tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post82622966087282408..comments2024-03-28T11:17:43.586+00:00Comments on Read-warbler: Two reviewsCathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06371069000185280668noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-70605005325645098932008-06-30T14:40:00.000+01:002008-06-30T14:40:00.000+01:00Pat: I was never much of a Laurel and Hardy fan, a...Pat: I was never much of a Laurel and Hardy fan, although I did love the song, On the Trail of Lonesome Pine, which made it into the charts some years ago. On the otherhand the book sounds like it might be interesting so I'll keep an eye out for it.<BR/><BR/>One autobiography I did enjoy was Nigel Hawthorne's (from Yes, Minister) but I think it was partly because he was such a modest and unassuming man. I can quite see why De Forest didn't want to do it even though I bet he had some stories to tell.Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371069000185280668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-39876061893047204892008-06-27T00:15:00.000+01:002008-06-27T00:15:00.000+01:00Hi Cath: yes, so right about many biographies "I...Hi Cath: yes, so right about many biographies "I, I, I, ME,ME,ME"...which is why my friend DeForest never wrote one! He said he couldn't stand writing "I and ME" through a whole book! lol<BR/><BR/>The book I reviewed on Laurel and Hardy was really interesting! It followed both men from birth till they met and then till they died.. but the author did it very well indeed! Who would have thought a that a man born in England in the 1890s would meet a man born in Georgia USA what with they way travel was back then?!!! <BR/>Another Bio I read long ago and kept was "An Open Book" by John Huston.DesLilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02582481597658080464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-84153059161052687362008-06-27T00:01:00.000+01:002008-06-27T00:01:00.000+01:00Yes, Pat, I think I will try to catch the movie no...Yes, Pat, I think I will try to catch the movie now, lol! <BR/><BR/>Like you I only read biographies from time to time. I have to be a bit interested in the author or subject. An actor writing about himself can sometimes get a little tedious blowing his own trumpet or with too many details of every performance he ever gave. I'm more likely to enjoy reading about someone who has led an interesting life. <BR/><BR/>Margaret, Alan Alda's book was a very relaxing read - interesting, thoughtful and thought *provoking*. I suspect you would enjoy it.<BR/><BR/>Yes, Eragon has been filmed. As Pat mentioned above, one of the actors starring in it is Jeremy Irons. I haven't seen the film but plan to now that I've read the book.Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371069000185280668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-70788669889235869842008-06-26T20:18:00.000+01:002008-06-26T20:18:00.000+01:00MASH was one of my favourite programmes. Alan Alda...MASH was one of my favourite programmes. Alan Alda's book sounds like another book I'd like to read. Curiosity and an interest in life are essential. I think that's way I enjoy reading so much - you can learn so much and enjoy yourself at the same time.<BR/><BR/>I haven't heard about Eragon before - and there's a film of it as well?BooksPleasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721650104596705715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-152864978490618872008-06-26T13:10:00.000+01:002008-06-26T13:10:00.000+01:00Hi Cath: With Eragon my favorite was Brom.. in the...Hi Cath: With Eragon my favorite was Brom.. in the movie the wonderful Jeremy Irons plays the part! (you might want to see the movie now lol)<BR/><BR/>I read biographies now and then (laurel and hardy most recent) but I always need to be ready for them lol... I have the Marx Brothers book here and one on Ron Howard, and one on Pete Conrad (astronaut). I find I enjoy them now and then.. a nice break from the norm.DesLilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02582481597658080464noreply@blogger.com