grayoleary's review
4.0
Insight into the life of a theater/film icon that details a personal struggle with internalized homophobia and external fear of rejection and violences by the hands of others
bkish's review
4.0
Excellent memoir of a great character actor. So the story of his life is about his acting and work in all the media and especially his great love of theater. He also writes about his personal life with men and women. Joel Grey born Joel Katz has always been a venturer. He has had a difficult life personally. this is an honest memoir.
thuglibrarian's review
4.0
Look elsewhere if you're looking for a salacious tell-all book. Joel Grey has always been an elegant, classy man and he stays true to himself in this book. He writes lovingly about his marriage and his children. He is what he is...a man who loves his family, but who happens to be gay. Perhaps if he had come of age in today's world his story would have been different. But it's not.
whatcaitreads's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia
passerinus's review
4.0
A tender and entertaining memoirs from one of Broadway's finest. Joel Grey takes us on a journey through his life. Details abound at the beginning as he contends with his parents, his extended family, his burgeoning sexuality. They slip a bit as we dash between the shows and the limelight of his later career. Grey is witty, self-deprecating, and generous with his readers.
mage_cat's review against another edition
4.0
This is nice slice of theatre and LGBTQ history, written in a highly readable style. Joel Grey isn't a perfect human being--he'll admit that upfront--but darn if he doesn't present himself with class.
stackwoodlibrary's review against another edition
3.0
I knew very little about this actor, though I'm familiar with much of his work... It droned on a bit, but it's an *Actor*! So no surprise there. :)
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