Too old to rock and roll, to young to die, he covers his public school education and the degradation of a successful career in screen comedy, journalism and writing.
Memoires Reeks
Deze serie biedt een indringende kijk op het leven van een opmerkelijk individu. Met verbazingwekkende openhartigheid en humor Chronicleert het de hoogte- en dieptepunten, de beproevingen en tegenslagen die een unieke levensreis hebben gevormd. Lezers worden uitgenodigd getuige te zijn van een pad van een turbulente kindertijd en adolescentie, vol onverwachte wendingen, tot het proces van zelfontdekking in een wereld die vaak vreemd aanvoelde. Het is een meeslepend verhaal over veerkracht, de zoektocht naar identiteit en de triomf op tegenslag.
Aanbevolen leesvolgorde
Thirteen years ago, Moab is my Washpot, Stephen Fry’s autobiography of his early years, was published to rave reviews and was a huge bestseller. In those thirteen years since, Stephen Fry has moved into a completely new stratosphere, both as a public figure, and a private man. Now he is not just a multi-award-winning comedian and actor, but also an author, director and presenter. In January 2010, he was awarded the Special Recognition Award at the National Television Awards. Much loved by the public and his peers, Stephen Fry is one of the most influential cultural forces in the UK. This dazzling memoir promises to be a courageously frank, honest and poignant read. It will detail some of the most turbulent and least well known years of his life with writing that will excite you, make you laugh uproariously, move you, inform you and, above all, surprise you.
Stephen Fry invites readers into his life story in the captivating More Fool Me. In his early thirties, Fry, a celebrated writer and comedian, seemed to have it all—success from shows like A Bit of Fry and Laurie and Blackadder, a bestselling novel, and a glamorous social circle. However, as the 1980s came to a close, he fell into a pattern of excess, embracing a lifestyle that blurred the lines between work and play. By day, he was a prolific writer and performer; by night, he indulged in a whirlwind of celebrity parties, drinking, and poker games. Despite his high-functioning facade, he was grappling with addiction, fooling all but his closest friends, some of whom shared in the same reckless revelry. As the 80s transitioned into the 90s, amidst the AIDS epidemic and a turbulent political landscape, Fry's life was a chaotic mix of brilliance and distraction, leading to an inevitable crash. Featuring raw excerpts from his diaries, this account reveals a side of Fry he has long kept hidden, showcasing his relentless drive to create and entertain. An award-winning comedian, actor, and presenter, Fry is also known for his documentary on bipolar disorder and his role as host of the quiz show QI.