The EGOT-winning composer of
The Way We Were
and
A Chorus Line
recounts his remarkable life from childhood to Broadway and Hollywood.
The son of Jewish Viennese immigrants, six-year-old Marvin Hamlisch’s early musical talent and discipline led him to Julliard, where he studied for more than a decade. From there, Hamlisch got his start as a rehearsal pianist for
Funny Girl
starring Barbra Streisand. He went on to co-create the classic American musical
and wrote the Oscar Award–winning musical score for
. Hamlisch is one of only a handful of people to achieve EGOT status—winning an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony.
In this autobiography, Hamlisch tells the tale of his life and career, revealing personal stories of his childhood, his marriage, and his friendships with stars including Liza Minnelli, Groucho Marx, and others. It offers an intimate view of his life and a compelling portrait of Broadway and Hollywood through the second half of the twentieth century.