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Always look on the bright side of life : a sortabiography / by Idle, Eric,author.;
"From the ingenious comic performer, founding member of Monty Python, and creator of Spamalot, comes an absurdly funny memoir of unparalleled wit and heartfelt candor"--
Subjects: Autobiographies.; Biographies.; Idle, Eric.; Comedians; Motion picture actors and actresses;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Don't look back, you'll trip over : my guide to life / by Caine, Michael,interviewee.; D'Ancona, Matthew,1968-interviewer.;
Includes discographies and filmography.The Hollywood screen legend brings his wit, insight, entertaining stories and wisdom to answer questions about every aspect of his long life--inspiring us all to Be More Michael Caine. "I'm always asked questions--by fans, by other actors and friends, by my grandchildren. They want to know how I've lasted so long, how I handle fame, why I chose to do some of my films, which films and actors I like best and so forth." They also want to know what makes me tick, what makes me get up in the morning in my 90s, and whether I'll ever retire. (The answer to that one is "No!") Over a long life, I've learnt a lot and had the opportunity to reflect. I've seen a new generation grow up, among them my own grandchildren, facing the world with all its challenges and problems. I hope they'll find Don't Look Back, You'll Trip Over: My Guide to Life helps them to be optimistic--and shows that anyone can blow the bloody doors off. An iconic book, from one of our best-loved actors: this is Michael Caine at his very best.
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Interviews.; Personal narratives.; Caine, Michael.; Caine, Michael; Motion picture actors and actresses; Motion picture actors and actresses; Self-actualization (Psychology);
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House fires / by Franta, Connor,1992-author.;
Writing about confusion and clarity, loneliness and whirlwind romances, despair and elation - and everything in between - Connor Franta invites readers into the intimacy of his mind. 'House Fires' magnifies Franta's emotional warfare with his past, the daze of wandering through modern times in search of purpose, and the electricity flying from tomorrows potential. From the author of 'A Work in Progress' and 'Note to Self'.
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Franta, Connor, 1992-; Actors; Philanthropists; Businesspeople;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Mona acts out : a novel / by Berlinski, Mischa,1973-author.;
Celebrated stage actress Mona Zahid wakes up on Thanksgiving morning to the clamor of guests packed into her Manhattan apartment and to a wave of dread: her in-laws are lurking on the other side of the bedroom door; she's still fighting with her husband; and in just a few weeks she will begin rehearsals as Shakespeare's Cleopatra, the hardest role in theater. In an impulsive burst, Mona bounds out the door with the family dog in tow ("I forgot the parsley!" is her lame excuse) to find her estranged mentor, Milton Katz, who was recently forced out of the legendary theater company he founded amid accusations of sexual misconduct. Mona's escape turns into an overnight adventure that brings her face-to-face with her past, with her creative power and its limitations, and ultimately, with all the people she has ever loved. Beguilingly approachable and intricately constructed, at once funny and sad and wise, Mona Acts Out is a novel about acting and telling the truth, about how we play roles to get through our days, and how the great roles teach us how to live.
Subjects: Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Actresses; Families; Self-actualization (Psychology); Shakespearean actors and actresses; Theater;
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The girl in white gloves : a novel of Grace Kelly / by Maher, Kerri,author.;
"Some women make headlines; an icon defies them. A vivid reimagining of the exhilarating and sensationalized life of Princess Grace of Monaco from the acclaimed author of The Kennedy Debutante. Hungry for her art and hopeful for the future, young Grace Kelly has the world at her feet. MGM's rising queen is poised to win the Oscar, but she chafes at the studio's increasing restrictions on her life. When an unexpected friendship develops between her and Prince Rainier of Monaco, she faces the tempting possibility of a new role--one that offers the power and stability she craves. But life isn't like the movies. Twenty years into her crumbling marriage, Grace finds herself frustrated and disillusioned. Conflicted by notions of family, career, and the very nature of womanhood--notions Grace herself shaped for a generation of women--the world's loneliest princess searches for purpose beyond the labels and headlines. A Hollywood darling, a fairy-tale princess, and a wife starved for autonomy, Grace Kelly is a woman divided. And though she is confined by public perception and societal conventions, one thing is certain--she will never bow to them"--
Subjects: Biographical fiction.; Historical fiction.; Grace, Princess of Monaco, 1929-1982; Motion picture actors and actresses;
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No one was supposed to die at this wedding : a novel / by Mack, Catherine,author.;
"The second in a witty, USA Today bestselling series following author Eleanor Dash as she goes from wedding guest to murder mystery investigator at her best friend's wedding on Catalina Island. Attending your best friend's wedding should be a piece of (wedding) cake, but not for Eleanor Dash, bestselling author of the Vacation Mysteries series. Because murder seems to follow her every time she goes on vacation and is definitely her uninvited plus-one to the special occasion. Emma Wood, Eleanor's best friend since childhood, is starring in the movie adaptation of When in Rome, Eleanor's first novel. Emma is also marrying Fred Winters, a major movie star and Emma's co-star, who just happens to be playing Connor Smith, Eleanor's ex and leading man of the series. Filming wraps and they invite the whole cast and crew to their wedding at nearby Catalina Island. There may be a storm headed their way -- because of course there is -- but nothing will stop their nuptials ... that is until Emma receives a note that says "Someone is going to die at the wedding." Eleanor is a professional at this point, and she'll do everything she can to uncover the murderer so true love can prevail ... before it's too late for her and the rest of the storm-trapped wedding party"--
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Novels.; Actors and actresses; Destination weddings; Islands; Murder; Weddings;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Being Henry : the Fonz ... and beyond / by Winkler, Henry,1945-author.; Kaplan, James,1951-author.;
"From Emmy-award winning actor, author, comedian, producer, and director Henry Winkler, a deeply thoughtful memoir of the lifelong effects of stardom and the struggle to become whole. Henry Winkler, launched into prominence as "The Fonz" in the beloved Happy Days, has transcended the role that made him who he is. Brilliant, funny, and widely-regarded as the nicest man in Hollywood (though he would be the first to tell you that it's simply not the case, he's really just grateful to be here), Henry shares in this achingly vulnerable memoir the disheartening truth of his childhood, the difficulties of a life with severe dyslexia, the pressures of a role that takes on a life of its own, and the path forward once your wildest dream seems behind you. Since the glorious era of Happy Days fame, Henry has endeared himself to a new generation with roles in such adored shows as Arrested Development, Parks and Recreation, and Barry, where he's been revealed as an actor with immense depth and pathos, a departure from the period of his life when he was so distinctly typecast as The Fonz, he could hardly find work. Filled with profound heart, charm, and self-deprecating humor, Being Henry is a memoir about so much more than a life in Hollywood and the curse of stardom. It is a meaningful testament to the power of sharing truth and kindness and of finding fulfillment within yourself"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Winkler, Henry, 1945-; Television actors and actresses;
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Gridlocked [videorecording] / by Hackman, Cody,actor.; Lang, Stephen,1952-actor.; Purcell, Dominic,1970-actor.; Stratus, Trish,1975-actor.; Ungar, Allan,film director.; Mongrel Media,publisher.;
Dominic Purcell, Cody Hackman, Stephen Lang, Trish Stratus, Danny Glover, Vinnie Jones, Saul Rubinek.Former SWAT leader David Hendrix and hard-partying movie star Brody Walker must cut their ride-along short when their police training facility is attacked by a team of mercenaries.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.DVD, widescreen presentation; NTSC.
Subjects: Action and adventure films.; Combat; Mercenary troops; Motion picture actors and actresses; Police training;
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When the balls drop : how I learned to get real and embrace life's second half / by Garrett, Brad,1960-;
"An honest look at life's second half from Everybody Loves Raymond TV sitcom star and comic Brad Garrett"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Garrett, Brad, 1960-; Comedians; Television actors and actresses;
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Home work [sound recording] : a memoir of my Hollywood years / by Andrews, Julie,author,narrator.; Hamilton, Emma Walton,author.; Hachette Audio (Firm),publisher.;
Read by the author.In this follow-up to her memoir, 'Home', Julie Andrews shares reflections on her astonishing career, including such classics as 'Mary Poppins', 'The Sound of Music', and 'Victor/Victoria'. Co-written with her daughter, Emma Walton Hamilton, and told with Andrews' trademark charm and candour, 'Home Work' takes us on a rare and intimate journey into an extraordinary life that is funny, heartrending, and inspiring.
Subjects: Autobiographies.; Biographies.; Audiobooks.; Andrews, Julie.; Motion picture actors and actresses; Singers;
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