Charles Grodin is an American actor, comedian, author, playwright, radio commentator, and former TV talk show host. He is a recipient of the William Kuntsler Award for Racial Justice and has been honored by Habitat for Humanity for his humanitarian efforts on behalf of the homeless. he is best known for his starring roles in "The Heartbreak Kid," "Midnight Run," and the "Beethoven" movies, among dozens of others. He has written seven books including the bestseller "It Would Be so Nice if You Weren't Here." Charles Grodin was a commentator for 60 Minutes II and is currently a commentator for CBS News. He also writes a weekly op-ed column for the New York Daily news website. Praise for his "How I Got To Be Whoever It Is That I am." "I Love this book" Regis Philbin. "His funniest!" Alan Aldo "Devastatingly funny!" Gov Mario Cuomo. "Funny, brilliant!" Henry Schleiff. "You'll laugh hysterically." Mary Steenburgen. This is his 8th book.