Drama: An Actor's Education
sep 2011 · Harper Collins
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This “warm and generous” memoir is “brisk . . . packed with funny stories. . . . A buoyant, heartwarming account of coming into one’s own” (New York Times Book Review).
Award–winning actor John Lithgow presents a charming, witty, and revealing memoir about his family, his work, and his life in Drama—an intimate story of insights and inspirational reflections from one of America’s most beloved actors. Lithgow pays tribute to his father, his greatest influence, and relives his collaborations with renowned performers and directors including Mike Nichols, Bob Fosse, Liv Ullmann, Meryl Streep, and Brian De Palma. A compelling reflection on the trials, triumphs, and changes across his long career, Lithgow’s Drama illuminates the inner life of a celebrated talent, and points the way forward for anyone aspiring to greatness in their own life.
“Drama is a cut above?touching, self-aware, and beautifully written.” —People
“Anyone 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.” —Steve Martin
“Finely articulated as it is heartfelt . . . moving and candid.” —John Irving
“A great read.” —Mary Karr, New York Times bestselling author of The Liar’s Club
“Unflinching and irresistible.” —Gay Talese
“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, New York Times
“Lithgow rises to the occasion with courageous honesty and fairness.’” —Los Angeles Times
“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
Award–winning actor John Lithgow presents a charming, witty, and revealing memoir about his family, his work, and his life in Drama—an intimate story of insights and inspirational reflections from one of America’s most beloved actors. Lithgow pays tribute to his father, his greatest influence, and relives his collaborations with renowned performers and directors including Mike Nichols, Bob Fosse, Liv Ullmann, Meryl Streep, and Brian De Palma. A compelling reflection on the trials, triumphs, and changes across his long career, Lithgow’s Drama illuminates the inner life of a celebrated talent, and points the way forward for anyone aspiring to greatness in their own life.
“Drama is a cut above?touching, self-aware, and beautifully written.” —People
“Anyone 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.” —Steve Martin
“Finely articulated as it is heartfelt . . . moving and candid.” —John Irving
“A great read.” —Mary Karr, New York Times bestselling author of The Liar’s Club
“Unflinching and irresistible.” —Gay Talese
“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, New York Times
“Lithgow rises to the occasion with courageous honesty and fairness.’” —Los Angeles Times
“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
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John 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.
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