In his newly released autobiography, Seinfeld star Michael Richards opens up about his battle with prostate cancer. Richards participated in a rare TV interview with Hoda Kotb to discuss the memoir.
After a racist rant in 2006 where he used a racial slur toward Black people, Richards, famous for his role as Kramer on the sitcom Seinfeld, retreated from the spotlight, expressing regret for his actions. This incident prompted him to take a hiatus from show business.
Feeling uneasy about his success as Kramer, Richards turned down opportunities and questioned his abilities, highlighting a period of introspection and personal growth.
The actor has been in therapy since the incident to address his insecurities and the internal damage caused by the incident. He claims to have made amends and forgiven himself, hoping for understanding of his humanity and journey toward self-improvement.
Richards and Jerry Seinfeld remain friends, as evidenced by Seinfeld supporting Richards and signing his memoir. Richards has also been seen supporting a friend's comedy film, showing continued involvement outside the limelight.
The comic admits to making other mistakes at different comedy clubs, such as an embarrassing incident involving a woman's purse and spilled medication. He claims to have less anger in him now, although he still feels some anger, and believes he has done enough to make amends and move forward from the incident.
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