03-28-2011, 09:24 PM | #31 |
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Really, no Malcom X?
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That photo of Harpo (Arthur Adolph Marx) uploaded by Hamlet53 brings to mind an excellent autobiography written by his brother Groucho. Groucho and Me by Julius Henry "Groucho" Marx tells the story of The Marx Brothers and Groucho's rise to fame from their humble beginnings. It also tells of their not always so honorable methods of getting ahead and some of their not-so-honorable sexual escapades.
.....By this time you are probably aware of the fact that the brothers were congenital liars. You mustn't be too hard on us because we had discovered early in life that steady and consistent lying was the only road to survival. ..........— Julius Henry "Groucho" Marx, Groucho and Me (1959). Quote:
.....There is nothing ghostly or ghosted about Groucho and Me. The "Me" is a comparatively unknown Marx named Julius Henry Marx. Groucho and Julius are one, but not the same. ..........— Ibid. He was a largely self-educated man who loved books, and was somewhat proud of his ability to write despite his lack of a more formal education. |
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03-29-2011, 10:09 AM | #33 |
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Continuing the chain . . .
This reminded me of the autobiography (together with Rowland Barber) of Harpo Marx titled Harpo Speaks. Excellent book. The story of how, after the Marx Brothers had stopped making films, Harpo (The silent one) was a guest speaker at an event and would not stop talking is alone worth the read. That and Harpo explains the origin of his trademark “throwing a gookie.” ----> Last edited by Hamlet53; 03-29-2011 at 02:10 PM. |
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An autobiography that I really enjoyed was A Reporter's Life by Walter Cronkite; once known as the most trusted man in America.
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Simply a strong suggestion.
And yes I am stunned, Its the only book Ive ever read that I think everyone should read, at least us Americans anyway. Last edited by BenBanned; 03-30-2011 at 11:56 PM. |
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The Autobiography of Malcolm X (as told to Alex Haley) is an important book. I've quoted from it more than once in the quotations thread. I highly recommend it, although I wouldn't say it's the only book all Americans should read.
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03-31-2011, 01:27 AM | #38 |
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A biography which I can recommend is "What's it all About" by Michael Caine.
He was born in The Elephant and Castle, one of the meanest and toughest areas in London, and grew to be one of the best actors on the screen. It's funny, and brutally honest. I am sure that it must be available as an e-boook, as I have his latest book called "The Elephant to Hollywood" on my Kindle. Cheers |
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May I recommend the FRY CHronicles by the Talented Mr S Fry.
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