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Peter Ustinov: The gift of laughter - John Miller

Peter Ustinov: The gift of laughter - John Miller

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The authorised biography

As actor, playwright, screenwriter, director, novelist, historian, broadcaster and incomparable raconteur, the name of Peter Ustinov is one to conjure with in theatre, film, radio, television, opera, concert hall or the recording studio.

British by birth, Russian by lineage, and international by reputation, Ustinov has often said ‘I act for a living, I write because I must,’ but as John Miller researched his life, he observed at first hand how his subject also has a powerful compulsion to entertain. It first showed itself in Ustinov’s precocious gift for mimicry as a child, and has continued through his rise to stardom in every aspect of his profession.

In his eighties he has shown no sign of letting up – and not just in the theatre or cinema, but as an ardent human rights campaigner, and as a Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF. What is the compulsion that drives him to go on working so hard, and in so many different fields? Ustinov, who has collaborated fully with John Miller, talks as frankly about his setbacks and disappointments, as he does of the rewards and excitements of his multi-faceted career. Friends and colleagues, too, have helped Miller in his search for the man behind the public image of the great entertainer.

Condition

Very Good (VG): I may show some small signs of wear - but no tears - on either binding or paper.

Dimensions

L: 24cm; W: 16.3cm; H: 2.8cm

Weight

0.64 kg

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This is a previously loved book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show some signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us.

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