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(More customer reviews)I picked up the first of Michael Palin's diaries abnout a year ago and found it to be a most entertaining read. Seeing the behind-the-scenes machinations of one of the world's funniest troupes was amazing, but to see the gentle reflective family man behind the "lumberjack" who will forever be OK was a revelation. The book truly gave the reader the feeling of being a part of the Palin family besides sharing the insights of the diarist who, it turns out, is quite the Zelig in terms of who he knows and the various well-known people who became a part of his life.
I was enthusiastic but a bit leery when picking up the second book, Halfway to Hollywood. I did not see how it could be as enjoyable given that the bulk of the Python works could be seen in the proverbial rearview mirror. But if anything, this book is at least the equal of its predecessor...warm, revealing, and entertaining. I came away from the book with the realization that Palin may be one of the most grounded celebrities in the world.
Reading this work has made me go out and find some of his lesser-known works ( lesser known to US audiences )because I see this gentleman as someone I'd really like to spend more time with. These pages read like conversation with a friend...a very polite, very insightful friend who has left an indelible mark in the world.
I could not recommend this more.
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