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An illuminating, touching and very funny read.
Last of the great role players ...
YES! Bradford Dillman IS somebody !!!
Often quite funny, but ultimately disappointing
Funniest, most entertaining "heavy" of all time.

Are You Anybody?: An Actor's Life
Bradford Dillman
Manufacturer: Daniel & Daniel Publishers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Customer Reviews:

An illuminating, touching and very funny read........1999-11-16

When I discovered that Bradford Dillman had written a biography, and that its title was "Are You Somebody?" I ordered it immediately. Growing up in the 60s and 70s, Dillman was always a favorite of mine and it was such a pleasure to read his self-deprecating, funny and very wise observations and bits of gossip about making movies and TV series. He has great memories to share about the likes of Fredric March, Orson Welles and William Shatner, and so many others. I only wish the book had included some photos of his wonderful career. I recommend this book highly. It'll make you laugh and it'll warm your heart.

Last of the great role players ..........1999-09-03

Did you ever stop to think about what gave screen legends their unique qualities? ... fine supporting actors like Bradford Dillman. His book is an easy and entertaining read, and humorously encapsulates his Hollywood life as a man who saw success, but never managed to get both feet under the spotlight. Having won the love of the beautiful model/actress Suzy Parker, Bradford is also a man of distinctive taste, because I've been smitten with his wife ever since I saw her performance in 1958's "Ten North Frederick" over 25 years ago. This is a couple I would really like to sit and chat with, and Dillman's book is as close as a die-hard fan like me is likely to get in this lifetime.

YES! Bradford Dillman IS somebody !!!.......1999-03-31

I was thrilled to discover that Mr. Dillman wrote his autobiography! While others were waiting for the next 'Star Wars', I was searching the TV Guide to see when or where Bradford's movies or tv appearances would be playing! While waiting for my copy of the book to come, I started to worry that it might read like the Bible's Book of Job ... poor me ... I should've been James Bond, not that so and so Roger Moore ...boo-hoo ... waaaaaaah! I worried for nothing !! It's not your typical autobiography. More than anything, "Are You Anybody?" is a collection of wonderfully personal memories and Hollywood stories that shows a little of what it takes to survive in the world of acting(patience, thick skin & a sense of humor).This book is fast-paced and a real page-turner! It would be a great gift for anyone who has any sort of interest in the world of entertaiment.It leaves you smiling!

Please, Mr. Dillman, MORE !!!

Often quite funny, but ultimately disappointing.......1999-03-15

I bought this book for purely sentimental reasons: I had an enormous crush on Bradford Dillman when I was a teenager. It's a quick, easy read, and I admit I laughed out loud at some of the stories, but overall it left a bad taste in my mouth. There is a constant undercurrent of disdain (and sometimes outright contempt) for all "civilians," i.e., non-actors, even those of us who were once young and foolish enough to consider ourselves Dillman fans. The general mood of regret over the path his career has taken severely undercut the wry humor of some of the anecdotes. Mr. Dillman's personal life has clearly been much more fulfilling and I'm glad for him, but frankly, I wish I hadn't read his book and gotten to know him better as the rather disappointed person he seems to be. (Also, anyone who teases his wife about being unable to spell should have proofread his galleys more carefully; there are a lot of typos in the book.)

Funniest, most entertaining "heavy" of all time........1999-03-12

Bradford Dillman has seen it all, done it all and portrayed them all. Now he shares it with us. Although the Hollywood genre is not what I typically read, this book was delightful. I laughed out loud repeatedly, and couldn't put it down. Do yourself a favor and read it.

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