Entrances and Exits
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4.4 • 97 Ratings
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Publisher Description
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
As seen on The Today Show, The View, and Jesse Watters
The man who brought the kavorka to the Seinfeld show through one of the most remarkable and beloved television characters ever invented, Kramer, shares the extraordinary life of a comedy genius—the way he came into himself as an artist, the ups and downs as a human being, the road he has traveled in search of understanding.
“The hair, so essential, symbolizes the irrational that was and is and always will be the underlying feature not only of Kramer but of comedy itself. This seemingly senseless spirit has been coursing through me since childhood. I’ve been under its almighty influence since the day I came into this world. I felt it all within myself, especially the physical comedy, the body movements, so freakish and undignified, where I bumped into things, knocked stuff down, messed up situations, and often ended up on my ass.
“This book is a hymn to the irrational, the senseless spirit that breaks the whole into pieces, a reflection on the seemingly absurd difficulties that intrude upon us all. It’s Harpo Marx turning us about, shaking up my plans, throwing me for a loop. Upset and turmoil is with us all the time. It’s at the basis of comedy. It’s the pratfall we all take. It’s the unavoidable mistake we didn’t expect. It’s everywhere I go. It’s in the way that I am, both light and dark, good and not-so-good. It’s my life.”
—Michael Richards, from Entrances and Exits
Customer Reviews
Good retrospective
Overall I enjoyed this book. Richards is definitely an odd bird and he really delves into that throughout. But it’s also a nice trip down Seinfeld lane with Kramer driving the bus.
A nice little gift
At one time I was an avid reader. It has been years since a book has kept my interest. Must be these darn phones! But thankfully Michael’s writing, the history of my youth and the exposure to much more than just a character review, kept my interest and I am immensely thankful for him sharing so much of his personal journey on this blue globe we all inhabit. I, like many of you, will always rank Seinfeld as a top tier experience on the devil box. Kramer was a masterful character and learning about the journey to his creation as well as the life experiences of the man who played him, will always have a special seat at the table of life. Not everyone should write a book or is worth reading when they do, but this one is much appreciated. Bravo Mr. Richards, Bravo.
A fan
As a fan of the show, and still watch, I enjoyed some of the insights. As a fellow classmate at TOHS I was hoping for more about his HS days.