Burt reynolds autobiography 2015
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The first has been around, but it will be new to many. If anything, he’s perhaps too fair.
But Enough About Me
Recalling his life and career spanning over 50 glorious years, the legendary actor gives special attention to the two great loves of his life, Dinah Shore and Sally Field, his son, Quinton, as well as to the countless people who got in his way on his journey to Hollywood domination.
In the actors and movie stars section near the end of this memoir there is a very brief but incredibly illuminating Marilyn Monroe story that shows without doubt that there was much more to her than people realized, and she knew exactly what she was doing. There is a lot of humor here, not just from Burt, but also those he recalls, sometimes with great affection.
The executive told Clint that his adam’s apple stuck out too far, and told Burt that he couldn’t act. Not only will anyone like myself, who is a big fan of Burt and his films enjoy it, but those who aren’t as familiar with the iconic star’s films and career will discover a genuine and likable person between these reminiscences.
Mostly though, this is a book with warm, kind reminiscences of those who passed through Burt’s life, especially the ones who stayed, even through the lean years, the illnesses and other issues. He seems to offer a candid account of his life, giving some credit to others for his successes and taking blame himself for most of his failures.
I enjoyed BUT ENOUGH ABOUT ME, as I’ve been a fan of Reynolds for years.
The stories and recollections reveal as much about Burt himself as they do about those he recalls. Rather than present a chronological narrative of his life, or simply an anecdotal one, Reynolds talks about himself in relation to people he has met along his life’s journey.
As Reynolds puts it, “This book is about the people who’ve shaped me, for better or worse….
Maybe Johnny isn’t the only national treasure, after all…
But Enough About Me
In But Enough About Me, legendary film actor and Hollywood superstar Burt Reynolds recalls the people who shaped his life and career, for better or for worse.
He employs an unusual format to do so. The boat was just a shell, no heart, no guts — just like Hollywood.” — Burt Reynolds
Not an autobiography but a memoir of reminiscences about the people in his life, the people he’s worked with and known, But Enough About Me is immensely enjoyable. I didn’t realize he had done any serious acting until I read this book, and I learned a number of interesting tidbits about him.
It’s the kind of book that’s a pleasure to experience on your own. He’s picked delicious — not unsavory — moments at times to give you a sense of that person. He also talks about his relationship with former lovers Dinah Shore and Sally Field, as well as his brief marriage to Loni Anderson.
"Hardcore fans undoubtedly will appreciate BUT ENOUGH ABOUT ME, but those who are simply curious about Burt Reynolds will enjoy it as well."
This is a no-holds-barred type of book, with Reynolds speaking from the heart.
You come away wishing this guy was your friend, and maybe that part of him came across on screen.
There are some wonderful stories and reflections on people Burt has known and occasionally some true insight. I pay homage to those I love and respect.” In the process, he provides mini biographies of many notable people, including Frank Sinatra, Helen Gurley Brown, Spencer Tracy and Clint Eastwood.
It’s really terrific, and it shows just how much Burt hates these salacious tell-all, one-sided biographies that are written when a man or woman is no longer around to defend themselves:
“Since his death, things have been written portraying Johnny as a monster.