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Larry David: 'I wouldn't do the book over'
7 Nov
Summary
- Larry David stated he wouldn't write his biography if he could do it again.
- The comedian prefers his private life remain unknown to the public.
- Despite reluctance, David's daughters are his greatest pride.
Biographer Blake J. Harris detailed his six-year endeavor writing "Emperor of Nothing: The Making of Larry David," revealing the comedy icon's private nature.
David initially reacted with a surprising sentiment to Harris, stating, "Yeah, if I could do it over, I wouldn't do it." He later clarified this was not a reflection on Harris's work but a deep-seated desire for his personal life to remain out of the public eye.
Harris employed a unique, "George Costanza-inspired" approach, focusing conversations on the New York Yankees rather than David's shows, which helped build rapport. This unconventional method eventually led David to grant the biographer access.
Despite his reluctance, David is portrayed as a fundamentally kind person with significant compassion, a stark contrast to his television persona. His daughters are his ultimate pride, surpassing even his monumental achievements in television comedy.
David's career, marked by co-creating "Seinfeld" and starring in "Curb Your Enthusiasm," is celebrated. However, his humility led him to question his own "book-worthiness," seeing himself as less significant than world leaders or scientists.
Ultimately, Harris found David to be a sweetheart, displaying considerable compassion. This journey underscored David's status as an unlikely, yet inspiring, American success story and a true late bloomer in the entertainment industry.
