Walking with Ghosts by Gabriel Byrne
Actor Gabriel Byrne writes this atmospheric and sort of surreal memoir about his early life growing up in Ireland. If you are looking for great snippets about his work in film, keep looking. Although there are a few good snippets about his interactions with other actors, notably Laurence Olivier. He also cops to being confused about he was able to make love while still in a full suit of armor in Excalibur. Mostly the book is a stream of consciousness look at growing up. It is left up to the reader to piece the story together into a complete whole. There are some horrifying bits especially his time as an altar boy. But there aren't a lot of facts about what where and when.
It's an interesting read but I don't it really pierces the veil of Byrne's life.
Actor Gabriel Byrne writes this atmospheric and sort of surreal memoir about his early life growing up in Ireland. If you are looking for great snippets about his work in film, keep looking. Although there are a few good snippets about his interactions with other actors, notably Laurence Olivier. He also cops to being confused about he was able to make love while still in a full suit of armor in Excalibur. Mostly the book is a stream of consciousness look at growing up. It is left up to the reader to piece the story together into a complete whole. There are some horrifying bits especially his time as an altar boy. But there aren't a lot of facts about what where and when.
It's an interesting read but I don't it really pierces the veil of Byrne's life.
As a matter of fact, my anger does keep me warm