Don Rickles

Considered the world's greatest insult comic, Don Rickles was a legendary comedy giant, honorary Rat Pack member, and 'equal opportunity offender' who defied political correctness, transcended every medium, entertained, influenced and insulted generations of comedians and fans over his six-decade career. Now in the first-ever biography and in-depth portrait of Don Rickles, New York Post television editor and celebrity biographer Michael Seth Starr delivers a hilarious, moving, and long-overdue look at the real man behind the sting. Riding a wave of success that lasted more than sixty years, Don Rickles is best known as the 'insult' comic who skewered presidents, royalty, celebrities, and friends and fans alike. But there was more to 'Mr. Warmth' than a devilish ear-to-ear grin and lightning-fast put-downs. Rickles was a loving husband, an adoring father who suffered a devastating loss, and a loyal friend to the likes of Bob Newhart and Frank Sinatra. Don was also a young student at