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Alec Guinness' diary, small portions of which first appeared in the Spectator in the early nineties. The volume is a delightful collection of observations, anecdotes, and reminisces that range over acting, politics, and religion.
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Alec Guinness has been a star of the theatre and film since before the war. His many triumphs include THE BRIDGE ON THE RIVER KWAI, KIND HEARTS AND CORONETS, STAR WARS and TINKER, TAILOR, SOLDIER, SPY. Now in his mid 80s, he lives with his wife in Petersfield, Hampshire.
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0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio Cassette
Cassette was in good condition, in original packaging, as described. Package arrived quickly, well wrapped. Sender emailed to confirm item had been posted.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Superbly entertaining and thought-provoking
9 Oct 1999
Format:Paperback
In this, the first of his two volumes (so far, I hope) based on his journal, the great actor Sir Alec Guinness makes writing and reading seem as effortless as his acting. His graceful, lucid prose is remarkable, as are his observations and ruminations on his life, on the craft of acting (he never lets one forget that acting is a craft with exacting standards of professionalism), on his reading, on his religious life, on the world around him, and on his family and friends. He is one of the sharpest yet kindest observers of the human comedy, and reading him is not only an unalloyed pleasure but nourishing to the mind and the heart. Readers of this book should scour used-bookstores for BLESSINGS IN DISGUISE and should also hunt down his new book A POSITIVELY FINAL APPEARANCE.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
I thoroughly enjoyed this book
19 Feb 2000
Format:Paperback
I haven't hear the audio version of Sir Alec's diary: don't need to since I can hear his voice in my head as I read. Gracious to a fault about his fellow actors, prickly about fans who invade his privacy (whether spying him at a museum or appearing in the back garden), exasperated at the Star Wars fame, he is a truly eccentric Englishman and proud of it. I love it when he admits he probably went on and on while telling a story; a common fault of the loquacious and the aging. Pokes fun at himself and endears himself all the more. Delightful.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
The man behind the Sir
5 July 1998
Format:Audio Cassette
"My Name Escapes Me" is one of those audiobooks you want to spend an undisturbed evening with, curled up in your most comfortable armchair, armed with a pot of tea. I can't say what I expected when I bought this tape, but definately not "meeting" Alec Guinness on such a personal level. His gentle humor charmed me within the first minutes of listening, and his out-look on life itself is something you don't want to miss. You suffer with him upon the loss of another friend but moments later can join him in celebrating life and whatever it has to offer. You like Alec Guinness - this tape is a must.
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