Mel Brooks!!

The man's a genius.

A comedic genius. Good to see he has such a caring son.

Excellent article, I'm in the beginning stages of this myself though my father is not a widower -- merely alone in his marriage.

Long live Mel Brooks!

"Wait a minute. My name's not Alvin. That's not my life. Someone else's life is flashing before my eyes. What the hell is that about? I'm not a hillbilly, I grew up in the Bronx. Leo's taken everything from me... Even my past!"

That was one heck of a good read. Mel's son sounds like a terrific guy. Thanks Jaycinth.

I love this essay, Jaycinth. Beautiful and moving.

And a great tribute to a great, funny man.

A man who knows the best revenge is to be able to stand up at the offending person and laugh at him. Even if it is Hitler.

It's finally happened- Jay has successfully sexed someone back to health.

I have only one thing to say on the subject of Mr. Brooks.

Comedic Genius said:

"Hey, this is a closed set"
"Fuck you, I work for Mel Brooks"
*Punch*

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Curmudgeon, you! <g>

I don't think the holocaust is funny. But I do think that making fun of someone as heinous as Hitler was is a good thing. Laughter is the most powerful, to me. Makes the bogeymen much smaller, takes their power away.

But I can understand why someone would feel the way you do, too, Kevin.

thank you. and i respect your logic as well. I like that we can disagree without getting into a big overblown debate. i love all of Mel's other work...love it.

It's good to be the king.