"Gene Wilder is one of the great comic actors of the last half-century - and he is also a fascinating figure offscreen. Brian Scott Mednick has done a four-star job of capturing his life and times."
- Richard Roeper, Chicago Sun-Times

"I recommend this book highly... Gene Wilder: Funny and Sad presents a whole new perspective on the actor, and in so doing, offers the chance to appreciate his work on a whole new level of depth."
- Daniel Perez, The Jewish Voice

"A balanced and lucid look at the life and career of one of the most unlikely movie stars of the modern era."
- Joe Meyers, Connecticut Post

"An extremely entertaining and very readable bio of the actor, one which is clearly admiring but not sycophantic."
- William Schoell, Great Old Movies

"A labor of love... Mednick has recorded most everything we need to know about Wilder's life and career."
- David Luhrssen, Milwaukee Shepherd Express