Selvbiografier: kunst og underholdning

Jenny Boyd's extraordinary life is the stuff of movies and novels, twice married to Mick Fleetwood of Fleetwood Mac, sister of Pattie Boyd, and close associate of The Beatles, hers is a story of incredible people and places experienced at a pivotal time in the 20th century.

Instant New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestseller! An intimate and light-hearted memoir by viral sensation and three-time Emmy-nominated musical comedian Randy Rainbow that takes readers through his life-the highs, the lows, the lipstick, the pink glasses, and the show tunes.Randy Rainbow, the man who conquered the Internet with a stylish pair of pink glasses, an inexhaustible knowledge of Broadway musicals, and the most gimlet-eyed view of American politics this side of Mark Twain finally tells all in Playing with Myself, a memoir sure to cause more than a few readers to begin singing one of his greatest hits like "A Spoonful of Clorox" or "Cover Your Freakin' Face." As Randy has said, "There's so much fake news out there about me. I can't wait to set the record straight and finally give people a peek behind the green screen." And set the record straight he does. Playing with Myself is a first-hand account of the journey that led Randy Rainbow from his childhood as the over-imaginative, often misunderstood little boy who carried a purse in the second grade to his first job on Broadway as the host at Hooters and on to the creation of his trademark comedy character. In chapters titled "Pajama Bottoms" (a look back at the days when he wore pajama bottoms on his head to pretend he was Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz), "Yes, It's My Real Name, Shut Up!" (no explanation necessary...) and "Pink Glasses" (a rose-colored homage to his favorite accessory), Playing with Myself is a memoir that answers the question "Can an introverted musical theatre nerd with a MacBook and a dream save the world, one show tune at a time?"This paperback edition includes the new introduction, "Pretend It's Champagne."

'Groundbreaking... Part memoir, part guide, this is a must-have.' Independent, Books of the Year'A worthwhile tutorial.' Evening Standard, Books of the YearA revelatory work of non-fiction from one of the most popular and influential British musicians of today: part autobiography, part guide to creativity and part cultural history.What makes a song work? What element causes us to stop, to listen, to listen again? Is it a melody? Is it a beat? Is it the words that are sung, or spoken? Is it what they speak to in us? Is it a combination of all of the above?Wretch 32 is one of the most influential musicians at work in Britain today. He is also a lyricist of unparalleled ability, and an advocate of music as a tool to educate as well as to entertain. In an age of unprecedented social and political change, Wretch s music stands as a medium of protest and of progress, helping to explain and shape a new era. In Rapthology, Wretch provides a lesson in lyric writing, taking us through his own creative process, from the first flashes of inspiration to final edits and improvisation. Rapthology is also an anthology of the songs that have shaped Wretch over the last thirty years, from gospel music to dancehall anthems to the most innovative emerging young voices. Step by step, Wretch explains what each song means to him, why it matters and how it has become so popular, and so powerful. The result is a groundbreaking autobiography, a guidebook to the music that matters, and an insight into the artistic process of one of the most inspiring artists of a generation.

Kan man løse verdens problemer ved at tegne? Kan man skåne sine børn mod sorg? I Det store regnestykke, Line Jensens anden bog, har fortælleren flere spørgsmål end svar på, hvordan man kommer helskindet gennem livet. Arbejdsliv, kunstneriske ambitioner, mindreværd, sygdom, julegaver, en turnerende rockmusikermand, sociale medier, nyheder, krige, katastrofer og en familietragedie … Så snart barselslivet er ovre for jeg-fortælleren, står verden parat med alle sine problemer.I efterfølgeren til Hver dag starter det forfra er livet ikke blevet nemmere, selvom fortælleren har fået succes med sit kunstneriske virke, og alle ønsker en bid af hende. Denne bog handler om, hvordan man får det store regnestykke, der kaldes livet, til at gå op – eller snarere hvordan man lever med, at det ikke går op. Det store regnestykke udkom for første gang i 2019 på Forlaget Lesen.Line Jensen (f. 1976) er uddannet grafisk designer, men er bedst kendt for sine dagbogstegninger om hverdagslivet med mand og børn på instagramprofilen, @linejensen_illu. Hun har udgivet flere bøger, senest billedbogen, Tove, en lille digter (2020), om Tove Ditlevsens barndom.

Hver dag starter det forfra giver et ærligt indblik i hverdagens store og små dramaer.Om det kaotiske liv som mor til to spædbørn og en tvær teenager, med en mand der er turnerende rockmusiker, mens fortælleren forsøger at bevare en flig af sig selv som et menneske med drømme.Med stor humor behandler bogen svære følelser som bitterhed, raseri, stress og afmagt, men viser også de små glimt af varme og ømhed, der gør det sindssyge cirkus besværet værd.Gennem sine tegninger og korte tekster, som både er udkommet som bøger og på hendes Instagram-profil, har Line Jensen i flere år formået at legitimere tabubelagte følelser og vise sine ”læsere”, at de ikke er alene om at føle, at livet nogle gange, eller for det meste, er pænt overvældende. Hver dag starter det forfra er hendes debut og udkom for første gang i 2017 på Forlaget Fredag.Line Jensen (f. 1976) er uddannet grafisk designer, men er bedst kendt for sine dagbogstegninger om hverdagslivet med mand og børn på instagramprofilen, @linejensen_illu. Hun har udgivet flere bøger, senest billedbogen, Tove, en lille digter (2020), om Tove Ditlevsens barndom.

In March 2022, Michael Palin travelled the length of the River Tigris through Iraq to get a sense of what life is like in a region of the world that once formed the cradle of civilisation, but that in recent times has witnessed turmoil and appalling bloodshed. In the journal he kept during his trip he describes the war-ravaged city of Mosul and the children he encounters growing up amid its ruins. He contemplates the graffiti-strewn ruins of Saddam Hussein's former palaces, and he notes the constant presence of armed guards. But there are patches of light amid the dark: boisterous New Year celebrations in Akre, the friendliness of generals and colonels at 'Checkpoint Cheerful', and public poetry readings in Baghdad. People getting on with their lives.At the same time, Michael charts the course of one of the great rivers of the world, showing how the water that gave life to such ancient settlements as Babylon and Ur is now becoming a scarce and hotly contested resource. And he considers the role that Iraq's other great natural resource - oil - plays in both providing wealth and threatening political stability.Illustrated throughout with colour photographs taken on the trip, and permeated with his warmth and humour, this is a vivid and varied portrait of a complex country.

Oscaruddelingen 2022 skulle have været Will Smiths store aften, men da han uddelte en lussing til værten Chris Rock, overskyggede det alt andet. Hvordan kunne han kortslutte på så spektakulær vis? Det får man indsigt i, når han fortæller, hvordan han har svigtet sine nærmeste og erkender, at succesen har haft en pris.Hans hustru og børn følte sig som statister i Wills personlige karrierecirkus, og for dem var det et slidsomt arbejde, de aldrig havde fri fra. Will havde måske nok rigdom og berømmelse, men når det kom til balancen mellem arbejdsliv og privatliv, havde han stadig meget at lære.

"His is a warm, charming page turner of an autobiography: from start to finish full of fascinating characters, incredible and amusing anecdotes, self-effacing humour and wry asides, beautifully detailed observations and, of course, stuffed with great nuggets of jewellery and art history."  -  The Jeweller Magazine "In this dazzling memoir revealing his encounters with royal and celebrity clients including the Queen Mother, Sir Elton John, Dame Joanna Lumley and Frank Sinatra, Antiques Roadshow presenter and jewellery expert Geoffrey Munn reflects on his stellar career, having spent more than five decades bejewelling some of the biggest names in the world."  -  Hello! "In this colourful and witty narrative, Geoffrey Munn, OBE, MVO, FSA, FLS, best known as a presenter on BBC's Antiques Roadshow, reflects on his career in the London art world, spanning over 50 years."  -  Arts & Collections magazine "Discover delightful anecdotes from Fabergé expert Geoffrey Munn's time at Wartski in 1970s London, featuring encounters with royalty, Hollywood icons, and the pursuit of Imperial Eggs."  -  The Jewellery Editor Born and bred in Sussex, Geoffrey Munn, Antiques Roadshow presenter and jewellery expert, came from a traditional rural background - but only weeks after leaving a country Grammar School in 1972, he was plunged into the vortex of the London art world. It was the beginning of the career of a lifetime at the famous firm of Wartski, whose showrooms scintillated with gem-set necklaces, tiaras and three of the famous Fabergé Imperial Easter Eggs.  In a colourful and witty narrative, Geoffrey relates his daunting but delightful encounters with HM Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, HRH Princess Margaret and HRH The Duchess of Cornwall. In their wake, Geoffrey met a rich variety of luminaries, including Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Joanna Lumley, Stephen Fry, Elton John, Vivienne Westwood and Dame Edna Everage. This is certainly a rapid and amusing read but it is also unique study of a narrow and fast-changing society.

Woven through it all is his decades long relationship with playwright Nicholas Wright. At times hilarious and always deeply felt, David Lan's deft travels evoke a wildly varied life in theatre as well as a unique theatre of life.

"Combining new work with material adapted from his acclaimed performances, Keckler confirms his storytelling mastery, revealing still more of himself on the page. A celebration of the ridiculousness and a tour through stations of longing, this diverse collection will thrill devotees and new fans alike"--Back cover.

Hvordan ser resten af livet ud, når man har opnået alt? Zindy Laursen har sunget på de største scener foran op mod 300.000 mennesker. Hun har været international popstjerne, er stadig verdenskendt i Danmark, og hun kalder New York for sit hjem. Men bag det store smil og den endnu større stemme findes en kvinde, som hele sit liv har søgt efter og troet på kærligheden. Selv når den kostede hende alt. I 'FRIHED' fortæller Zindy Laursen for første gang om at have det hele, om at miste det og kæmpe sig op igen. Om musikbranchens grimme bagside. Og om hvordan mobning og vold har kastet skygger over hendes liv. Men også om, hvordan hun i over 30 år søgte efter og endelig fandt sin amerikanske far. Og til sidst sig selv.“Jeg vidste, at jeg endelig var fri af ham, og at jeg aldrig ville vende tilbage. Men jeg var ikke det samme menneske, som jeg havde været, da jeg mødte ham, og på mange måder skulle jeg nu starte mit liv forfra.”

Take an exciting journey with professional stuntwoman, Diane Peterson, into the amazing world of action stunts, adventure, joy, heartbreak, injury, death, and her uncanny desire to overcome her fears and follow her dreams.Diane has been a professional stuntwoman for over forty years. She has worked on over two hundred movies and television shows including Titanic, Laundromat, Green Hornet, Batman Forever, Marked for Death, Out for Justice, Robocop II, Airplane, and many, many others. Television shows she has worked on include Walker, Texas Ranger, Fall Guy, Mac- Gyver, Magnum P.I., and many others.Diane has film credits as double for: Sharon Stone, Jessica Lange, Faye Dunaway, Diane Keaton, Heather Locklear, Heather Thomas, Farrah Fawcett, Michele Pfeiffer, Kate Capshaw, and hundreds of other actresses.Diane encourages all to overcome your fears and follow your dreams!Sit back and enjoy the ride!

'Ever since I was a child I loved to dance. I had it in me - and when you dance the whole day and you've got music, it doesn't feel like work. It's freedom. It's love. It's therapy.'Before taking Strictly Come Dancing by storm, Motsi Mabuse worked her way up to becoming one of the top professional dancers worldwide and was crowned the Latin dance champion. From the moment she fell in love with the glitterball world as a young child watching a dance tournament, she knew that dancing was her destiny. However, it wasn't always an easy path. Motsi takes us back to her youth growing up in apartheid-era South Africa, where she experienced exclusion and discrimination. She raised the money herself to compete in international competitions, eventually uprooting her life to be with her dance partner in Germany. Through it all, Motsi never let anything hold her back from fulfilling her dreams, showing the determination, hard work and resilience it took to get to where she is today. In Finding My Own Rhythm, Motsi leads us in to the rhinestone-studded world of dance, through the ups and downs, romances and heartbreaks, the obstacles and adversity, and the long hours and triumphs that made it all worth it, all while staying true to herself and moving to the beat of her own rhythm.

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"A witty and charming account of the wildly entertaining Elsie de Wolfe in 1950s Hollywood, recounted by her dear friend, the beloved creator of Madeline. Ludwig Bemelmans' charming intergenerational friendship with the late-in-life "First Lady of Interior Decoration" provides an enormously enjoyable nostalgia trip to the sun-soaked glamour of Los Angeles, where de Wolfe surrounded herself with classic movie stars and a luminous parade of life's oddities. With hilarity and mischief that de Wolfe would no doubt approve, To the One I Love the Best lifts the curtain on 1950s Hollywood -- a bygone world of extravagance and eccentricity, where the parties are held in circus tents and populated by ravishing movie stars. Bemelmans, who was working at MGM, had originally come to the California home of de Wolfe just for cocktails but by the end of the night, he was firmly established as a member of the family: given a bedroom in their sumptuous house, invitations to the most outrageous parties in Hollywood, and the friendship of the larger-than-life woman known to her closest friends simply as 'Mother'. To the One I Love the Best (which refers to de Wolfe's dog) is a touching tribute to a fabulously funny woman and an American icon. "Be pretty if you can, be witty if you must, but be gracious if it kills you." -- Elsie de Wolfe --

Over an acting career spanning almost six decades Maggie Kirkpatrick has established herself as a respected actor, appearing in many productions on the stage, television and big screen, including. She's been a political activist, wife, mother and grandmother, and a friend to some of the most renowned professionals in the entertainment industry w...

A candid, witty, and inspiring collection of essays from The Bachelor's first Black Bachelorette, exploring everything from relationships and love to politics and race "The Bachelor gave me an opportunity, but I created my own happy ending." Rachel Lindsay rose to prominence as The Bachelor's first Black Bachelorette and has since become one of the franchise's most well-known figures-and outspoken critics. But there has always been more to Lindsay than meets the eye, and in this book, she finally tells her own story, in her own words. In wide-ranging essays, Lindsay opens up about her experience on ABC's hit show and reveals everything about her life off-camera, from a childhood growing up in Dallas, Texas, as the daughter of a U.S. District Judge, to her disastrous dating life prior to appearing on The Bachelor, to her career in law, and the decision to become a reality-TV contestant. She also brings a sharp wit and keen intellect to weigh in on issues such as the lack of diversity in reality television and the importance of political engagement, protest, and the Black Lives Matter movement.Told in the down-to-earth, no-nonsense voice she's become known for, Lindsay's book of essays provides an intimate look at the life of one of reality TV's most beloved stars, as well as advice and inspiration that will make her a role model for anyone who has ever struggled to find their way in love and life. As she says, "Contrary to popular belief, the best gift I ever received was not a wedding ring. It was the permission I gave myself to be imperfect." And if you don't believe her, you know the saying: Miss me with that.

Offers an anthology of author's writings on journalism, feminism, and being a woman; on the importance of food (including of course her favourite recipes), and on the bittersweet reality of growing old.

The memoir of a woman whose refreshing charm, humour, energy and zest show her remarkable appetite for life.

Underneath Jim Piddock's lighthearted, irreverent romp through the worlds of film, television, theatre lie the deeper reflections of an ordinary man who has led an extraordinary life.