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It's Always Something
Author: Gilda Radner

Book Information
Publisher: Simon Schuster
Book Type: Hardcover
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ISBN-13: 9780671638689 - ISBN-10: 0671638688
Publication Date: 6/1989
Pages: 269


Other Versions of this Book: Paperback, Paperback, Audio Cassette (Abridged)

Book Description:
"I had wanted to wrap this book up in a neat little package. I wanted a perfect ending. Now I've learned the hard way that some poems don't rhyme, and some stories don't have a clear beginning, middle, and end."

The world fondly remembers the many faces of Gilda Radner: the adamant but misinformed Emily Litella; the hyperkinetic Girl Scout Judy Miller; the irrepressibly nerdy Lisa Loopner; the gross-out queen of local network news, Rosanne Rosannadanna. A supremely funny performer, Gilda lost a long and painful struggle in May 1989 to "the most unfunny thing in the world"--cancer. But the face she showed the world during this dark time was one of great courage and hope. It's Always Something is the story of her struggle told in Gilda's own remarkable words--a personal chronicle of strength and indomitable spirit and love undiminished by the cruel ravages of disease.

This is Gilda, with whom we laughed on Saturday Night Live: warm, big-hearted, outrageous, and real. This is Gilda's last gift to us: the magnificent final performance of an incomparable entertainer whose life, though tragically brief, enriched our own lives beyond measure.


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Top Member Book Reviews

Stephanie S. wrote on 5/27/2009...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

I adored Gilda Radner and was so saddened by her death. This is her story not only about her struggle with ovarian cancer, but also her marriage to Gene Wilder and some of her career triumphs. It's as sad as you would expect, since her struggle was very tough to read about. While she was very brave, her vulnerability came through too. As a big fan, it was nice to get to know a bit more about her life.


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Lorelei C. (loreleic) wrote on 10/14/2009...


this was a good book but so sad she went through so much i give it 5 stars

Alicia A. (YankeeGirl) wrote on 3/25/2007...


The story of Gilda Radner's battle with cancer...touching and empowering!

Janice M. (hscall) wrote on 2/25/2007...


Poignant account of GIlda's life.

Michelle W. (sixxchic) wrote on 8/13/2006...


Wonderful biography on Gilda's life.Her life with Gene Wilder and her fight against cancer.


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