Although now enshrined as a comedic institution, for virtually her entire career West's writing, singing, personality, acting and looks were belittled by critics though she kept marching confidently forward. Watts offers outstanding, clear-eyed analysis of West's career, and how censorship affected her work. 29 photos.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
- Prologue
- 1: The Biggest and the Best
- 2: The Way She Does It
- 3: Shimmadona
- 4: Speaking of the Influences of the Jook
- 5: You Can Be Had
- 6: The Subject of the Dream
- 7: Goodnight to the Dichotomies
- 8: IF You Can't Go Straight, You've Got to Go Round
- 9: Naturally, I Disagree
- 10: Bring Me Rabelais
- 11: Well, Why Ask?
- 12: You're Never Too Old to Be Younger
- Epilogue: All My Past is Really a Prologue
- Notes
