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The Way I Was

By: Marvin Hamlisch, Gerald Gardner
Narrated by: Robert Klein
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Publisher's summary

Marvin Hamlisch got his start as a rehearsal pianist for Funny Girl with Barbra Streisand, and went on to co-create A Chorus Line, write the Oscar-winning musical score for The Way We Were, and win many other awards for the music he wrote for the stage and screen. Hamlisch is one of only a handful of people to win a Grammy, a Tony, an Oscar, and an Emmy.

In this revealing autobiography, written in partnership with noted freelance writer Gerald C. Gardner, Hamlisch tells the story of his childhood, his marriage, and his friendships with stars including Liza Minnelli, Barbra Streisand, and Groucho Marx. The autobiography paints a nostalgic and intimate picture of Broadway and Hollywood.

After his death in 2012, Barbra Streisand made a tribute to him in her appearance on the 2013 Oscar broadcast. This book includes moving words from Hamlisch's many celebrity friends during the memorial service held shortly after his death.

©1992, 2013 Marvin Hamlisch and Gerald Gardner (P)2016 Audible, Inc.

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A Lovely Read

It was so interesting to hear about his early childhood and how his early mental disposition influenced his decisions way up into later adulthood. He writes honestly and with a lot of humor. From the heart he expresses his highs and painful setbacks. One gets a real picture of who he was.

The narrator was excellent!

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enjoyable makes you laugh and misty!

very enjoyable. found myself laughing out loud. Good for long drives and short trips. Highly recommend

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Beautiful book

Heartfelt words and delivery. Highly recommended whether you’re a Marvin lover or not. You’ll enjoy this hidden gem.

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Music to my ears!

Marvin narrates his biography in great detail. I loved hearing about his relationship with Barbra Streisand and Carol Bayer Sayer. The stories of his youth were also wonderful to hear about. What a talent!

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One of the best I’ve heard.

Robert Klein does a wonderful job. Such an interesting and inspiring life Hamlisch led. I couldn’t stop listening and polished it off in less than 3 days. I wish he had sprinkled some of his personal life into the first 11 chapters as I worried about him and his love life; it became a distraction. He was truly a genius I knew very little about. Beautifully done.

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Infectious told and illustriously narrated…

Infectious told by the late, but eternally masterful, Marvin Hamlisch and illustriously and honorifically narrated by the one and only, Robert Klein (who ironically portrayed Hamlisch in Marvin’s and Carole Bayer Sager’s tony-winning musical, “They’re Playing Our Song” with Klein and Lucille Ball’s daughter, Lucie Arnez…

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interesting life

I was pleased in an unexpected way by the autobiography of Marvin Hamlish!
First of all, I've been a big fan of Robert Klein for years and he is a pleasure to listen to... coincidentally, I got to see Hamlish conduct songs from They're Playing Our Song with Robert Klein and Lucy Arnez singing, just a few months before Hamlish died! This entertaining Bio brings all the pieces together!

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Well done memoir

Gifted composer of Chorus Line. Loved the presentation with excellent narrator. Will listen again soon!

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I never knew

Oh this was just enchanting, full of unexpected surprises. As a kid I played The Entertainer on my piano for hours, had the album from A Chorus Line which we sang on the bus to and from Drum and Bugle Corps performances. This book provided the background on many songs I knew and loved, now those Chorus Line sings are dancing around my head again. Listening to the book truly lit the corners of my mind. Bravo!

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A great listen

Loved listening to Marvin's life story. Lots of life wisdom sprinkled throughout. The narration is relaxing and easy to listen to. An enjoyable 'read'.

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