Peter cushing biography book
Peter Cushing An Autobiography and Past Forgetting
March 22, 2022
Available for the first time in a single volume, "An Autobiography and Past Forgetting" collects both of veteran actor Peter Cushing's autobiographies. Adored by fans and peers alike, Mr. Cushing recounts in great detail his thrilling adventures as an actor in theatre, television and film in a career spanning over half a century. Filled with heart-warming personal anecdotes and fascinating factual tales, Mr. Cushing keeps his audience enthralled for one final, show-stopping performance.
"If you could talk to any one person, living or dead, who would you choose?" A fun question to ask at parties among friends, and in response I would definitely say that Peter Cushing has always been high on my list; after reading his memoirs, he's moved up even higher. The true embodiment of the term "British gentleman", Mr. Cushing not only had an immeasurable passion for his craft but also an immense respect for his family, friends, colleagues and fans. He would always make time for anyone who wanted to speak with him (on some occasions at great length), and he lived life with an unwavering honesty and a razor sharp wit. The man was a true legend both on screen (or stage) and off, and one of his most endearing qualities was the unending love he had for his dear wife Helen.
This book was an incredible journey and I loved every moment of it (part of the reason it took me so long to read it was because I wanted to prolong the experience). As someone who wasn't a writer until penning these autobiographies, Mr. Cushing displayed a masterful knowledge of the craft, writing concisely and professionally while also coming across as conversational and deeply personal. My only critique would be that his first volume was incredibly well organized and straightforward (following the trajectory of his career chronologically), while his second volume came off as a bit more haphazard, often jumping around in time within the same passages. This did not decrease my enjoyment of the book at all, however, it just made it a little more difficult to get as clear a picture of the progression of events (this also may have only been more noticeable having read both autobiographies back to back). That being said, I still cannot recommend this book highly enough; whether you're a fan of theatre, classic films, Hammer horror, or, of course, dear "Sir" himself (a nickname lovingly bestowed upon him by his secretary and close friend of over 35 years, Joyce Broughton), "An Autobiography and Past Forgetting" is a rare treat not to be missed.
"If you could talk to any one person, living or dead, who would you choose?" A fun question to ask at parties among friends, and in response I would definitely say that Peter Cushing has always been high on my list; after reading his memoirs, he's moved up even higher. The true embodiment of the term "British gentleman", Mr. Cushing not only had an immeasurable passion for his craft but also an immense respect for his family, friends, colleagues and fans. He would always make time for anyone who wanted to speak with him (on some occasions at great length), and he lived life with an unwavering honesty and a razor sharp wit. The man was a true legend both on screen (or stage) and off, and one of his most endearing qualities was the unending love he had for his dear wife Helen.
This book was an incredible journey and I loved every moment of it (part of the reason it took me so long to read it was because I wanted to prolong the experience). As someone who wasn't a writer until penning these autobiographies, Mr. Cushing displayed a masterful knowledge of the craft, writing concisely and professionally while also coming across as conversational and deeply personal. My only critique would be that his first volume was incredibly well organized and straightforward (following the trajectory of his career chronologically), while his second volume came off as a bit more haphazard, often jumping around in time within the same passages. This did not decrease my enjoyment of the book at all, however, it just made it a little more difficult to get as clear a picture of the progression of events (this also may have only been more noticeable having read both autobiographies back to back). That being said, I still cannot recommend this book highly enough; whether you're a fan of theatre, classic films, Hammer horror, or, of course, dear "Sir" himself (a nickname lovingly bestowed upon him by his secretary and close friend of over 35 years, Joyce Broughton), "An Autobiography and Past Forgetting" is a rare treat not to be missed.
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