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In this incandescent autobiographical collage, lyricist, playwright and performer Betty Comden takes an exuberant and rueful look back on a lifetime of celebrated triumphs and private sorrow. With her... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0671705792
ISBN13:9780671705794
Release Date:March 1995
Publisher:Simon & Schuster
Length:272 Pages
Weight:1.22 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 6.4" x 9.6"
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
WHO WOULDN'T LOVE BETTY COMDEN?
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
Even if she weren't one-half of the legendary theatrical writing team of Comden and Green, Betty Comden's life would be worth reading about. Collaborating with Adolph Green for some 70 years the brilliant duo gave us such blockbuster Broadway shows as "On The town," "Bells Are Ringing," "The Will Rogers Follies" and "Applause." Alone, she was a doting wife, a mother who thought she could never master motherhood, and a woman left to mourn the death of her husband, son, and many dear friends. Born in Brooklyn to Russian immigrant parents, the young Betty had a love for words and was intrigued by the theater. While her teaming with Green made theatrical history, her unprecedented success did not shield her from tragedies and disappointments. These, along with her joys and triumphs, she recounts with candor and humor. - Gail Cooke
A wonderful read, a wonderful person
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
If Betty Comden had done nothing more than collaborate on the great musical On The Town, she'd be a star in my personal pantheon. But she's had a wonderfully varied career, as creator and performer, and she has set high standards in all projects. Ms. Comden has lived long enough to have experienced many sadnesses, and she writes about them as openly as she does the happinesses. This book is a gift from a true Broadway original, and a genuine professional. Not to be missed, and bless you, Betty, for giving it to us!
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