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For two moviegoing generations, Cary Grant was class—an effortless embodiment of gentlemanly grace and humor. But Cary Grant’s greatest achievement was in creating himself and the irresistible character he became. In this savvy, fascinating portrait, McCann tracks the transformation of a life and looks closely at the sources of Cary Grant’s charms, which did not come easily. Generously filled with anecdotes about fellow actors and directors, a realistic portrait of a complicated man emerges.

Ihre Tragik war ein Dasein zwischen höchstem Ruhm und Depressionen. Romy Schneider erzählt hier über ihr Leben mit großer Offenheit...

Ein Wandtelefon und ein Koffer voller Erinnerungen. August Zirner und Ana Zirner beginnen etwa zeitgleich damit, sich für die Geschichten ihrer Großmütter zu interessieren. Beide empfinden eine zaghafte "Jewish Identity", hinterfragen diese jedoch kritisch: Nutzen wir sie aus, um ein "reines Familiengewissen" vertreten zu können? Und was kann uns noch gegeben werden von den starken Frauen, die uns vorangegangen sind? Sie blicken nach Wien, in die Zeit zwischen den Weltkriegen. Ella Zirner-Zwieback leitet das noble Modekaufhaus "Maison Zwieback" in der Kärntnerstraße.

The instant New York Times bestseller Named a Best Book of the Year by TIME, NPR, People, Town & Country, and Air Mail “Warm and perceptive.” —New York Times “Griffin Dunne knows how to tell a story." —Washington Post "Dunne is a prospector for the incandescent detail.” —Los...

Heiner Lauterbach zählt zu Deutschlands beliebtesten und meistbeschäftigten Film- und Fernsehstars. In den letzten Jahren vollzog der einstige Macho...

In his joyful book, Billy explores this philosophy and how it has shaped him, and he shares hilarious new stories from his lifetime on the road. From riding his trike down America's famous Route 66, building an igloo on an iceberg in the Arctic, playing elephant polo (badly) in Nepal and crashing his motorbike (more than once), to eating witchetty grubs in Australia, being serenaded by a penguin in New Zealand, and swapping secrets in a traditional Sweat Lodge ritual in Canada, Rambling Man is a truly global adventure with the greatest possible travel companion.

Als Sir Peter Ustinov 2004 nach langer schwerer Krankheit starb, trauerten die Menschen weltweit um ihn, den großartigen Schauspieler, den talentierten Erzähler, den wunderbaren Menschen, den Weltbürger. In diesen Gesprächen mit dem Rundfunk berichtet er aus seinem Leben, wie man ihn kennt: bescheiden und humorvoll, intelligent und warmherzig.

Der Bildhauer und Goldschmied Benvenuto Cellini (1500-1571) erzählt in diesem Werk sein Leben. Er berichtet über seine Kindheit und Jugend, über seine Laufbahn zuerst als Hornist, dann als Goldschmied und Bildhauer, über seine Freunde und Arbeitgeber, insbesondere dem Papst und dem König von Frankreich und schließlich auch über seine Gefangenschaft. Florenz, Rom und Paris waren sein Zuhause. Seine Hauptwerke waren das berühmte "Salzfass" und der "Perseus". 1728 gab es die erste Druckausgabe in italienischer Sprache. Die von Johann Wolfgang von Goethe ins Deutsche übersetzte Ausgabe mit einem von ihm verfassten Vorwort erschien im Jahr 1798.

REMARKABLE BIOGRAPHY OF AN ICON There's little debate that Robert De Niro is one of the greatest, if not the greatest, screen actors of his generation, perhaps of all time. His work, particularly in the first 20 years of his career, is unparalleled. Mean Streets, the Godfather Part II, Taxi...

A classically trained actor who cut his teeth in the East Village's off-Broadway scene, Ron Perlman - a Golden Globe winner with starring roles in the Hellboy, Drive, Pacific Rim, and Sons of Anarchy - has traveled an offbeat path to showbiz success. His story involves rising from New York's tough Washington Heights neighborhood, enduring incredible hardships, and ignoring the naysayers who taunted him for his distinctive looks.

The following two recordings include Mr. Rogers' speeches for his 1997 Emmy Award, and his 1999 induction into the TV Critics' Television Hall of Fame. In the second clip, wheelchair-bound Jeff Erlanger, who had appeared on Mister Rogers' Neighborhood as a boy, surprises Mr. Rogers with his on-stage presentation. Mr. Rogers goes on to address the audience of television celebrities and producers, and asks the poignant question, "How do we make goodness attractive?"

Am 30. August 2015 feiert Helge Schneider seinen 60. Geburtstag. Der Komiker, Kabarettist, Buchautor, Schauspieler und Multiinstrumentalist wuchs in Mülheim an der Ruhr auf. Seinen Durchbruch hatte Helge Schneider 1992 mit seinem Album "Guten Tach", 1994 stürmte sein Hit "Katzenklo" die Charts.

Global icon Liza Minnelli shares her inspiring story: stepping out from the long shadow of a mega-star mother and legendary film director father, fighting a lifetime battle with addiction, and emerging from it all to become a once-in-a-lifetime artist. Kids, Wait Till You Hear This! is the...

An incisive and insightful celebrity memoir by Jaleel White, one of the most beloved icons of nineties pop culture and TV history, renowned for his portrayal of Steven Urkel on the hit sitcom Family Matters. At the tender age of twelve, Jaleel White auditioned for the role of Steve Urkel, the...

Alan Rickman was one of Britain’s most beloved actors. His portrayal of the cunning Hans Gruber in the 1988 blockbuster Die Hard set a new standard for movie villains with his perfect blend of charm and menace. Rickman then became a household name playing Professor Severus Snape in the Harry Potter series. His performance captured the layers of emotion and complexity that made Snape one of the most memorable and celebrated figures in the series.

Over a long life, I've learnt a lot and had the opportunity to reflect. I've seen a new generation grow up, among them my own grandchildren, facing the world with all its challenges and problems. I hope they'll find Don't Look Back, You'll Trip Over: My Guide to Life helps them to be optimistic - and shows that anyone can blow the bloody doors off.

From master storyteller and New York Times bestselling Historian H. W. Brands comes the definitive biography of a visionary and transformative president In his magisterial new biography, H. W. Brands brilliantly establishes Ronald Reagan as one of the two great presidents of the twentieth...

#1 New York Times bestseller! For seven decades Katharine Hepburn played a leading role in the popular culture of the twentieth century—reigning as an admired actress, a beloved movie star, and a treasured icon of the modern American woman. She also remained one of the most private of all...

Zivot najvece filmske i kazalisne dive nasih prostora Mire Furlan bio je vise od zivota, prepun uzbudjenja, velicanstvenih uspjeha, padova, ljubavi i izdaja. U autobiografskoj knjizi dovrsenoj pred preranu smrt Mira Furlan pripovijeda, literarno mocno, svoj zivot i zivote svojih bliznjih – od sudbine majke Branke i oca Ivana te bake Ljube do supruga Gorana i sina Marka, kojem je knjiga i posvecena. Bez zadrske Mira Furlan citatelja uvodi u vlastiti svijet, u svoje intimne drame, razmisljanja i karijeru.

Als Jürgen Mette während eines Fernsehdrehs mehrfach von einem unkontrollierten Zittern überfallen wird, ahnt er, dass mehr als Kälte und Erschöpfung dahinterstecken. Eine Reihe ärztlicher Untersuchungen bringt schließlich die deprimierende Gewissheit: Parkinson ist in sein Leben getreten. In diesem Hörbuch erzählt Mette von seinem ereignisreichen Lebenslauf. Und nimmt den Leser mit auf eine Reise durch die Höhen und Tiefen der chronischen Krankheit.