Confessions of an Actor: Laurence Olivier an Autobiography (Hardcover)

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 348 pages
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster; 1st Edition. edition (May 1985)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0671417010
• ISBN-13: 978-0671417017
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.9 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #158,702 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars born for Shakespeare..., May 24, 2007

By	Kerry O. Burns - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

some men are born for greatness..others aspire to it. Laurence Olivier was a man born for the stage and for Shakespeare. He found his fame through the Bard's plays, speaking the words as if as naturally as he were thinking them at the moment. This beautiful book takes you inside his world of make believe and never talks down to you but you see the world as he sees it. He did it with grace, elegance and a touch of class. He writes of his life long friendship with Ralph Richardson, John Gielgud and other notable stars. Read this book, then watch some of his finest films, "Wuthering Heights", "King Lear", "Richard III", "Marathon Man", "Spartacus", "The Entertainer", "49th Parallet". Truly one of generations legendary actors.

"I don't know what is better than the work that is given to the actor -- to teach the human heart the knowledge of itself." [January 1970]

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Prequel To "On Acting." The Master Shares Details Of The Man Behind The Actor., April 6, 2006

By	HAMLET - See all my reviews

Sir Laurence Olivier imparts to us the intimate details of his personal life, before he became the great Shakespearean actor we all know so damn well. He shares his reflections on what he did in his life and what he regrets. No one could do this with more grace and humor than the Master Of The Bard. Rated PG for thematic elements and some language.

5 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A LEGEND, February 27, 2005

By	Danna S. Crawford "[e-mail]" (Ocala FL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Fantastic information in this book full of Wisdom. Interesting to hear about his struggles and his adventures. He also appreciated his friends. God Bless this Great Actor!!