“I remember nothing of this, no ambulance rides, nothing. Nothing between switching out the bedside lamp and the sudden indignity of rebirth: the slaps, the brightness, the tubing, the speed, the urgent insistence that I be choked back into breathing life. I have felt so sorry for babies ever since.”
In this candid and often hilarious account, the author shares his journey from a small town in the Midwest to the bustling streets of New York City, where he navigates the challenges of life as a young actor. The book offers a glimpse into the author's personal life, his struggles with identity and self-worth, and his quest for success in the competitive world of theater. more
Stephen Fry is a British comedian, writer, actor, and broadcaster, known for his unique sense of humor and intelligence. He is one of the iconic figures in the British comedy scene. Born on August 24, 1957, Fry has been active in television and radio since the 1980s, gaining widespread popularity for his roles in comedy shows like 'Blackadder' and 'Jeeves and Wooster'. He has also appeared in numerous television series, films, and stage plays. more
“Hold the newsreader's nose squarely, waiter, or friendly milk will countermand my trousers.”
“By the end of high school I was not of course an educated man, but I knew how to try to become one”
“My main recollection is of the work I had to do in order to eat”
“Gertrude Stein was masterly in making nothing happen very slowly”