My Life with Dad: Harold Ramis and Me

My father, Harold Ramis, was a brilliant comedian, writer, and director. He was also a loving and supportive father. I was lucky to have him in my life for 69 years.

My father was born in Chicago in 1944. He grew up in a Jewish family and attended Senn High School. He was a talented student and athlete, and he played on the school's basketball team. After graduating from high school, my father attended Washington University in St. Louis. He majored in English and philosophy, and he was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society.

In 1966, my father moved to New York City to pursue a career in comedy. He joined The Second City, a legendary improvisational comedy troupe. He quickly became one of the troupe's most popular performers, and he helped to write and perform some of their most famous sketches.

Ghostbuster's Daughter: Life with My Dad, Harold Ramis

by Violet Ramis Stiel

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In 1978, my father wrote and directed his first film, Caddyshack. The film was a critical and commercial success, and it helped to launch my father's career as a filmmaker. He went on to direct a number of other successful films, including Groundhog Day, Ghostbusters, and Analyze This.

My father was a gifted storyteller. He had a unique ability to find the humor in everyday life. He was also a master of satire, and he used his comedy to skewer the absurdities of modern life.

My father was a loving and supportive father. He was always there for me, no matter what. He was my biggest fan, and he always believed in me.

My father passed away in 2014. I miss him every day. But I am so grateful for the time I had with him. He was a great man, and he made the world a better place.

Here are some of my favorite memories of my father:

• When I was a little girl, my father would take me to the movies every week. We would see all kinds of movies, from comedies to dramas to musicals. I loved spending time with my father at the movies.

• My father was a big fan of sports. He loved to watch the Cubs, the Bulls, and the Blackhawks. I remember going to games with my father and cheering on our favorite teams.

• My father was a great cook. He loved to make Italian food, and he would often cook dinner for our family. I remember sitting around the dinner table with my father and my siblings, laughing and talking about our day.

• My father was a generous man. He was always willing to help others, and he donated to many charities. I remember my father taking me to volunteer at a homeless shelter. He taught me the importance of giving back to the community.

My father was a complex man. He was funny, intelligent, and compassionate. He was also a perfectionist, and he could be demanding at times. But he always had my best interests at heart.

I am so grateful for the time I had with my father. He was a great man, and he made the world a better place.

If you are interested in learning more about my father, I recommend reading his autobiography, Ghostbuster: My Life in Hollywood. It is a funny, heartwarming, and inspiring book.

Thank you for reading.

Ghostbuster's Daughter: Life with My Dad, Harold Ramis

by Violet Ramis Stiel

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	86506 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	384 pages

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