This story 'Mel Brooks' 500 pages on himself' was originally published on Nov. 30 by the Forward. Sign up here to get the latest stories from the Forward delivered to you each morning.” All About Me!: My Remarkable Life in Show Business By...

“I hope fans of comedy will get a kick out of the stories behind my work, and really enjoy taking this remarkable ride with me.”—Mel Brooks I'm a fan, and I can't wait to take this ride with you Mel. I believe the reason it took Brooks 95-years...