W. C. Fields: A Biography
by James Curtis
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Author: James CurtisEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2003-03-04
ISBN: 0375402179
Number of pages: 595
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
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Book Review: A Very Good Biography Of A Unique Person
Summary: 5 Stars
I've been a fan of W.C. Fields since my youth. There was always something about him, a certain style that he had on screen, that was unique.
This book does tell the truth behind the real W.C., and dispells many of the myths that still are current about him. He was a man that was in turn cantankerous, gentle, funny and poignant.
I for one never realized that he was such an avid reader. Books seemed to be his passion, and all during his world travels as a vaudeville juggler he carried trunks of books along the way. Anyone that reads so voraciously is bound to be an interesting personality. His vast reading no doubt contributed to his comedy that involved the word play for which he is famous. It is astounding to know that for many years in the early part of his career when he was a juggler, that he did his act in almost total silence!
A great biography that reveals the unique character that was W.C. Fields. Written in a very readable style, we can learn about this man, warts and all through this book.
Highly recommended!
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