I’m just finishing up a terrific little autobiography – Don Rickles’ “Rickles’ Book”. I had picked it up when we went to see him recently, in old Las Vegas. Haven’t been able to put it down since.
Well, when I’m jogging or doing Jumping Jacks, I leave it close by, but otherwise, I haven’t been able to put it down…
I knew it would be good, but it’s been a bigger treat than I had expected. Rickles recounts his career, his showbiz pals, and the best part is - there’s not a single ridiculous “drama” or other such goofball disclosure, like current stars seem to need to have to stand out nowadays. As far as I’ve read, Mr. Rickles never had to go out in public without wearing panties to be famous. Although, THAT might have in fact generated some headlines…
Between the laughs, there’s loads of fond reminisces of family and colleagues, plus I learned stuff I never knew, after some 30 odd years of seeing him on TV, and in movies.
Did I mention he never got caught in public, not wearing panties??
He may not be everybody’s cup of tea, what with his style of comedy, and he’s probably unknown to many younger folks, but when you’ve got 50 successful years under your belt in show business, and can still draw crowds to your shows, you have to be doing something right.
This delightful little book gives you a pretty good insight into why. Terrific read.
Now, excuse me. I’m going out in public today, and have yet to decide if I’m going to wear panties or not…
Chow for now!!
Well, when I’m jogging or doing Jumping Jacks, I leave it close by, but otherwise, I haven’t been able to put it down…
I knew it would be good, but it’s been a bigger treat than I had expected. Rickles recounts his career, his showbiz pals, and the best part is - there’s not a single ridiculous “drama” or other such goofball disclosure, like current stars seem to need to have to stand out nowadays. As far as I’ve read, Mr. Rickles never had to go out in public without wearing panties to be famous. Although, THAT might have in fact generated some headlines…
Between the laughs, there’s loads of fond reminisces of family and colleagues, plus I learned stuff I never knew, after some 30 odd years of seeing him on TV, and in movies.
Did I mention he never got caught in public, not wearing panties??
He may not be everybody’s cup of tea, what with his style of comedy, and he’s probably unknown to many younger folks, but when you’ve got 50 successful years under your belt in show business, and can still draw crowds to your shows, you have to be doing something right.
This delightful little book gives you a pretty good insight into why. Terrific read.
Now, excuse me. I’m going out in public today, and have yet to decide if I’m going to wear panties or not…
Chow for now!!
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