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Don't Touch Me
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Howie Mandel
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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 or No Deal. 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.
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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“A frank and funny memoir.” (New York Post)
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- Kindle Customer
- 12-04-18
Funny, light-hearted, sincere story of funny man
Howie is still hysterical about his dealing with OCD & Adult ADHD..Loved every minute of it.
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- Angela Porter
- 08-07-19
WOW
I have never laughed so hard during a book! I adore Hpwie Mandel and love him even more.
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- K Jones Images
- 04-01-20
Loved this
I have listened to this book multiple times and it’s hilarious every single time! I highly recommend it.
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- Eliott Cox
- 05-09-17
Howie is a mess
The book was a good listen, Howies story is interesting, albeit jumbled thanks to his adhd.
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- 07-02-15
Real, funny, and sometimes awkward
A really good audio book and a lot of lol moments. A book for anyone.
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- Kim
- 06-15-15
Amazing
Filled with laughter and tears... I will read it AND listen to it again and agin
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- Mrs Wright
- 02-23-12
Very funny & agonizing but always entertaining!
What made the experience of listening to Here's the Deal the most enjoyable?
Howie Mandel narrating his own story made it enjoyable - just the continued pleasure and discomfort at his own antics, and his OCD, made it very listenable.
Which scene was your favorite?
Oh dear there were a lot of them but perhaps the scene where he and his wife were in the shopping centre looking for make up...or where his long suffering friends FINALLY give him his comeuppance 20 years later! I can't elaborate without spoiling the read!
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- Carrie Shannon Morrison
- 08-28-15
Really interesting and funny story.
I was really impressed with the way Howie Mandel was able to tell the listener about his illness but still make it entertaining.
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- N. Kingdom
- 02-08-22
Excellent book
Howie reads this book with such enthusiasm. I love how transparent he is with sharing all the embarrassing stuff.
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- Jsworld
- 08-29-24
his success
Howie has succeeded more than he realizes. Like what he has done for me, many people grew up loving his comedy and movies. He does not realize how much he has impacted people's lives. There are still a lot of people that when they see him on television, they are excited to be able to watch him.
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