Kiss Me Like a Stranger: My Search for Love and Art by Gene Wilder (English) Pap

Description: Kiss Me Like a Stranger by Gene Wilder Gene Wilder defined film comedy in the 1970s and 80s. But this is no traditional autobiography, rather its an intelligent, quirky, humorous account of key events that have affected him in search for love and art. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Gene Wilder defined film comedy in the 1970s and 80s. But this is no traditional autobiography, rather its an intelligent, quirky, humorous account of key events that have affected him in search for love and art. In this very personal, fascinating book, Wilder gives a great insight into the creative process on stage and screen. He discusses his experiences of working with the very best of movie talent, including Mel Brooks, Woody Allen, Sidney Poitier and Richard Pryor, and tells how he developed his own unique style from his early days at The Actors Studio with Lee Strasberg.Amongst other incidents, he describes his time in the UK, which he has great fondness for, studying at the Old Vic Theatre School in Bristol. During this period he came top of his class at fencing and doorstepped Sir John Geilgud to ask him to explain the use of iambic pentametre.Wilder also talks amusingly about his failed love life off-screen (including 4 marriages) and is candid about much darker times such as the death of his third wife, comedienne Gilda Radner, from cancer. He also reveals his own recent battle with the disease, which hes now come through, and which changed his perspective on life.This isnt a traditional celebrity tell all but an insight into the life and mind of a great comic actor who has a rare ability to write as well as he performs. Notes Subtitled, My Search For Love & Art. An intelligent, quirky and humorous account of key events that have affected the fantastic actor Gene Wilder, the man who defined film comedy in the 1970s and 80s. A fascinating compilation of stories, anecdotes and observations covering Wilders life until now, in his own words. Author Biography American stage and screen actor, director, screenwriter, author and activist Gene Wilder started his acting career at the age of 13.His long and distinguished career, which includes a nomination for an Academy Award as Best Supporting Actor for his role in cult classic The Producers as well as lead roles in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Young Frankenstein, has made him one of the most influential figures in film. Now unofficially retired from showbusiness, he lives in America. Review Funny, unusual and completely convincing. The Mail on Sunday Wilders prose is as probingly honest as his best performances. Sunday Times Like its author, it has great charm and intelligence. Daily Mail -- Critics Choice Pure Gene Wilder! Uproarishly funny and at times very moving. It made me want to go out and see every Gene Wilder movie again. Mel Brooks Long Description Gene Wilder defined film comedy in the 1970s and 80s. But this is no traditional autobiography, rather its an intelligent, quirky, humorous account of key events that have affected him in search for love and art. In this very personal, fascinating book, Wilder gives a great insight into the creative process on stage and screen. He discusses his experiences of working with the very best of movie talent, including Mel Brooks, Woody Allen, Sidney Poitier and Richard Pryor, and tells how he developed his own unique style from his early days at The Actors Studio with Lee Strasberg. Amongst other incidents, he describes his time in the UK, which he has great fondness for, studying at the Old Vic Theatre School in Bristol. During this period he came top of his class at fencing and doorstepped Sir John Geilgud to ask him to explain the use of iambic pentametre. Wilder also talks amusingly about his failed love life off-screen (including 4 marriages) and is candid about much darker times such as the death of his third wife, comedienne Gilda Radner, from cancer. He also reveals his own recent battle with the disease, which hes now come through, and which changed his perspective on life. This isnt a traditional celebrity tell all but an insight into the life and mind of a great comic actor who has a rare ability to write as well as he performs. Review Quote Funny, unusual and completely convincing.The Mail on Sunday Wilders prose is as probingly honest as his best performances.Sunday Times Like its author, it has great charm and intelligence.Daily Mail Critics Choice Pure Gene Wilder! Uproarishly funny and at times very moving. It made me want to go out and see every Gene Wilder movie again.Mel Brooks Feature * A fascinating compilation of stories, anecdotes and observations covering Wilders life until now, in his own words * Wilder will visit the UK in June to promote the book - to include Q & A sessions and book signing events * National press, radio and TV interviews guaranteed Details ISBN0007208057 Author Gene Wilder Pages 272 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Year 2006 ISBN-10 0007208057 ISBN-13 9780007208050 Format Paperback Subtitle My Search for Love and Art Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 791.43028092 Illustrations Illustrations Media Book Short Title KISS ME LIKE A STRANGER Language English Residence US Birth 1935 Imprint HarperCollins Entertainment Publication Date 2006-06-05 UK Release Date 2006-06-05 Alternative 9780007382088 Audience General AU Release Date 2006-07-30 NZ Release Date 2006-08-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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