Patti LuPone: A Memoir (spoiler alert) — Page 5

#101

Patti LuPone: A Memoir

Posted: 9/18/10 at 9:31am

Terri Klausner.

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"There is no problem so big that it cannot be run away from." ~ Charles M. Schulz

#102

Patti LuPone: A Memoir

Posted: 9/18/10 at 1:21pm

An example of Klausner's behavior might have helped make Patti seem more than just paranoid.

#103

Patti LuPone: A Memoir

Posted: 9/18/10 at 1:33pm

I recall her mentioning things like taking down Patti's reviews in the back hallways and putting up Terri's. Perhaps it wasn't Terri herself, but still something that would upset the star of any show.

#104

Patti LuPone: A Memoir

Posted: 9/18/10 at 1:36pm

I thought that was more what the chorus was doing. At least, that was how I interpreted it.

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When I see the phrase "the ____ estate", I imagine a vast mansion in the country full of monocled men and high-collared women receiving letters about productions across the country and doing spit-takes at whatever they contain. -Kad

#105

Patti LuPone: A Memoir

Posted: 9/18/10 at 1:38pm

I can not WAIT to read this!!! Appearently I'm getting it for my birthday on Tuesday But... SHHHHH... I'm not supposed to know

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEtRWI_U0Mw

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Updated On: 9/18/10 at 01:38 PM

#106

Patti LuPone: A Memoir

Posted: 9/18/10 at 7:42pm

"I thought that was more what the chorus was doing. At least, that was how I interpreted it."

Yeah, that was how I remember it, too. Either way, that would rattle any actor.

#107

Patti LuPone: A Memoir

Posted: 9/18/10 at 7:51pm

Don't forget that Patti was also losing her voice early in the run in California during the try-outs because she was struggling with the notes, as she mentions. Terri went on for her several times, including press night. Rumors were swirling backstage that either Terri would be bumped up or (and this one wasn't entirely unfounded) that Barbra Streisand had approached Robert Stigwood for the film rights and the role of Eva, and he was willing to play if she would take over. (In truth, Stiggie turned her down.)

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"There is no problem so big that it cannot be run away from." ~ Charles M. Schulz

#108

Patti LuPone: A Memoir

Posted: 9/19/10 at 12:16am

Finally got the audio book player to download the book and I can't wait to hear it! And in her own voice!

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#109

Patti LuPone: A Memoir

Posted: 9/19/10 at 12:31am

^ She's amazing on it Diva.

#110

Patti LuPone: A Memoir

Posted: 9/19/10 at 2:30am

Her airplane story is hilarious! "Tina! Call 1-800-CONCORD!" "What the f*ck just happened?!"

#111

Patti LuPone: A Memoir

Posted: 9/19/10 at 12:29pm

I finished the book yesterday. I could not put it down--I was reading it at school, even during lunch. There were so many funny things in that book. I was also really interested to hear that she was offered Fosca in Passion but had to turn it down for Sunset Boulevard. I was also shocked about the story of what happened with the Austrian alternate in Evita. I laughed when she saw Sunset on closing night and said it was just so boring. But my favorite passage was at the beginning of the chapter "Working Actor (Part 1)" when she talked about expecting people banging down doors and her love life would start up, but she said "the banging didn't happen. I guess that could be applied to my love life, too...".

#112

Patti LuPone: A Memoir

Posted: 9/19/10 at 1:02pm

Whatever vague minimal interest I had in reading this book has been aquashed dead by reading this thread.

#113

Patti LuPone: A Memoir

Posted: 9/19/10 at 4:01pm

Awesome Danny, I so agree!!. Its rare that I devour I book in 24 hours but this is one of those times. An excellent read I sooooo hope she comes back to London some day soon

#114

Patti LuPone: A Memoir

Posted: 9/19/10 at 4:13pm

What happened to the Vienna Evita?

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#115

Patti LuPone: A Memoir

Posted: 9/19/10 at 6:45pm

I got my book and audiotape earlier this week. I'm surprised that two things were not mentioned at all: "Noises Off" and the biggest health crisis of the early 80's and beyond. Maybe that will be covered in her second book. from RC in Austin, Texas

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"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)

#116

Patti LuPone: A Memoir

Posted: 9/19/10 at 7:20pm

Roman, what did you think of the reference to John Houseman's penis?

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#117

Patti LuPone: A Memoir

Posted: 9/19/10 at 7:35pm

" I laughed when she saw Sunset on closing night and said it was just so boring."

Can you say sour grapes?

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#118

Patti LuPone: A Memoir

Posted: 9/19/10 at 7:50pm

Dolly: "eeewwwwww!" That part almost made me "sick up."
StageManager2: "She's entitled to her opinion".

from RC in austin, texas

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"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)

#119

Patti LuPone: A Memoir

Posted: 9/19/10 at 8:04pm

Just finished it. The unexpected barb here and there. I was somewhat shocked at the Sondheim "real" Sunset Boulevard story (meow!). I've never thought of Patti as "one of the company" and her Les Miz "avoid chorus" story cemented it for me.

#120

Patti LuPone: A Memoir

Posted: 9/20/10 at 2:33pm

I loved everything about this book! She is a classy lady!

#121

Patti LuPone: A Memoir

Posted: 9/20/10 at 2:40pm

What happened to the Vienna Evita?

The alternate's ex-boyfriend hired some guys to rough her up. (I forget what exactly they did, though) Very Tonya Harding/Nancy Kerrigan.

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When I see the phrase "the ____ estate", I imagine a vast mansion in the country full of monocled men and high-collared women receiving letters about productions across the country and doing spit-takes at whatever they contain. -Kad

#122

Patti LuPone: A Memoir

Posted: 9/21/10 at 11:11am

I'm listening to the audiobook - every T is capitalised. Patti, there's good diction and there's ridiculousness.

#123

Patti LuPone: A Memoir

Posted: 9/21/10 at 11:38am

Wait 'til you get to the chapter devoted to Chhhhiam Toep'l.

#124

Patti LuPone: A Memoir

Posted: 9/21/10 at 11:39am

Very surprised that "Noises Off" isn't mentioned at all in the book. She was hysterical in the show.

#125

Patti LuPone: A Memoir

Posted: 9/21/10 at 1:17pm

RazzleDazzle3 I'm with you on this one. Am a fully paid up member of the Patti Lupone appreciation society