PLEASE READ - I met him and he's a WONDERFUL human being!!!
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Archived from the IMDb Discussion Forums — Mel Brooks
dogluver — 20 years ago(June 26, 2005 12:18 PM)
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 saythank 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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clee89 — 20 years ago(June 29, 2005 07:19 PM)
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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dogluver1970 — 20 years ago(July 01, 2005 11:07 AM)
"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 111chis 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:) -
Boxbest — 20 years ago(March 20, 2006 10:51 AM)
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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dogluver — 20 years ago(March 28, 2006 01:41 PM)
"it would be a dream of my life if I could be involved in his work. But I guess that will never happen
Heyyou never knowone thing I've learned in my 35 years of living is that you never know what's around the corner in lifeso don't stop dreaming! -
kelani — 18 years ago(June 24, 2007 03:36 PM)
Wow, that's excellent. Gene Wilder should take some lessons from him.
Kel
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sdarc-1 — 18 years ago(January 15, 2008 09:57 PM)
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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ajlposh — 18 years ago(February 01, 2008 03:21 PM)
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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dogluver1970 — 16 years ago(July 28, 2009 11:49 AM)
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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