Robert B. Weide

About the Author

Robert B. Weide is an acclaimed writer, director, and producer whose multifaceted career spans film, television, and literature, blending sharp wit with incisive cultural commentary. Born in 1953 in Los Angeles, Weide honed his storytelling craft through early influences in comedy and satire, eventually earning an Emmy for his work on Curb Your Enthusiasm, where he served as a writer and producer alongside Larry David. His debut book, How To Lose Friends & Alienate People, a memoir chronicling his misadventures in the cutthroat world of New York publishing, captures the absurdities of ambition and social faux pas with self-deprecating humor. Weide's explorations of human folly and the entertainment industry have resonated with readers and viewers alike, establishing him as a keen observer of modern life's eccentricities.