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Sir Peter Ustinov's beautifully crafted autobiography is told with exquisite wit and insight. From his birth in April 1921, it spans his extraordinary career as actor, playwright, film star and director, confirming his early belief that he is 'irrevocably betrothed to laughter'. Ustinov's renowned gift for mimicry is exploited to the full in Dear Me. Eccentric relatives, school masters, sergeant majors and manic Hollywood moguls are all brought unforgettably to life.

©1997 Peter Ustinov (P)2004 Random House Audiobooks

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Sir Peter Ustinov's autobiography goes from his birth in April 1921, and spans his extraordinary career as actor, playwright, film star and director to the mid to late 1970's.

Narrated by the author, Ustinov's renowned gift for mimicry is exploited to the full in Dear Me.

I found it interesting and entertaining, as Peter always is on interview/talk shows. He is a storyteller who is a joy to listen to.

Would I listen to the audiobook again? Yes, I read the book back in the 90's and this is the second time that I have listened to the audiobook.

An enjoyable, entertaining read/listen.

He is a storyteller who is a joy to listen to.

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From an interesting family back ground with an amazing talent. My only criticism is the way he underplays his brilliance and enormous intelligence. It is defiantly worth a listen.

A very clever man

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I was looking forward to listening to this book; the combination of Peter Ustinov's wit, fascinating life and peerless raconteur seemed unbeatable. I did enjoy it but not as much as I thought I would. The abridgment was rather too short for my liking making for quite big jumps in continuity; the balance of humour, seriousness and his up and down life did not really gel with me; and whilst he reads his book well, bringing characters brilliantly to life in dialogue, it was as another reviewer has commented a bit subdued and oddly lacking in color. I've listened to similar books by William Shatner and Clive James both of whom are much better tellers of their own story.

So recommended but only three stars for me.

A curate's egg

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I will not write a review under duress I can
Not get off this page without writing something I'm pissed off.

I dislike being forced to write a review .and so will not give one today at all. This sort of thing really pisses me off

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Peter Ustinov is a wonderful raconteur , his stories are always amusing and a pleasure to listen to.

Most enjoyable listening

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