotes did disappoint but others were worth the price of the book. Proceeds from the sale of this book go to HELP USA, an non-profit organization that "empowers the homeless" and helps them become self reliant.
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