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Kiss Me Like A Stranger

My Search for Love and Art

Author: Gene Wilder

Kiss Me Like A Stranger

Kiss Me Like A Stranger

About This Book

Told in his own words, a very personal story from the star of many beloved and classic comedies
Page Count
272
On Sale
03/07/2006

Book Details

Gene Wilder was one of the great comic actors who defined the 1970's and 1980's in movies. From his early work with Woody Allen to the rich group of movies he made with Mel Brooks to his partnership on screen with Richard Pryor, Wilder's performances are still discussed and celebrated today. Kiss Me Like A Stranger is an intimate glimpse of the man behind the image on the screen.

In this book, Wilder talks about everything from his experiences in psychoanalysis to why he got into acting (and later comedy-his first goal was to be a Shakespearean actor) to how a Midwestern childhood with a sick mother changed him. He writes about the creative process on stage and on screen, and divulges moments from life on the sets of the some of the most iconic movies of our time. He also opens up about his love affairs and marriages, including his marriage to comedian Gilda Radner. But the core of Kiss Me Like A Stranger is an actor's search for truth and a thoughtful analysis of why the choices he made-some of them so serendipitous they were practically accidental-changed the course of his life.

Imprint Publisher

St. Martin's Griffin

ISBN

9780312337070

In The News

“a gracious, endearing book” —The New York Times

“I always knew Gene Wilder was a remarkable person, but I didn't realize how remarkable until I read this brave, riveting book.” —Charles Grodin, actor

“...an honest, affecting look at his life. Strong, tender and revealing” —Kirkus

“A wonderful addition to the entertainment memoir Gene pool.” —Library Journal

“A witty memoir. It's also a reflective and well-written meditation on the life of someone who has more on his mind than the next big part or belly laugh.” —Los Angeles Times

“It's impossible to not feel deep affection for Gene Wilder.” —Entertainment Weekly

“Come for inside dish on his funniest movies, stay for touching stories about Mel Brooks, Gilda Radner and others. A classy memoir.” —Newsweek

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