Brief Encounters: Conversations, Magic Moments, and Assorted Hijinks
Oct 2014 · Macmillan + ORM
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Reminiscences from the legendary talk show host: "Erudite and witty . . . Brief Encounters is very good and very funny." — Chicago Tribune
On his talk show, Dick Cavett welcomed leading figures from film, music, theater, literature, comedy, and politics, and engaged them in conversation that made viewers feel like the discussion was taking place in their own living rooms. In Brief Encounters, Cavett introduces us to the fascinating characters who have crossed his path, and also offers piquant commentary on contemporary politics, the indignities of travel, the nature of comedy writing, and the utter improbability of being alive at all.
"A touching essay about the late James Gandolfini, a fond remembrance of an afternoon at Stan Laurel's small Los Angeles apartment, sparring with Muhammed Ali, and being talked into signing on as Apple's first celebrity pitchman by a young Steve Jobs are all here, as are Cavett's warm memories of John Lennon." — Esquire
"Includes numerous observations about contemporary culture and politics—neither Democrats nor Republicans are spared." — USA Today
"A delightful peek behind the curtain at celebrities, complex characters, and the nuances of everyday life—all told with his singular wit and style." — Publishers Weekly
Includes a foreword by Jimmy Fallon
On his talk show, Dick Cavett welcomed leading figures from film, music, theater, literature, comedy, and politics, and engaged them in conversation that made viewers feel like the discussion was taking place in their own living rooms. In Brief Encounters, Cavett introduces us to the fascinating characters who have crossed his path, and also offers piquant commentary on contemporary politics, the indignities of travel, the nature of comedy writing, and the utter improbability of being alive at all.
"A touching essay about the late James Gandolfini, a fond remembrance of an afternoon at Stan Laurel's small Los Angeles apartment, sparring with Muhammed Ali, and being talked into signing on as Apple's first celebrity pitchman by a young Steve Jobs are all here, as are Cavett's warm memories of John Lennon." — Esquire
"Includes numerous observations about contemporary culture and politics—neither Democrats nor Republicans are spared." — USA Today
"A delightful peek behind the curtain at celebrities, complex characters, and the nuances of everyday life—all told with his singular wit and style." — Publishers Weekly
Includes a foreword by Jimmy Fallon
Reminiscences from the legendary talk show host: "Erudite and witty . . . Brief Encounters is very good and very funny." — Chicago Tribune
On his talk show, Dick Cavett welcomed leading figures from film, music, theater, literature, comedy, and politics, and engaged them in conversation that mad...
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Dick Cavett was the host of The Dick Cavett Show on ABC and PBS, and he also hosted talk shows on the USA, HBO, and CNBC cable networks. He appears frequently on stage, screen, and new media, and he was nominated for his most recent Emmy Award in 2012. He is the author of Talk Show and the coauthor of Cavett and Eye on Cavett, and he writes an online opinion column for The New York Times. He lives in New York City and Montauk, New York.
Dick Cavett was the host of The Dick Cavett Show on ABC and PBS, and he also hosted talk shows on the USA, HBO, and CNBC cable networks. He appears frequently on stage, screen, and new media, and he was nominated for his most recent Emmy Award in 2012. He is the author of Talk Show and the coaut...
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