My Life with Noel Coward »

This is the definitive memoir of the private Noel Coward by the only man with the compassionate insight and first-hand experience to write it. Graham Payn, star of many of Coward's shows, shared the Master's professional and private life for thirty years. When Coward kept the rest of the world at bay, Payn remained at his side as confidant and friend. No one else was as privy to Coward's doubts and dreams.

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Graham Payn, a close friend of Coward's for some 30 years, writes a loving, engagingly gossipy portrait of Coward's life, career, and numerous fascinating friends. Liberally interspersed with excerpts from Coward's work and personal diaries, including previously unpublished theater writings, it also contains many fine b&w photographs. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)