Mel Brooks : PLEASE READ - I met him and he's a WONDERFUL human being!!!

PLEASE READ - I met him and he's a WONDERFUL human being!!!

I live in Boston and was visting my parents several years ago in Manhattan. They live the upper East Side and it was common knowledge that at the time, he lived across the street in another high-rise, in the penthouse apt (all the doormen from building to building talk, ya know!). So anyway I was getting out of a cab late one night, just as he was walking towards his building. I usually don't bother celebrities when I spot them (I've seen a bunch, just because of where my parents live) but I just HAD to approach him and say "hi." He was, by far, a TRUE CLASS ACT. The most sweet and unassuming man I've ever met. When I raced over to say "hi," he was actually startled for a second, because I was yelling his name and he looked nervous, as if there was a young girl in trouble! (I was about 30 at the time, but everyone thinks I look like I'm about 18). So when I told him how much I've enjoyed his movies, etc, I swear to God he acted as though I was the only person who ever complimented him! He said, "that is so nice of you to say...thank you so much!" Then he started asking questions about little 'ol boring me! Like I said, he's a true class act. I hope he's coping as best as one can since Anne died *fingers crossed*

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I agree. I don't think we've heard the last of this most wonderful comrdian. I think he's got a few more movie's/plays left in him, but first he's got to gtrive the love of his life.

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dude you are so lucky! he's by far my favorite writer/director. he always kinda struck me as a down to earth person, and its great to know that he really is. i hope we see loads more out of him. i actually saw that movie robots just to hear him.

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PLEASE READ - I met him and he's a WONDERFUL human being!!!

"he always kinda struck me as a down to earth person, and its great to know that he really is."

I know, that's why I was so glad to have met him - it only makes me enjoy 111c his work more! And I thought the same as you - that he was really down to earth - even before I had proof. So anyway, I'm so glad these boards exist so we can swap stories like this. Meeting him was definitely a highlight in my life:)

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I bet Mel Brooks is a great guy. I have always been a huge fan of his. He reminds me of my grandfather. They had similar voices and looked alike AND WERE HILARIOUS!

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*BUMP*

Sorry to bump my own post, but I really wanted people new to the board to read what I experienced with Mel, first-hand. It was one of the best days of my life:)

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I would like to meet him too... he's a living legend!!!!!!!!!
And with my acting dream (I have played roles in some plays, and been an extra in several films) it would be a dream of my life if I could be involved in his work. But I guess that will never happen... :(

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"it would be a dream of my life if I could be involved in his work. But I guess that will never happen... :(


Hey...you never know...one thing I've learned in my 35 years of living is that you never know what's around the corner in life...so don't stop dreaming!

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Lucky.

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That's very cool dogluver. I'd be bragging non-stop if met him or another cinema legend.

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Wow, that's excellent. Gene Wilder should take some lessons from him.


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I just went to the Soundtrack signing for Young Frankenstein and met Mel! I can confirm he is a lovely person and seems so healthy and energetic for a man of 81. I was also fortunate enough back in the early 90's to meet Gene Wilder who was also very gracious to me.

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Recently, I wrote a letter to Mel, and yesterday, I received a reply. He didn't send a letter himself (his assistant did), but I got an autographed picture.

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Thank God at least a few good guys survived 2016.

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I'd love to meet him myself. I have a question I'd love to ask him about Blazing Saddles-Why did he cut the baptism scene? That was so funny!

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What a guy Mel is!

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He's truly one in a million - I don't think there will be another Mel coming down the pipeline anytime soon. I hate to think how old he's getting, but *knock on wood* he'll stay in good health as long as possible!!!

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Dogluver, thanks for the anecdote. I'm happy to learn Brooks is nice in person. His comedies always make me happy when I'm down.

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Here's another thing. If you've seen the play Laughter on the 23rd Floor there is a character based on him. I am going to be playing that part in a reading at the end of the month and will try to use Mel as help.

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I hope the play went well for you, stevennackerman69!! :)

Besides writing this in the hopes that you'd see this, steven I wanted to bump my OP (I was also "dogluver" - I forget when I changed my screenname to dogluver1970!), so people would know from just a run-of-the-mill, non-famous person like me, what a warm, kind and down-to-earth person Mel is. Honestly, like I said 5-6 years ago, he's a TRUE "Class Act" :)

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It did well, it was actually a staged reading at a Senior Center, so stuff was cut out for time. For example, the bit where Ira writes on the wall "I HAVE A BRAIN TUMOR!!!!!!!!" We also cut down the shouting names contest.

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From what I read from your personal experience with the great comic writer, director, comic actor Mel Brooks he seems like a wonderfully sweet man. Plus most of the members who replied here too. He was on HBO interviewed by terrific interviewer Dick Cavett 9 pm est. 9/9/11. Mel Brooks does seem very approachable.
A real mensch.


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Such a sweet story. I'd really wanted to meet him and tell him thanks for the wonderful films and request an autograph. Since I don't think I'll have a chance at meeting him, I hope to find an address to write him. :)

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