Summary:

Set in Croydon, South London, in the 1980s, Admit One details how
self-deprecating writer Emmett James escaped from the pains of
adolescence by going to the cinema. Through wry wit and observation,
the writer reflects, obsesses, and rages about film and its
correlation to our pasts. Life soon imitates art, and the narrator
finds that his true calling is in transcendence from one side of the
screen to the other. He decides to leave England for the only place
where he can realize his dream of becoming an actor--Hollywood. We
follow the narrator on his numerous adventures: as he jumps from
forgery to pornography to crashing the Academy Awards under the alias
of a nominated writer. All the while, the films that inspired each
tale contextualize this humorous collection of stories. The narrator
ultimately provides a unique insight into the fascinating industry of
film, eventually himself stumbling into the biggest box-office
grossing film of all time. Praise for Admit One: ''Hilarious, honest,
touching, and poignant. The stories transported me back to my
childhood, seemingly the very place from which I escaped years ago!''
--Phillip Rhys, actor, 24, Nip/Tuck ''Funny and moving, capturing
vividly the most important moments of youth. A very personal story to
which everyone can relate.'' --Bob Read, The Tonight Show with Jay
Leno, Last Comic Standing

Classification:

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Dewey Class: 790 -- Recreational & performing arts

Book Details:

Physical Description: 216 pages
Edition Info: Hardcover; 2010-02-01

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