Name: Untitled Winkler Memoir Fall 2023
ISBN: 9781250888099

Henry Winkler

A forthcoming memoir published by Celadon Books.

Untitled Winkler Memoir Fall 2023

Greg Talbot

At the Chicago Humanties festival earlier this month, I had the great pleasure of seeing Mr. Winkler's charm in action. During the Q&amp;A session, he answered a question to a little girl, how best to deal witht the cowardly bullies. The ones who talk behind your back. Winkler stood up, kept his connection with the girl, and told her exactly what was going on. These bullies hate themselves , he told her. The best thing you can do is to love yourself. These people will be long gone from your life in a few years at most. Those are not the cool words of the Fonz, or the dafty self-important Gene Cousineau. It was from the exposed heart of the kind, generous, self-deprecating, but endlessly charming Henry Winkler. I strongly recommend reading this. Winkler excels as a story teller. His challenges with reading and confidence make this such a powerful antidote to the celeb self-centered money grab bios. He has a lot of love and generosity to share, and some really rich antidotes abou the hard truths of hollywood. Sometimes it's the edges of the stories that were most riveting. His endless fascination with others. Helping to foster community in the theatrical ensembles. His partnership to his wife, and the momentus achievements across four and half decades. He's the glue. And he doesn't hide his insecurities or self-imposed limitations. There is a friend here, and a passionate actor. One of the great justices of Winkler's biography is a chance to throw away the albatross for good. We all love Fonzi. He looms larger than the 50s culture itself, and we thank him for it. But his work with Barry or Curb Your Enthusiasm has given him new confidence. Like most actors, we live to feel , express and be weave in the fabric of our community. Emmys and accolades are nice, but what's it worth just beeing a pretty face with a shiny statue. Across his life, Winkler has exempelified what a great actor can be. Endlessly pursuing work, being present to the moment, giving what he can, open to what he can, and always utterly fascinated. Also shoutouts to his kind words to Adam Sandler - another misunderstood soul by many, including mama.

Untitled Winkler Memoir Fall 2023

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