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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. If you have ever seen 'Inside the Actor's Studio,' you know that James Lipton, the host, loves language and delving deep into the psyche. I was wondering how this would translate into book form, and was happily pleased that the book was written exactly as he speaks, with a style that is uniquely his. This book is part biography and part behind-the-scenes reports of his hundreds of interviews on the program. I was surprised to discover that Lipton was born and raised in Detroit, and went to Wayne State University before moving to New York. For those who are interested in acting and 'the process,' or simply want to read an interesting local biography, I recommend this book. no reviews | add a review
Each week Inside the Actors Studio takes the unique insights and intimate revelations of its celebrated guests into 84 million homes on the Bravo network and 125 countries. In this book, host Lipton presents the wit, wisdom and candor of a galaxy of stars. With the same candor he demands of his guests, Lipton reveals a life that began under the tutelage of a poet, his father, and a teacher, his mother; continued in the orbit of three theatrical giants, Stella Adler, Harold Clurman and Robert Lewis; and, as writer and producer, took him to the White House with two presidents, the Great Wall of China with Bob Hope, and a wild flight at the controls of an Alaskan bush plane.--From publisher description. No library descriptions found. |
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It was a bit slow to get into, and i finally understood his reputation for pomposity. That soon vanished though, and though it is a long book it gets more and more interesting. I had heard a bit of his experiences as a mec, sort of like a pimp but more respectful of the woman. He also knew some fascinating personalities, including Bob Hope, for whom he produced 12 specials. Then, of course, the last part of the book talks about the wonderful interviews done on the show and some of the highlights. I defy anyone to read about Chris Reeve's interview without crying, and marveling at the great gift of openness and vulnerability given not just by Reeves but all the guests.
Marvelous! Mr. Lipton, take a well-deserved bow. ( )