ISBN: 9780593320525 - i was better last night: a memoir (38 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER .A poignant andhilarious memoir fromthe cultural icon,gay rights activist,and four-time Tony Award-winning actor and playwright, revealing never-before-told stories of his personal struggles and conflict, of sex and romance, and of his fabled career Harvey Fierstein'slegendarycareer has transportedhim fromcommunity theater in Brooklyn, to the lights ofBroadway, tothe absurd excessesofHollywoodand back. He's received accolades and awards for acting in and/or writing an incredible string of hit plays, films, and TV shows: Hairspray,Fiddler on the Roof, Mrs. Doubtfire, Independence Day, Cheers,La Cage Aux Folles,Torch Song Trilogy, Newsies, and Kinky Boots.Whilehe hasnever shied away from the spotlight, Mr. Fierstein says that even those closest to him have never heard most of the tales-of personal struggles and conflict, of sex and romance, of his fabled career-revealed in these wildly entertaining pages. I Was Better Last Night bares the inner life of this eccentric nonconforming childfrom his rootsin 1952 Brooklyn, to the experimental worlds of Andy Warhol and the Theatre of the Ridiculous, to the gay rights movements of the seventies and the tumultuous AIDS crisis of the eighties, through decadesof addiction, despair, and ultimate triumph. Mr. Fierstein'scandid recollections providea richwindowinto downtownNew York City life,gay culture, andtheevolution of theater (of which he has been a defining figure),as well asa moving account of his family's journey of acceptance. I Was Better Last Night is filled with wisdom gained,mistakes made, and stories that come together to describe an astonishingly colorful and meaningfullife. Lucky for us all, his unique and recognizable voice is as engaging, outrageouslyfunny, and vulnerable on the page.…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER .A poignant andhilarious memoir fromthe cultural icon,gay rights activist,and four-time Tony Award-winning actor and playwright, revealing never-before-told stories of his personal struggles and conflict, of sex and romance, and of his fabled career Harvey Fierstein'slegendarycareer has transportedhim fromcommunity theater in Brooklyn, to the lights ofBroadway, tothe absurd excessesofHollywoodand back. He's received accolades and awards for acting in and/or writing an incredible string of hit plays, films, and TV shows: Hairspray,Fiddler on the Roof, Mrs. Doubtfire, Independence Day, Cheers,La Cage Aux Folles,Torch Song Trilogy, Newsies, and Kinky Boots.Whilehe hasnever shied away from the spotlight, Mr. Fierstein says that even those closest to him have never heard most of the tales-of personal struggles and conflict, of sex and romance, of his fabled career-revealed in these wildly entertaining pages. I Was Better Last Night bares the inner life of this eccentric nonconforming childfrom his rootsin 1952 Brooklyn, to the experimental worlds of Andy Warhol and the Theatre of the Ridiculous, to the gay rights movements of the seventies and the tumultuous AIDS crisis of the eighties, through decadesof addiction, despair, and ultimate triumph. Mr. Fierstein'scandid recollections providea richwindowinto downtownNew York City life,gay culture, andtheevolution of theater (of which he has been a defining figure),as well asa moving account of his family's journey of acceptance. I Was Better Last Night is filled with wisdom gained,mistakes made, and stories that come together to describe an astonishingly colorful and meaningfullife. Lucky for us all, his unique and recognizable voice is as engaging, outrageouslyfunny, and vulnerable on the page.…

Hardback. Zustand: Fair. NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER .A poignant andhilarious memoir fromthe cultural icon,gay rights activist,and four-time Tony Award-winning actor and playwright, revealing never-before-told stories of his personal struggles and conflict, of sex and romance, and of his fabled career Harvey Fierstein'slegendarycareer has transportedhim fromcommunity theater in Brooklyn, to the lights ofBroadway, tothe absurd excessesofHollywoodand back. He's received accolades and awards for acting in and/or writing an incredible string of hit plays, films, and TV shows: Hairspray,Fiddler on the Roof, Mrs. Doubtfire, Independence Day, Cheers,La Cage Aux Folles,Torch Song Trilogy, Newsies, and Kinky Boots.Whilehe hasnever shied away from the spotlight, Mr. Fierstein says that even those closest to him have never heard most of the tales-of personal struggles and conflict, of sex and romance, of his fabled career-revealed in these wildly entertaining pages. I Was Better Last Night bares the inner life of this eccentric nonconforming childfrom his rootsin 1952 Brooklyn, to the experimental worlds of Andy Warhol and the Theatre of the Ridiculous, to the gay rights movements of the seventies and the tumultuous AIDS crisis of the eighties, through decadesof addiction, despair, and ultimate triumph. Mr. Fierstein'scandid recollections providea richwindowinto downtownNew York City life,gay culture, andtheevolution of theater (of which he has been a defining figure),as well asa moving account of his family's journey of acceptance. I Was Better Last Night is filled with wisdom gained,mistakes made, and stories that come together to describe an astonishingly colorful and meaningfullife. Lucky for us all, his unique and recognizable voice is as engaging, outrageouslyfunny, and vulnerable on the page.…

Zustand: acceptable. This copy has clearly been enjoyedâ"expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: good. Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly. …

Hardcover. Zustand: Used.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. VG condition book with dust jacket. DJ is clean, has fresh colours and has little wear to edges. Book has clean and bright contents.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: fine. First edition. Fine in fine dust jacket. First edition. Hardcover. 382 pp (with index). Personal memoir of actor Harvey Fierstein, known for his roles in "Mrs. Doubtfire", "Fiddler on the Roof", and "Kinky Boots". He describes his experiences as a gay actor on Broadway during the 1970's rights movements, the AIDs crisis of the 1980's, and coming to a reckoning with his disapproving family. His legendary career takes place on the colorful backdrops of Hollywood and the downtown New York City gay scene.…

hardcover. Zustand: Good. used good. 2025 janlight cover wearone filed inf ront of computer.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 1st Edition. New York, 2022. First edition. First printing. Hardbound. Very good in a very good jacket. A clean copy, with slight spine slant and some wear to head and foot of spine. Publisher's price intact on front jacket flap ($30.00). SIGNED BY AUTHOR on a special KNOPF bookplate affixed to half-title page (name only). Comes with archival-quality mylar jacket protector. Smoke-free. Signed by Author(s).…

Zustand: New. 2022. Hardback. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.