About book Halfway To Hollywood: Diaries 1980 To 1988 (2009)
The second installment of the diaries of actor and writer Michael Palin is an excellent continuation of Diaries 1969-1979: The Python Years. Palin continues to chronicle both the successes and failures of himself and his Python cohort, but also his own family's growth, his wonderful spunky mother and the sad decline of his sister into depression. Like diarist Sir Samuel Pepys (1633 –1703) his own personal comments show Palin to be a warm, caring, colorful and brilliant man. In addition, those of us who enjoy nosing around the backstage of life will enjoy descriptions of the humdrum and everyday workings of the rich and famous. The end product of a movie, play or book may seem effortless but the energy and work going on behind the curtains is immense, demanding and never-ending. A thoroughly worthwhile read both for Python fans but also anyone with an interest in British politics, the inner-workings of the movie business or the exhausting life of a star As a major Python fan, OF COURSE I loved this book, as I did his previous book of diaries. I allowed myself a couple of months to read this, since I'm a slow reader when it comes to non-fiction. It's difficult for me to take in too much at one sitting. But it certainly was a fascinating read, even though this was all after the days of the Python television filming. All of the old Python Gang was still very much in his daily life, still doing projects together.
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Fascinating at times. Also touching as Mr. Palin describes the pain after his sister's suicide.
—Ksulli12
excellent so funny poignant and interestng, a real page turner impressed
—koolkayla2
