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Book Synopsis"Lahr creates a book worthy of its title: It is a living celebration of theater itself." —Caryn James,
New York Times Book ReviewTrade Review"Chatty, learned and wittily opinionated, Lahr’s essays bring us not only his passion for theater, but also his zest for the artistic and creative life." -- San Francisco Chronicle
"Of lasting value….Lahr patiently mines the essence of his subjects—playwrights, directors—with the affection of a fan, the insight of a confidant and the authorial flair of an experienced critic…a delight to read." -- The Economist
"John Lahr writes—beautifully—about the theatre and those who make it with an unrivalled blend of enthusiasm, perception, and analytical precision. This book is justly titled—his joy is irresistible." -- Nicholas Hytner
"An important collection." -- Steven Suskin - Huffington Post
"Engaging and loquacious company." -- The Guardian
"Impressive, entertaining and insightful…so worth reading or worth reading a second time around." -- Michelle Jones - Dallas Morning News
"Lahr…must be one of the world’s foremost experts on “show people”….[he has] an ability to look past these authors’ mythologies without demeaning their achievements." -- Jonathan Russell Clark - Literary Hub
"100 years from now this is where people will look to see what it was like back then. Bravo!" -- John Guare
