A Positively Final Appearance: A Journal 1996-98A worthy successor to the beloved actor's earlier diary "My Name Escapes Me, " this new volume contains Sir Alec's journal from June 1996 to December 1998. A "New York Times" Notable Book of the Year. |
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Page 109
... painted by him and flattered by the result . He managed to make me look twenty years younger and as if I had just returned from a healthy skiing holiday . The eyes , maybe , are too blue and the nose too neat and straight , and he has ...
... painted by him and flattered by the result . He managed to make me look twenty years younger and as if I had just returned from a healthy skiing holiday . The eyes , maybe , are too blue and the nose too neat and straight , and he has ...
Page 111
... painted by Grünewald , in the museum . It is an agoniz- ing crucifixion , with twisted , distorted feet and hands , as far from the sweetness of the Norwich river as you could get . The only comfort in the Grünewald is the caring , fair ...
... painted by Grünewald , in the museum . It is an agoniz- ing crucifixion , with twisted , distorted feet and hands , as far from the sweetness of the Norwich river as you could get . The only comfort in the Grünewald is the caring , fair ...
Page 116
... painted from top to bottom . ' It stands 16 inches high . Hurry ! Hurry ! Not a cent will come to me or from me I am relieved to say . 22 February . Spent two nights in London last week . Lunch with Alan B. ( quiet and relaxed ) ...
... painted from top to bottom . ' It stands 16 inches high . Hurry ! Hurry ! Not a cent will come to me or from me I am relieved to say . 22 February . Spent two nights in London last week . Lunch with Alan B. ( quiet and relaxed ) ...
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