You Gotta Get Bigger Dreams: My Life in Stories and Pictures
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| Rating | : | 4.22 (573 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0847849007 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 272 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-05-23 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Instead of just writing another memoir book, he peppers his crazy life stories with his photographs to give them an extra visual punch most people don't have in their writing."—Ain't It Cool News "Must Read" selection:45 vignettes, with photos, name-checking Oprah, Seam Combs, and Elizabeth Taylor."—Harper's Bazaar"Cummings says that as a photographer, hes just a "snapper," capturing moments."—Pittsburgh City Paper" . a brisk, entertaining read that makes the reader feel like Cumming is in your hea
In these forty-five picture essays, Cumming recounts his real-life adventures (and often, misadventures), illustrated by his own equally entertaining photographs. A magical concoction of the mischievous, tender, whimsical, and debauched real-life adventures of Alan Cumming, told in his own words and pictures. Described by the New York Times as “a bawdy countercultural sprite” and named one of the most fun people in show business by Time magazine, Alan Cumming is a genuine quadruple threat—an internationally acclaimed, award-winning star of stage, television, and film, as well as a New York Times best-selling author whose real-life vivacity, wit, and charm shine through every page of his third book, You Gotta Get Bigger Dreams. From an awkward bonding session with Elizabeth Taylor to poignant stories about his family and friends to some harsh words of wisdom imparted by Oprah that make up the title of this collection, You Gotta Get Bigger Dreams is as eclectic, enchanting, and alive as its author.
"Get the book, not the Kindle" according to Beverly A. Sykes. This is as saucy as you would expect from Cumming. However I made a big mistake. I thought I'd ordered the BOOK, but instead I'd ordered the Kindle version. I have one of the earlier kindles and photos viewed on it are horrible. Cumming is a fun snapshot taker, not a photographer, which reduces the quality that mu. Passionate reader said Great, fun read. I thoroughly enjoyed reading about Mr. Cummings and his escapades over the years. A humorous and poignant story of a man's journey thru his life. His great views of things that are important to him, his love, his dog and all the lovely characters he has met during his escapades on the road to stardom. His photogra. Amy C. said Absolutely charming!. Reading Alan Cumming's writing, and seeing his photographs, feels like making a new friend - an impossibly vibrant, captivating friend. In this and his last book, he doesn't hesitate to share intimate moments of his life, which alternately left me in tears and fits of giggling. Buy this book; you won't regret it!
Alan is also a loudmouth—sorry, activist—who believes that knowledge is power and equality is a right, not a privilege. He has also had an exhibition of his photographs, Alan Cumming Snaps! His day job is acting, and most recently he was seen on TV as Eli Gold in the CBS drama The Good Wife, on Broadway in his Tony Award–winning role as the Master of Ceremonies in Cabaret, and in concert, touring the world with his cabare