Pulling Faces, Making Noises : A Life on Stage, Screen & Radio

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Summary: A record of a remakable life in show business
Review: Having seen Barry Morse on stage in his wonderful one man stage show "Merely Players" and hearing bits and pieces of his life story contained within it, I immediately wanted to read his autobiography and learn more. The book is not disappointing. While not a tell-all book - it concentrates more on the actor's professional life than on his personal - it is more of a theatrical memoir. The glowing foreword has been written by Academy Award winning actor Martin Landau and it reflects his obvious admiration of Morse. As a fan of both of Barry Morse's television successes ("The Fugitive" and "Space: 1999") it was interesting to read about his experiences in those projects; entire chapters were devoted to both subjects. From his start as the youngest student ever admitted to RADA on a scholarship, to success on the stage, on radio, and in film and television, Morse brings the reader along on the journey. A must-read book for anyone interested in the world of entertainment and theatrical history!