The Rest of the Story: A Life Completed
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| Rating | : | 4.59 (523 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1557838283 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 184 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-10-27 |
| Language | : | English |
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David Saint collaborated with Arthur Laurents at the George Street Playhouse, where he is artistic director. About the Author Arthur Laurents (1917-2011) was a playwright, screenwriter, and director. . He is the author of The Way We Were, Mainly on Directing, and Original Story By. He was nominated for six Tony Awards and won two
"A Life Completed--And What a Life!" according to Pageturner in NYC. This follow-up to his original memoir, 2000's ORIGINAL STORY BY, is framed around the idea of change. He updates his memoir but he also looks back and sees how he's changed during the decade since he published his epic biography. He wrote the last page of this volume several days before he died in 2011 at the age of 9A Life Completed--And What a Life! This follow-up to his original memoir, 2000's ORIGINAL STORY BY, is framed around the idea of change. He updates his memoir but he also looks back and sees how he's changed during the decade since he published his epic biography. He wrote the last page of this volume several days before he died in 2011 at the age of 93.Looki. .Looki. Contrition, Malediction and Valediction AndrewCF Arthur Laurents' bio, Original Story By, was acerbic, funny, insightful and honestly told, although there is no doubt as to the subjectivity of the author. Laurents had a legendary career in the theater, and certainly a more successful one than in the movies. At times he was star-struck, but his awe never got the better of h. Digby said Well Done!. I downloaded this book the same day as I finished the hard cover version of AL's first memoir. Both books are well written and a must for all show biz fans. The "Well Done!" according to Digby. I downloaded this book the same day as I finished the hard cover version of AL's first memoir. Both books are well written and a must for all show biz fans. The 2nd book is VERY moving as much of it deals with the loss of his partner Tom after 52 years.. nd book is VERY moving as much of it deals with the loss of his partner Tom after 5"Well Done!" according to Digby. I downloaded this book the same day as I finished the hard cover version of AL's first memoir. Both books are well written and a must for all show biz fans. The 2nd book is VERY moving as much of it deals with the loss of his partner Tom after 52 years.. years.
He also garnered impressive credits as a screenwriter (The Way We Were) and stage director (La Cage aux Folles). Laurents passed away early in 2011 but not before writing The Rest of the Story, in which he revealed all that had happened in his life since Original Story By, filled with the wisdom he gained in growing older and a new perspective brought on by Laurents' experience of deep personal loss, including the death of his longtime companion, Tom Hatcher. Such a varied professional life makes for absorbing reading, as unleashed in his lively 2000 autobiography, Original Story By. Laurents' style remains engrossing and brutally honest. The book ends with a loving and insightful coda by Laurent's good friend and the editor of this book, David Saint.. He remained committed to his artistic vision to the very end, as captured in the epilogue, which he completed only days before his death. Best known for the hit musicals We
He is the author of The Way We Were, Mainly on Directing, and Original Story By. . Arthur Laurents (1917-2011) was a playwright, screenwriter, and director. David Saint collaborated with Arthur Laurents at the George Street Playhouse, where he is artistic director. He was nominated for six Tony Awards and won two