Review: For $1.99: "What Do You Want, Muffin Tops Only?"
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 9, 2012
It seems that you either like this work, or you don't.  Personally, Fred Stoller's "My Seinfeld Years" is an enjoyable excursion into another's ups and downs in the entertainment field.  Told with just a touch of tongue-in-cheek, this is a personal foray into some of Stoller's moments as he has endeavored to "break into the business" over the years.  He isn't afraid to reveal his own insecurities, his own frustrations, or to make fun of himself in any situation.  All of that makes this an enjoyable journey into Stoller's life.  "My Seinfeld Years" ends a bit abruptly; so, it was sad that the book ended just as it was getting going!  I would have enjoyed more!It was surprising to learn how many other shows and movies Stoller has been in.  Never the Bride, not quite even a Bride's maid - still he remains a marvelous addition to any cast.  Stoller is "that guy!"  You know; you've seen him everywhere (in shows like "Everybody Loves Raymond," " Friends," and "Murphy Brown" just to name a few ) with his certain blank look like:  "what's happening?"  If you are a follower of TV comedy standup during the 80's and 90's,  you will recognize Stoller.  Perhaps you will recognize him from his role in the "hit,"  "Dumb and Dumber," as he gets "punched out!"  Stoller finally got his big break -- a shot a degree of stability for which he'd always dreamed -- as a staff writer on one of the biggest television shows in history: "Seinfeld."  For the "Seinfeld" fans, it is interesting to read how a script for "Seinfeld" comes together, with each of the four actors having a story line requiring approval by each of them before you could move forward with the script idea.  While Fred was working as a writer during his "Seinfeld Year," it was fascinating to get a brief look behind the television screen; it was also interesting to follow his discussion of scripts which you remember seeing on the show, which includes one developed by Stoller himself.This is a great read for any Seinfeld fan.  It is an enjoyable piece of comic autobiography, making for an enjoyable afternoon read, which is over far too quickly.  For the price of $1.99 for the Kindle addition, what do you what, muffin tops only?