Customer Reviews
Fascinating and very witty - By: Renate Bahnemann, 20 Jan 2008 
What a fascinating character!
One of those books that I was reluctant to finish as the last page drew nearer.
Prior to reading this book I only knew Peter Ustinov as the delightful character Hercule Poirot in Agatha Christie films. But I learned that he had a very long career in the theatre & that his talents seemed to include almost alll areas in it.
His background alone makes for interesting reading. He is the child of Russian immigrants who settled in England but his (very talented) ancestors came from far & wide & included countries such as Ethiopia & Israel.
Parts of the book is written in the style of a soul searching dialogue between Peter Ustinov & himself, hence the title. He makes some insightful comments about life & the world. In general throughout the book I was struck by what appears to be the extreme intelligence of someone who oddly enough did not do well in school.
Many parts of the book are pure entertainment. I laughed aloud in many places. His descriptions of his eccentric relatives, his experiences in the army, how he dealt with rebellious students at Durham university are alll very funny.
I can recommend this book. It is highly entertaining & amusing. But it also contains some insightful observations by a highly intelligent, observant & unique personality.
good car talk - By: Stephen Gibson, 17 Apr 2003 Why i bought this i dont know.I put it in the car & the trip flew in.He has the sort of voice that relaxes you & makes time fly.
