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Here's the Deal: Don't Touch Me
Here's the Deal Don't Touch Me
Author: Howie Mandel, Josh Young
A frank, funny, no-holds-barred memoir that reveals the Deal or No Deal host?s ongoing struggle with OCD and ADHD?and how it has shaped his life and career. — Howie Mandel is one of the most recognizable names in entertainment?respected by his peers and beloved by audiences as the host of the enormously popular prime-time game show Deal...  more ». With a career that spans three decades and many different show-business platforms?he?s a renowned stand-up comedian who continues to perform more than 150 sold-out shows a year, he created the award-winning TV show Bobby?s World, he?s starred in feature films and the hit TV series St. Elsewhere, and he?s also hosted his own daytime talk show?he?s one of the most versatile performers anywhere. But there are aspects of his personal and professional life he?s never talked about publicly?until now.

Eleven years ago, Mandel first told the world about his ?germophobia.? He?s recently started discussing his adult ADHD as well. Now, for the first time, he reveals the details of his struggle with these challenging disorders. He catalogs his numerous fears and neuroses and shares entertaining stories about how he has tried to integrate them into his act. ?If I?m making myself laugh,? he writes, ?then I?m distracted from all the other things going on in my head that are, at times, torturous.? And he speaks frankly and honestly about the ways his condition has affected his personal life?as a son, husband, and father of three.

Fans who?ve been dying to know ?the deal? behind Mandel?s remarkable rise through the show-business ranks will be rewarded with many never-before-told anecdotes, each one generously leavened with Mandel?s trademark humor. There are tales from every phase of his colorful career?from his early days as a teenage carpet salesman and aspiring stand-up comic to his stint opening for Diana Ross, his six years on St. Elsewhere, and beyond.

As heartfelt as it is hilarious, Here?s the Deal: Don?t Touch Me is the story of one man?s effort to draw comic inspiration out of his darkest, most vulnerable places. It?s sure to please Howie Mandel?s legion of fans?and provide hope to the millions who strive to succeed in spite of OCD and ADHD.

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ISBN-13: 9780307704481
ISBN-10: 0307704483
Publication Date: 11/24/2009
Edition: Unabridged
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4.7 stars, based on 3 ratings
Publisher: Random House Audio
Book Type: Audio CD
Other Versions: Paperback, Hardcover
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 Chocoholic avatar reviewed Here's the Deal: Don't Touch Me on + 291 more book reviews
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A funny memoir about Howie Mandel, his OCD, ADHD, and his life in comedy. Howie is very frank and honest about his mental illness and how it has affected his life both personally and professionally. He also explains how he got started in comedy and the twists and turns of his career since his "big break". Lastly, he also relates some practical jokes that he has played on his famiy and friends. Very funny stuff!
fb493 avatar reviewed Here's the Deal: Don't Touch Me on + 5 more book reviews
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Very insightful & funny autobiography of Howie Mandel's personal & professional struggles. I enjoyed reading the book but expected more from him coping with his germaphobia & OCD while being successful & maintaining a career in entertainment instead of his professional rise & fall since childhood. I found the book to be a very good read for those enjoying autobiographies.
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Great read! Always fascinating to get to know who someone really is when they work so much from public persona. Good stories about his life. Just wish there had been more content regarding his OCD...strategies and some therapies that helped. Not enough detail about that aspect for me. The title suggested there would be.
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 robynhurst avatar reviewed Here's the Deal: Don't Touch Me on + 15 more book reviews
Very entertaining. Would have enjoyed it more had there been less use of the F-word, but I certainly got a great perspective on why he is the way he is, and it was very enjoyable overall.
Jerseygirl-exit30 avatar reviewed Here's the Deal: Don't Touch Me on + 79 more book reviews
So interesting, so funny!
reviewed Here's the Deal: Don't Touch Me on + 3152 more book reviews
The beginnings of a stand up comic, how he got started and his problem with germophobia.
kevinsbebe avatar reviewed Here's the Deal: Don't Touch Me on + 165 more book reviews
This was an awesome read! Funny and honest this book is a must read!


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