Howie Mandel talks about his kids

Little Monsters actor Howie Mandel, 50, spoke to Parade Magazine about his life and his children. "I had a very stable and idyllic upbringing. I lost my father when he was 63, but my mother is still alive, and I talk to her every day. I’m close to my brother, and I talk to him every day too. I’ve been married for 27 years, and I have three great children." Mandel and wife Terry have daughters Jackie, 21, and Riley, 14, and son Alex, 17. What has he taught to his children? "What I try to teach my kids, is that life isn’t about making money or getting famous. If you’re doing something you look forward to and it’s fun, then you’ve made it. I happen to be lucky that way. The things that I look forward to and the things that I do for a living are one and the same."

Source: Parade Magazine

Thanks to CBB reader Mary Beth.

Comments

I love him and I am so glad he is on tv again. He is the best part of DOND.

- M on October 31st, 2006

That is great advice and is how I was raised. My parents urged me to do well in school but always told me my happiness came first and I could be whatever I wanted. I plan to raise my son the same way, he does not have to be famous or rich, just happy. Life could end at any minute- ambition is wonderful but stress is not worth it.

- Kori on October 31st, 2006

Finally, someone else remembers Little Monsters!

Does anybody remember the cartoon Bobby’s World? Howie was the voice of Bobby and the dad. The reason I ask is, I always wondered if it was based on his real-life family.

- Naughty Cal on October 31st, 2006

It is nice to see a longstanding and stable marriage in Hollywood. I really respect that about him.

- Karen on November 2nd, 2006