Jim Carrey je kanadsko-americký herec a komik, známy svojou mimoriadnou schopnosťou stvárniť širokú škálu postáv. Jeho komediálny talent, ktorý sa prejavil v improvizačných a stand-up scénach, mu otvoril dvere k úspechu v Hollywoode. Carrey dokáže spojiť fyzickú komédiu s hlbokými emóciami, čo mu umožňuje stvárniť absurdné aj dojemné postavy. Jeho vystúpenia často skúmajú témy identity a reality, čím divákom ponúka jedinečný pohľad na ľudskú skúsenosť.
Odvážna sonda do samého srdca továrne na sny -- Hollywoodu.
Na začiatku príbehu sa úspešná filmová hviezda Jim Carrey, multimilionár topiaci sa v bohatstve, nachádza v stave hlbokej depresie. Cíti sa osamelý, zúfalo túži po láske, má strach zo smrti aj z toho, že upadne do zabudnutia. Skúšal už všeličo, ale nič nedokáže rozptýliť oblak prázdnoty a nudy, ktorý mu visí nad hlavou... Hoci sa hlavná postava nazýva Jim Carrey, nejde o autobiografiu v pravom zmysle slova. Spomienky a dezinformácie sú román, v ktorom sa prelína skutočnosť s fikciou, je to sonda do samého srdca továrne na sny – Hollywoodu, s jej krvilačnými agentmi a ľahkovážnymi celebritami, no predovšetkým odvážna reflexia privilégií, priateľstva, lásky, závislosti od slávy a hľadania zmyslu života.
Jim Carrey je filmovou hvězdou. Miláčkem diváků i kritiků. Multimilionářem zajištěným na několik životů dopředu. Přesto se nachází ve stavu hluboké deprese. Cítí se osamělý, touží po lásce a bojí se smrti. Ale ačkoli se hlavní postava knihy Vzpomínky a lži jmenuje Jim Carrey, nejedná se o životopis v obvyklém slova smyslu.
The story follows Roland, a wave anxious about his fate when he reaches the shore. As he journeys deeper into the ocean, he discovers a profound realization: he is not merely a wave, but part of the vast and interconnected ocean. This transformative journey explores themes of identity, interconnectedness, and the fear of change, offering an uplifting message about embracing one's true nature.
A Lifetime of No Respect but Plenty of Sex and Drugs
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An American comic icon tells the story of his second–act rise from obscurity to multimedia stardom. "When I was a kid," writes Rodney Dangerfield, "I worked tough places in show business––places like Fonzo's Knuckle Room. Or Aldo's, formerly Vito's, formerly Nunzio's. That was a tough joint. I looked at the menu. They had broken leg of lamb." For once, one of America's most beloved comic icons isn't kidding. Dangerfield has seen every aspect of the entertainment industry: the rough–and–tumble nightclubs, the backstage gag–writing sessions, the drugs, the hookers, the lousy day jobs – and the red–carpet star treatment. As he traces his route from a poor childhood on Long Island to his enshrinement as a comedy legend, he takes readers on a roller–coaster ride through a life that has been alternately touching, sordid, funny, raunchy, and uplifting – equal parts "Little Orphan Annie" and "Caligula." And unlike most celebrity autobiographers, he seems to have no qualms about delivering the unfiltered whole story, warts and all. Dangerfield's personal story is also a rollicking show business tale, full of marquee name–droppings (Adam Sandler, Sam Kinison, Jim Carrey, Johnny Carson, Jerry Seinfeld) and good stories about same. Defying the old saws about the fleeting nature of fame and the dearth of second acts in American life, Dangerfield transformed himself from a debt–ridden aluminium–siding salesman named Jack Roy to a multimedia superstar – and stayed an icon for decades. His catchphrase – "I get no respect" – has entered the lexicon, and he remains a visible cultural presence and perennial talk–show guest. Dangerfield's hilarious and inspiring musings should thrill comedy fans and pop–culture watchers, and his second–act comeback will strike a chord with readers of all stripes. Maybe he'll even get some respect.
