Entrances and Exits by Michael Richards

As seen on The Today Show, The View, and Jesse Watters, the man who brought the kavorka to the Seinfeld show through one of the most remarkable and beloved television characters ever invented, Kramer, shares the extraordinary life of a comedy genius—the way he came into himself as an artist, the ups and downs as a human being, the road he has traveled in search of understanding.

“The hair, so essential, symbolizes the irrational that was and is and always will be the underlying feature not only of Kramer but of comedy itself. This seemingly senseless spirit has been coursing through me since childhood. I’ve been under its almighty influence since the day I came into this world. I felt it all within myself, especially the physical comedy, the body movements, so freakish and undignified, where I bumped into things, knocked stuff down, messed up situations, and often ended up on my ass.

“This book is a hymn to the irrational, the senseless spirit that breaks the whole into pieces, a reflection on the seemingly absurd difficulties that intrude upon us all. It’s Harpo Marx turning us about, shaking up my plans, throwing me for a loop. Upset and turmoil is with us all the time. It’s at the basis of comedy. It’s the pratfall we all take. It’s the unavoidable mistake we didn’t expect. It’s everywhere I go. It’s in the way that I am, both light and dark, good and not-so-good. It’s my life.”

In this heartfelt memoir, readers are invited to explore the life and mind of the man behind Kramer. Through candid reflections and humorous anecdotes, he unveils the essence of his comedic genius and the personal journey that shaped his iconic character. The book offers a glimpse into the artistry of physical comedy and the chaotic yet profound nature of humor. With a blend of wit and introspection, he presents a narrative that celebrates the irrational and the beauty of life’s unpredictable moments.