Product Description

She has been called a national treasure and has had audiences laughing wherever she has travelled with her one-woman shows. Now Dorothy Paul takes to the page with the story of her childhood in Dennistoun, her working life from the days with Kraft Cheese to "The Steamie", her marriage and her roller-coaster stage career. Dorothy's nostalgia is sharply observed and never sentimental. The vivid characters familiar from her shows - ingenious father, long-suffering mother, the tribe of aunts and at least two criminal teachers - are joined here by Variety stars and a galaxy of actors, so that the book is not only an autobiography of Dorothy Paul but also a chapter in the history of the Scottish stage and of the early days of Scottish Television. There is much humour in the book, of course, but there is also reflection on the sources of that humour: a life in the footlights but also in the shadows. Dorothy Paul presents a selection of the many parts she has played, on stage and off; her story is touching, revealing and, ultimately, a celebration of a great talent.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #583901 in Books
• Published on: 2002-09-12
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 214 pages

About the Author
Dorothy Paul is a popular actress and comedienne, well known for her role in The Steamie, as well as for her numerous theatre roles, stand-up shows and cameo appearances in Scottish comedies including Rab C Nesbitt. She lives in Glasgow.

Customer Reviews

The story of an interesting life so beautifully told
Dorothy Paul, like many in show buisiness has led an interesting life. In her book 'Revelations of a Rejected Soprano' she shares this story. The book traces her life from growing up in industrial Glasgow. Her descriptions of her family in this time are colourful and warm. She narrates the story of her love of music and her efforts to make it as a singer, the descriptions of Mr Inglewood and Miss Crawford are particularly funny. Following on Dorothy traces her career development through retail work and finally the theatre, radio and television and her life in Ireland following the birth of her daughters. A determined woman, there appears to be no hurdle too high for her. This book is recommended to all fans of Dorothy Paul and those interested in the history and development of the Scottish entertainment industry. Dororhy Paul should be heavily commended on her beautiful telling of her life story.