This тАЬwarm and generousтАЭ memoir is тАЬbrisk . . . packed with funny stories. . . . A buoyant, heartwarming account of coming into oneтАЩs ownтАЭ (New York Times Book Review).
AwardтАУwinning actor John Lithgow presents a charming, witty, and revealing memoir about his family, his work, and his life in DramaтАФan intimate story of insights and inspirational reflections from one of AmericaтАЩs most beloved actors. Lithgow pays tribute to his father, his greatest influence, and relives his collaborations with renowned performers and directors including Mike Nichols, Bob Fosse, Liv Ullmann, Meryl Streep, and Brian De Palma. A compelling reflection on the trials, triumphs, and changes across his long career, LithgowтАЩs Drama illuminates the inner life of a celebrated talent, and points the way forward for anyone aspiring to greatness in their own life.
тАЬDrama is a cut above?touching, self-aware, and beautifully written.тАЭ тАФPeople
тАЬAnyone interested in an actorтАЩs life?especially backstage?will find this book enlightening.тАЭ тАФUSA Today
тАЬA memoir as finely crafted as one of LithgowтАЩs performances.тАЭ тАФSteve Martin
тАЬFinely articulated as it is heartfelt . . . moving and candid.тАЭ тАФJohn Irving
тАЬA great read.тАЭ тАФMary Karr, New York Times bestselling author of The LiarтАЩs Club
тАЬUnflinching and irresistible.тАЭ тАФGay Talese
тАЬDrama recounts in graceful, considered prose a life that after a few wrong turns is now happier and more well-adjusted than most.тАЭ тАФCharles McGrath, New York Times
тАЬLithgow rises to the occasion with courageous honesty and fairness.тАЩтАЭ тАФLos Angeles Times
тАЬJohn LithgowтАЩs memoir, Drama, reminded me that the world is indeed all a stage and that professionals have some great ideas about how to perform on it.тАЭ тАФDrew Gilpin Faust, The Wall Street Journal