Joel Grey

Tony and Academy Award-winning Master of Ceremonies in Cabaret tells his remarkable life story from Vaudeville to Broadway. Born Joel David Katz in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1932, he began his acting career at age 9 and remained hooked for over 7 decades. Although he was married for 24 years, had a family, and seemed to have a picture perfect life, he was ambivalent about his sexual identity. He spent most of his life hiding his “Jewishness” and his homosexuality. “Joel’s story comes straight from his heart right into yours.” – Carol Burnett.… (mais)

I love Joel Grey but who doesn't. He will forever be imprinted on my mind as the master of ceremonies in Cabaret. I saw it twice. The second time with Alan Cumming which didn't quite do it for me. The highlight of this book is experience as the master of ceremony in Cabaret. It defined him ever after. He repeated the role to great success on the road. But also touching was his dealing with his homosexuality and finally sharing it with his wife of twenty-five years who he loved deeply. She couldn't take the news and left him immediately never to talk to him again. A sad conclusion to his story. He had affairs with men but never found himself as a homosexual man. The book is touching and fun if you like showbiz and I do. I highly recommend this book.… (mais)