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OverviewIn this riveting personal history, John Lithgow shares a backstage view of the life and career that took place before he became a nationally known star. Above all, Lithgow's memoir is a tribute to his father, Arthur, who brought theater to John's boyhood. From bedtime stories to Arthur's illustrious productions, performance and storytelling were cherished parts of family life. Drama tells of the Lithgows' countless moves between Arthur's gigs and details a young actor's introduction to the undeniable power of theater. As Lithgow relives his storied career, he cuts to the heart of why actors are driven to perform, and why people are driven to watch them do it. But he also chronicles the harrowing moments of his past, reflecting on mistakes large and small and the love of a father who set him on the road to a life onstage. Funny, affecting, and thoroughly engrossing, Drama pulls back the curtain on the making of one of our most beloved actors. Full Product DetailsAuthor: John LithgowPublisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc Imprint: HarperCollins Edition: Harperluxe ed. Dimensions: Width: 15.30cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 22.70cm Weight: 0.492kg ISBN: 9780062088741ISBN 10: 0062088742 Pages: 448 Publication Date: 27 September 2011 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Stock Indefinitely Availability: In Print  Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsReviewsAnyone interested in an actor's life--especially backstage--will find this book enlightening. -- USA Today A memoir as finely crafted as one of Lithgow's performances. Lithgow tells of transgressions, indiscretions, and a tabloid-worthy affair that my PR people could only have wished for. An exciting and revealing book, and what's more, it's about ACTING! --Steve Martin John Lithgow's memoir, Drama, reminded me that the world is indeed all a stage and that professionals have some great ideas about how to perform on it. --Drew Gilpin Faust, The Wall Street Journal Drama recounts in graceful, considered prose a life that after a few wrong turns is now happier and more well adjusted than most. ---Charles McGrath, The New York Times Author InformationJohn Lithgow is an award-winning actor who has starred on stage, film, and television. A New York Times bestselling author of eight books for children, he lives in New York and Los Angeles. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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