Profile for BroodingReader28

This year I bought all the Broadway myself. For my mother's Christmas present, I got tickets to see Memphis. (Not exactly my type of thing and I've stayed away from it after reading the reviews, but I know she'll enjoy it.) For my siblings, two brothers and two sister in laws, I bought tickets for all of us to see American Idiot since we grew up Green Day fans and it would be a fun night out for all of us together. For myself, I got Patti's memoir (already had the audio recording, but wanted ...

What draws me to this book, and I presume to Sondheim in general, is the recurring idea of "the artist at work". I haven't read his book yet; however, I did order it as a Christmas present to myself. As an artist, one would constantly be affected by his environs and I think that a book that interjects anecdotes, theatrical history, and occasional bitchiness is sure to be a good read. I also find Sondheim VERY knowledgeable about cultural history and about interpersonal dynamics. Regardless, e...