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I Was Better Last Night: A Memoir by Fierstein, Harvey
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- ISBN
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- Book Title
- I Was Better Last Night : a Memoir
- Item Length
- 9.6in
- Publisher
- Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
- Publication Year
- 2022
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1.4in
- Genre
- Biography & Autobiography, Performing Arts
- Topic
- Theater / General, Lgbt, Literary, Entertainment & Performing Arts
- Item Width
- 6.7in
- Item Weight
- 27.2 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 400 Pages
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NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER - A poignant and hilarious memoir from the cultural icon, gay rights activist, and four-time Tony Award-winning actor and playwright, revealing never-before-told stories of his personal struggles and conflict, of sex and romance, and of his fabled career Harvey Fierstein's legendary career has transported him from community theater in Brooklyn, to the lights of Broadway, to the absurd excesses of Hollywood and back. He's received accolades and awards for acting in and/or writing an incredible string of hit plays, films, and TV shows: Hairspray, Fiddler on the Roof, Mrs. Doubtfire, Independence Day, Cheers, La Cage Aux Folles, Torch Song Trilogy, Newsies, and Kinky Boots . While he has never shied away from the spotlight, Mr. Fierstein says that even those closest to him have never heard most of the tales--of personal struggles and conflict, of sex and romance, of his fabled career--revealed in these wildly entertaining pages. I Was Better Last Night bares the inner life of this eccentric nonconforming child from his roots in 1952 Brooklyn, to the experimental worlds of Andy Warhol and the Theatre of the Ridiculous, to the gay rights movements of the seventies and the tumultuous AIDS crisis of the eighties, through decades of addiction, despair, and ultimate triumph. Mr. Fierstein's candid recollections provide a rich window into downtown New York City life, gay culture, and the evolution of theater (of which he has been a defining figure), as well as a moving account of his family's journey of acceptance. I Was Better Last Night is filled with wisdom gained, mistakes made, and stories that come together to describe an astonishingly colorful and meaningful life. Lucky for us all, his unique and recognizable voice is as engaging, outrageously funny, and vulnerable on the page.
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Publisher
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0593320522
ISBN-13
9780593320525
eBay Product ID (ePID)
10050079453
Product Key Features
Book Title
I Was Better Last Night : a Memoir
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Theater / General, Lgbt, Literary, Entertainment & Performing Arts
Publication Year
2022
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Performing Arts
Number of Pages
400 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9.6in
Item Height
1.4in
Item Width
6.7in
Item Weight
27.2 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Ps3556.I4213z46 2022
Reviews
"I love this book. Harvey Fierstein turns a phrase into a novel and the personal into the universal. The day for this book has come." --Gloria Steinem "Harvey's book is a perfect reflection of him; full of heart, chutzpah, great stories, and tons of belly laughs. And wigs." --Andy Cohen "Harvey is the king and queen of Broadway. He can take you on a journey with his words and he is hysterical." --Henry Winkler "I am in awe of Harvey's theatrical history. From being among the vanguard of New York's Experimental Theatre, through Warhol, to Broadway musicals. Who can touch that? His memoir is extraordinary, and he is in a class by himself." --Patti LuPone "This is a beautiful memoir - full of humor and heart - I read it in 2 days - smiling laughing and wiping away tears - don't miss this book - a great read from a wonderful man - I love Harvey Firestein." -- Rosie O'Donnell "Harvey Fierstein is a true American original who has blazed his own trail through popular culture for half-a-century. His memoir is every bit as witty and brave and big-hearted as the man himself." --Armistead Maupin "Fierstein... looks back on his show-biz travails and the struggle for gay rights in this raucous debut memoir. He recaps his parts in theater, movies, and TV...as well as lurid episodes from New York's gay demimonde of the 1970s and '80s, and a bout with alcoholism that ended with a suicide attempt. Readers will appreciate his blunt takes on anti-gay discrimination in matters small and large...Defined by a campy yet bittersweet comic sensibility, Fierstein's vivid writing about the pratfalls, exhilaration, and painstaking craft of a life in theater beguiles." -- Publishers Weekly "The actor and playwright looks back on his pioneering path...this personal history movingly charts the author's journey as a playwright and actor. Not content to revel in the success of his most famous roles on Broadway, Fierstein also gives insightful, unflinching glimpses into his artistic development and creative process. Among the strongest sections are the author's revelations about the evolution of his beloved Torch Song Trilogy, "proof of [the LGBTQ+ community's] struggle and a road map for how we got here." Fierstein is a pleasant guide throughout, glossing over his role in countless firsts--"first openly gay actor to play an openly gay lead in a Broadway show" and "first openly gay actor to play an openly gay role on a sitcom"--as he shares his personal, professional, and creative highs and lows. The author is particularly strong when he writes about his feelings of abandonment during the AIDS crisis of the early 1980s. In stark yet passionate sections, he evokes the fear as well as the deep kinship that arose in his community during this time, though he is unsparing in many of his assessments...Despite Fierstein's somberness when appropriate, he also excels at showcasing his quick wit. Interspersed with his creative and artistic journeys are hilarious stories of his encounters with celebrities...It all adds up to an encapsulation of Fierstein's philosophy that there is "no such thing as having lived too much." A poignant, clever, and entertaining look at an impressive, unique career." -- Kirkus Reviews "In this richly detailed book, award-winning playwright and actor Fierstein tells his life story... His memoir is filled with evocative characters and scenes, and his wit and way with dialogue shine.... Written with verve and enthusiasm, Fierstein's memoir will be a must-read for his fans and for theater lovers and anyone who appreciates pop culture." --James Collins, Library Journal, "I am in awe of Harvey's theatrical history. From being among the vanguard of New York's Experimental Theatre, through Warhol, to Broadway musicals. Who can touch that? His memoir is extraordinary, and he is in a class by himself." --Patti LuPone "This is a beautiful memoir - full of humor and heart - I read it in 2 days - smiling laughing and wiping away tears - don't miss this book - a great read from a wonderful man - I love Harvey Firestein." -- Rosie O'Donnell "Harvey Fierstein is a true American original who has blazed his own trail through popular culture for half-a-century. His memoir is every bit as witty and brave and big-hearted as the man himself." --Armistead Maupin, "In this richly detailed book, award-winning playwright and actor Fierstein tells his life story... His memoir is filled with evocative characters and scenes, and his wit and way with dialogue shine.... Written with verve and enthusiasm, Fierstein's memoir will be a must-read for his fans and for theater lovers and anyone who appreciates pop culture." --James Collins, Library Journal "I love this book. Harvey Fierstein turns a phrase into a novel and the personal into the universal. The day for this book has come." --Gloria Steinem "Harvey's book is a perfect reflection of him; full of heart, chutzpah, great stories, and tons of belly laughs. And wigs." --Andy Cohen "Harvey is the king and queen of Broadway. He can take you on a journey with his words and he is hysterical." --Henry Winkler "The actor and playwright looks back on his pioneering path...this personal history movingly charts the author's journey as a playwright and actor. Not content to revel in the success of his most famous roles on Broadway, Fierstein also gives insightful, unflinching glimpses into his artistic development and creative process. Among the strongest sections are the author's revelations about the evolution of his beloved Torch Song Trilogy , "proof of [the LGBTQ+ community's] struggle and a road map for how we got here." Fierstein is a pleasant guide throughout, glossing over his role in countless firsts--"first openly gay actor to play an openly gay lead in a Broadway show" and "first openly gay actor to play an openly gay role on a sitcom"--as he shares his personal, professional, and creative highs and lows. The author is particularly strong when he writes about his feelings of abandonment during the AIDS crisis of the early 1980s. In stark yet passionate sections, he evokes the fear as well as the deep kinship that arose in his community during this time, though he is unsparing in many of his assessments...Despite Fierstein's somberness when appropriate, he also excels at showcasing his quick wit. Interspersed with his creative and artistic journeys are hilarious stories of his encounters with celebrities...It all adds up to an encapsulation of Fierstein's philosophy that there is "no such thing as having lived too much." A poignant, clever, and entertaining look at an impressive, unique career." -- Kirkus Reviews "I am in awe of Harvey's theatrical history. From being among the vanguard of New York's Experimental Theatre, through Warhol, to Broadway musicals. Who can touch that? His memoir is extraordinary, and he is in a class by himself." --Patti LuPone "This is a beautiful memoir - full of humor and heart - I read it in 2 days - smiling laughing and wiping away tears - don't miss this book - a great read from a wonderful man - I love Harvey Firestein." -- Rosie O'Donnell "Harvey Fierstein is a true American original who has blazed his own trail through popular culture for half-a-century. His memoir is every bit as witty and brave and big-hearted as the man himself." --Armistead Maupin
Lccn
2021-018554
Dewey Decimal
813.54
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23
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