
Drama
An Actor's Education
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John Lithgow
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By:
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John Lithgow
In this riveting and surprising personal history, John Lithgow shares a backstage view of his own struggle, crisis, and discovery, revealing the early life and career that took place out of the public eye.
Above all Lithgow’s memoir is a tribute to his most important influence: his father, Arthur Lithgow, who, as an actor, director, producer, and great lover of Shakespeare, brought theater to John’s boyhood. From bedtime stories to Arthur’s illustrious productions, performance and storytelling were constant and cherished parts of family life. Drama details with poignancy and sharp recollection the moments that introduced a budding young actor to the undeniable power of theater.
Before Lithgow gained fame with films like The World According to Garp and television shows like 3rd Rock from the Sun, his early years were full of scenes both hilarious and bittersweet. His ruminations on the nature of theater, film acting, and storytelling cut to the heart of why actors are driven to perform, and why people are driven to watch them do it.
Lithgow chronicles the harrowing moments of his past, reflecting with moving candor on friends made and lost, mistakes large and small, and the powerful love of a father who set him on the road to a life onstage. Illuminating, funny, affecting, and thoroughly engrossing, Drama raises the curtain on the making of one of our most beloved actors.
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Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?
I would not recommend this book to anyone outside of John Lithgow's immediate family.What was most disappointing about John Lithgow’s story?
He is so pleased with himself but has very little to say about "an actor's education."Me, me, me
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Excellent Writer, Excellent Narrator
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Loved it
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Story. Quality of presentation.
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Would you listen to Drama again? Why?
Yes, wonderful story.Who was your favorite character and why?
John.What does John Lithgow bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
His voice is amazing, he brings the story to life.Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes, I fInished as fast as I could.Great
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Would you consider the audio edition of Drama to be better than the print version?
John Lithgow is peerless in his ability to tell a tale. Hearing him is a treat.Which scene was your favorite?
Lithgow tells great stories of "brushes with fame" in his youth and encounters with theater greats. Even when he is not "telling all," he is compelling and reads so well.Any additional comments?
To my mind, this was the perfect audiobook--great stories told by the ultimate perfomer.John Lithgow is the consummate dramatist
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Surprising, Insightful, Honest
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Would you listen to Drama again? Why?
Yes.What was one of the most memorable moments of Drama?
Life at McCarterWhat about John Lithgow’s performance did you like?
The only way to experience the story.Any additional comments?
I want my family to hear it.Another outstanding performance by Lithgow
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