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21st out of 99 books
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Life is a Banquet
Hardcover, 260 pages
Published
October 1st 1977
by Random House (NY)
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I love Rosalind Russell's films and was glad to find this 1977 publication of her memoirs, in her own words. There's a very lovely and touching preface written by her husband, Freddie Brisson. He mentions that Roz's biography was still being editted when she died and he was so happy that it was published, as is, in her own words. He also mentions his wife's health problems later in life, which ultimately lead to her passing, knowing that she wouldn't include much of this information herself, bei...more
I read this book years ago and loved it! It made me laugh, it made me cry. My eyes were opened to some of the opulence of Hollywood but also to some of the nicest people.
'Life is a Banquet but most poor suckers are starving to death' is my lifetime favorite quote, cuz it is so very true.
'Life is a Banquet but most poor suckers are starving to death' is my lifetime favorite quote, cuz it is so very true.
Wow! If only more women were like Rosalind Russell! This is one of the best autobiographies. She was so open and honest and yet very sweetly ladylike. I think this woman truly enjoyed her life.
that the worst thing is not to suffer from the disease of talent but to have all the symptoms without the affliction, oh, and that LA hats are not acceptable in NY. she prefaced this book by talking about how boring and privileged she was and yeah, she was. i always like autobiographies by people famous for something else besides writing, especially these retrospectives by STARS!
Rosalind Russell is one of my all time favorite actresses and her autobiography is wonderful! Her sense of humor is on every page, making it a quick and enjoyable read.
The title refers to line in “Mame,” which I think is one of her best films. The book is a fascinating and fun study of this remarkable women.
I didn't know much of Roz Russell beyond her role in "The Women," but I grew to like her as a real person while reading her autobiography.
I loved Rosalind Russell's autobiography Life is a Banquet. It's entertaining to read about her life; she mingles seemingly mundane events that seem to genuinely matter to her with stories about her friends such as Cary Grant and Frank Sinatra, or her movie and theater works and experiences. I recommend this book without hesitation because it is funny, honest, and encouraging. Roz was such an optimistic person. She doesn't let life's darker moments get her down, and she doesn't worry. She is als...more
What do you expect from the greatest actress on earth? Roz is wonderful!
loved her films...loved the book
Delightful!
Roz has always been in my top tier favorites. Fun LADY, Love this book written like she was flying around the room, and you were following her taking notes, hanging on every syllable for the next story! No drama, no scandals, just love and a woman who Lived, Laughed and Loved!
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I always had a great deal of respect for Rosalind Russell--but never knew why until I read this, her autobiography. Although she says that she modeled her portrayal of Auntie Mame on her older sister, I think Rosalind herself was Auntie Mame.
She was a lady, a dame, and a hell of a good actress who lived as fully as possible!i if you like biographies, you may have to search for it but it is truly worthwhile! it was put out in both hard and paperback.
Russell is no writer, but it's what makes this autobiography so charming. I've zipped through the first 60 pages, still pleasantly surprised by how much I like this woman.
Great book, very funny and interesting, with plenty of pictures as well. I especially like Rosalind's description of Hayley Mills.
Far more fascinating / comprehensible than Katharine Hepburn's autobiography. And/or life.
Wonderfully fun and funny! One of the most delightful autobiographies I have ever read.
What a neat woman. Too bad her story couldn't have been longer.
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