Here's the Deal : Don't Touch Me

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.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. SUMMARY: 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.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. Personal Memoirs,General,Biography & Autobiography,United States,Biography,Humor,Comedians,Entertainment & Performing Arts,Obsessive-compulsive disorder,Television personalities,Actors,Comedians - United States,Television personalities - United States,Actors - United States,Obsessive-compulsive disorder - Patients - United States,Mandel; Howie 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.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.From the Hardcover edition. A frank, funny, no-holds-barred memoir that reveals the Deal or No Deal hosts ongoing struggle with OCD and ADHDand how it has shaped his life and career. Howie Mandel is one of the most recognizable names in entertainmentrespected 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 platformshes a renowned stand-up comedian who continues to perform more than 150 sold-out shows a year, he created the award-winning TV show Bobbys World , hes starred in feature films and the hit TV series St. Elsewhere , and hes also hosted his own daytime talk showhes one of the most versatile performers anywhere. But there are aspects of his personal and professional life hes never talked about publiclyuntil now. Eleven years ago, Mandel first told the world about his germophobia. Hes 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 Im making myself laugh, he writes, then Im 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 lifeas a son, husband, and father of three. Fans whove been dying to know the deal behind Mandels remarkable rise through the show-business ranks will be rewarded with many never-before-told anecdotes, each one generously leavened with Mandels trademark humor. There are tales from every phase of his colorful careerfrom 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, Heres the Dont Touch Me is the story of one mans effort to draw comic inspiration out of his darkest, most vulnerable places. Its sure to please Howie Mandels legion of fansand provide hope to the millions who strive to succeed in spite of OCD and ADHD. NATIONAL BESTSELLER An engaging no-holds-barred memoir that reveals Howie Mandel’s ongoing struggle with OCD and ADHD—and how it has shaped his life Howie Mandel is one of the most recognizable names in entertainment. But there are aspects of his personal and professional life he’s never talked about publicly—until now. Twelve 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 speaks candidly about the ways his condition has affected his personal life—as a son, husband, and father of three. Along the way, the versatile performer reveals “the deal” behind his remarkable rise through the show-business ranks, sharing never-before-told anecdotes about his career. 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. A Frank, Funny, No-holds-barred Memoir, Here's The Deal Reveals Mandel's Ongoing Struggle With Ocd And Adhd--and Tells How It Has Shaped His Life And Career. As Heartfelt As It Is Hilarious, This Is The Story Of One Man's Effort To Draw Comic Inspiration Out Of His Most Vulnerable Places.--from Publisher Description. Introduction: In Comedy Nobody Can Hear You Scream -- Welcome To Me -- Ocd And Me -- A Sense Of Humor -- Yuk Yuk's -- I Will Support Her With A Rubber Glove -- A Dramatic Turn Of Events -- Uh Oh -- Howie Lou's A Friend -- Another Day At The Office -- The Litmus Test -- The Five-mile Radius -- 1/2: Uh Oh, It's Worse -- Shit Happens -- Stand-up And Be Counted -- Here's The Deal -- Epilogue: Goodbye. Howie Mandel With Josh Young.