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 129
... wonder if the same objectors would suggest pulling down the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel because of Michelangelo's reputed but unproven homo- sexuality ; or the destruction of dozens of other religious works of art , either in paint or ...
... wonder if the same objectors would suggest pulling down the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel because of Michelangelo's reputed but unproven homo- sexuality ; or the destruction of dozens of other religious works of art , either in paint or ...
Page 226
... wonder ? We were too young and ignorant to whisper about sex ; most boys probably talked of sport , of the merits of various motor cars ( particularly if their fathers were affluent ) and some of what was still required to complete ...
... wonder ? We were too young and ignorant to whisper about sex ; most boys probably talked of sport , of the merits of various motor cars ( particularly if their fathers were affluent ) and some of what was still required to complete ...
Page 232
... wonder if she realizes she needs a hand- kerchief . ' Then to a shop where , for twenty years , I have bought my supply of long - lasting candles and their clever copper containers . A very charming and would - be helpful assistant told ...
... wonder if she realizes she needs a hand- kerchief . ' Then to a shop where , for twenty years , I have bought my supply of long - lasting candles and their clever copper containers . A very charming and would - be helpful assistant told ...
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