How Long to Read Watching from the Wings

How Long Does it Take to Read Watching from the Wings?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 13 minutes to read Watching from the Wings by J. I. M. BROCHU

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Watching from the Wings is an insightful and funny new memoir by award-winning actor/playwright Jim Brochu, author of Lucy In The Afternoon: An Intimate Memoir of Lucille Ball (William Morrow/Paperback Books,1990) Spanning a fifty year career, Brochu has worked with the legendary, the famous and the near famous of show business and has collected an intimate and hilarious treasure trove of up-close and personal encounters with the greats of Filmand Theatre. Growing up in Brooklyn and wanting to be a priest a child, his life was changed forever when he was introduced to Ethel Merman (by her dad, Ed Zimmerman) after a performance of Gypsy in 1959. After that matinee, he changedlanes from the marbled aisles of gothic churches to the carpeted aisles of Broadwaytheatres. Merman remained a friend and mentor to the young man and years later they would work together in what proved to be a "white-knuckle" experience. Beginning his career in 1968, working with poet/playwright Robert Lowell (lunacy personified) and most recently with Audra McDonald and Christine Baranski, Brochu has watched the stars from the wings of his own life and recountsthose experiences in this heartwarming new book, illustrated with never before seen photos from his private collection. What was it like to hang out with Marlene Dietrich in her dressing room as sheprepared for her concert or share homemade blueberry bread with Katharine Hepburn at her Connecticut home? Or sitting with an un-made up Joan Crawford in her penthouse kitchen as she made bouillabaisse for her upcoming dinner party? How about visiting with Hal Roach in his Bel Air living room and hearing the true story of how he put together Laurel and Hardy and the Our Gang kids? Then there was the time Gary Morton threatened him when his book about his friend Lucille Ball was published. Oh yes and getting in the middle of a bitch fight between CarolChanning and Bea Arthur at an awards show. Some of the other stars he has "watched from the wings" include Barbra Streisand, John Travolta, Zero Mostel, Al Hirschfeld, Pearl Bailey, Donald O'Connor, Charlotte Rae, Martha Raye, Ginger Rogers, Charles Nelson Reilly, Sid Caesar, Bette Davis, Gloria Swanson, Ruth Warrick, Maureen Stapleton and so many more. The book is also filled with great never before seen celebrity photos from the authors private collection.

How long is Watching from the Wings?

Watching from the Wings by J. I. M. BROCHU is 192 pages long, and a total of 48,384 words.

This makes it 65% the length of the average book. It also has 59% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Watching from the Wings Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 24 minutes to read Watching from the Wings aloud.

What Reading Level is Watching from the Wings?

Watching from the Wings is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy Watching from the Wings?

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