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4.12 AVERAGE
4.12 AVERAGE
Andrew Rannells has more charm in charisma in one finger than most people have in total. So having completely been, well smitten after seeing him in “Book of Mormon”, I’ve followed his career closely since. I admit being surprised seeing he was releasing an autobiography thinking, ‘isn’t it a bit too soon for that?’ And after finishing I can’t say that opinion didn’t change. The early part of the book is standard fare for bios: growing up in a small town, yearning for more, which eventually brought him to New York. Listening in audio it’s akin to hearing your best friend talk about their personal exploits, but for me the appeal of him is his career on stage and later in television. But he has made the decision to focus on his life up to his first break on Broadway in the chorus of “Hairspray”. As a result much of the book becomes a recounting of intimate relationships where he discovers first love in some, and high toxicity in others as well as family life and time spent with new friends in the city.This was the part of the book that left me a bit bored and frustrated by his life minutiae which I’m sure has greater resonance for those people who are in his life and know these ancillary friends. he’s funny for sure, witty, and can rejoinder with the best of them. I just missed him reflecting on what the majority of people actually know him from.
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
2-3/4 stars. Somewhat smug and self-absorbed in tone, but an interesting behind the scenes view into the life of a young auditioning actor.
A very funny (I laughed out loud many times) and intimate look at the struggle the author took to make it big. I hope he writes another one...
(re-"read" because I forgot I had put a hold on the audiobook way back when - but it was even better listening!)
4.5 ⭐️
Andrew Rannells is a two time Tony nominates Broadway actor who has become a staple of live theatre. However, none of that is mentioned in this memoir. Instead, he focuses on his early life, dealing with moving straight to New York after high school and his life as a struggling actor. Rannells is a wonderful storyteller and even the most devastating sections are chock full of humor to keep the mood light.
Andrew Rannells is a two time Tony nominates Broadway actor who has become a staple of live theatre. However, none of that is mentioned in this memoir. Instead, he focuses on his early life, dealing with moving straight to New York after high school and his life as a struggling actor. Rannells is a wonderful storyteller and even the most devastating sections are chock full of humor to keep the mood light.
one of the best books i've ever read. in my opinion, the only flaw is that it finished too soon.
If you’re thinking to yourself, “Can I like Andrew Rannells any more than I possible do?” The answer is yes! By reading this book. I was smiling and laughing the entire time. Such a fun read for anyone who has dreams, especially if they’ve ever included NYC or Broadway.
This is easily the best actor memoir I’ve read. There’s a real command of language here that’s charming. Honestly I feel like I’m a better person having read this. 4.5
Fast, easy, hilarious read from one of my Broadway favourites.