Apropos of Nothing

ByWoody Allen

Release Date: 2020-03-23
Genre: Biographies & Memoirs

Score: 4.5

4.5

From 412 Ratings

Description

The Long-Awaited, Enormously Entertaining Memoir by One of the Great Artists of Our Time—Now a New York Times, USA Today,
Los Angeles Times, and Publisher’s Weekly Bestseller.

In this candid and often hilarious memoir, the celebrated director, comedian, writer, and actor offers a comprehensive, personal look at his tumultuous life. Beginning with his Brooklyn childhood and his stint as a writer for the Sid Caesar variety show in the early days of television, working alongside comedy greats, Allen tells of his difficult early days doing standup before he achieved recognition and success. With his unique storytelling pizzazz, he recounts his departure into moviemaking, with such slapstick comedies as Take the Money and Run, and revisits his entire, sixty-year-long, and enormously productive career as a writer and director, from his classics Annie Hall, Manhattan, and Annie and Her Sisters to his most recent films, including Midnight in Paris. Along the way, he discusses his marriages, his romances and famous friendships, his jazz playing, and his books and plays. We learn about his demons, his mistakes, his successes, and those he loved, worked with, and learned from in equal measure.

This is a hugely entertaining, deeply honest, rich and brilliant self-portrait of a celebrated artist who is ranked among the greatest filmmakers of our time.

Reviews

Incredibly written
5
By kareykareylou
Gosh what a writer
Admirable Woody.
4
By Nixie3
Perfectly written and wonderful to read.
Such admiration for Woody and his body of work. Frightening how a woman scorned really lives to ruin his life.
Yuck
1
By La1lau
I believe Dylan—no matter how much he turns on the charm. No more Woody Allen for me.
Sexual assault
1
By Donye1983
In 1993, Woody Allen sexually assaulted his 7 year old daughter in the attic of his girlfriends home.
A+++
5
By DahlTomm
Woody Allen is hilarious and has a way of viewing the world with witty perspective at his own foibles and his priorities are both relatable and insightful! I truly enjoyed this book!
Misconceptions
4
By cyclingkostas
When I told my daughter an inspiring actress that I bought the Allen’s book she said how could you ? He is a child molester little did she know how far away from the truth she was ...
I m always scared about the masses this books explains why .
Rmpage
5
By rbmonzon
Love it! It’s like watching his movie! Funny! Entertaining! Witty! So Woody!
A great read - explains a lot
5
By 7omr
I have enjoyed many Woody Allen movies over the years, but had a long period of not being drawn to them. After reading this book, I want to get back to seeing the ones I have missed. Kind of like losing interest in a musical artist for many years only to return refreshed and remembering all that you loved about them. Greatly appreciated his clear telling of the allegations, particularly given the muddled reporting in the news. Found innocent after two detailed investigations - evidence provides the more convincing story. Happy to support him with the purchase of this book. Now just wish I could see the recent movies.
No good deed ever went unpunished
5
By Jasons2cents
I hope Woody becomes vindicated. Great writing, hilarious chuckles and ironic tragedy.
Apropos of Nothing
5
By Stephen James H
Brilliantly honest and inspiring storytelling.