Background
Ustinov, Peter Alexander was born on April 16, 1921 in London. Son of Iona and Nadia (Benois) University.
(The marvelously wry "two acts of war separated by a truce...)
The marvelously wry "two acts of war separated by a truce for refreshment" which was launched at Lincoln Center. The tale of the common soldier who is about to be buried with honors but who, on investigation, turns out to be the same fall-guy throughout the world's history, dragging his wife along with him. As a matter of fact, the general we first meet, the one who is so busy arranging the television cameras correctly, turns out as well to be the same indifferent and reckless warrior throughout history. And the same priest keeps turning up too. Over and over the same wars recur and the same common soldier is buried with honors after death. "Intelligent and literate, gifted with wit, sardonic humor and a saving sense of low comedy." - New York Daily News "Being against war can be fun. You grin often enough." - New York Times "Witty and poignant and refreshing... How so much is compressed so vividly in one evening is something of a theatrical miracle." - New York Post
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("I wish to cause no pain, except where it is deserved." -...)
"I wish to cause no pain, except where it is deserved." -- Peter Ustinov The legendary Peter Ustinov was one of the world's most versatile and talented contributors to the arts. Ustinov's talents were widely demonstrated both in print and on television. It has been said that reading Ustinov is like listening to a good story told by an old friend. His style exudes a sophistication and charm that captures the imagination, lifts the spirits, and challenges the mind. Readers of this collection will relish the ample wit and telling observations that fill each page. Whether his subject is one of the world's major hot spots or a political/military conflict, the peculiarities of our complex human nature with its many not-so-significant foibles, the quirks of religion and other forms of belief, or just the thoughtful observations of a world traveler, Ustinov Still at Large will tickle your funny bone, strike an emotional chord, and make you realize that people who care can make a difference.
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(Peter Ustinov writes a weekly column in the "European". H...)
Peter Ustinov writes a weekly column in the "European". His essays combine wit and wisdom over many subjects. This is the second collection of his columns which combines the expected humour of one of the world's greatest storytellers with a special understanding of the human condition. The book is illustrated with Peter Ustinov's own cartoons and caricatures. Peter Ustinov is known for his contribution to the worlds of theatre, film and literature. He has worked for many years on behalf of UNICEF and was awarded the Order of the Smile. He received a CBE in 1975 and a knighthood in 1990.
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(Sir Peter Ustinov's beautifully crafted autobiography is ...)
Sir Peter Ustinov's beautifully crafted autobiography is told with exquisite wit and insight. From his birth in April 1921, it spans his extraordinary career as actor, playwright, film star, and director, confirming his early belief that he is 'irrevocably betrothed to laughter'. Ustinov's renowned gift for mimicry is exploited to the full in Dear Me. Eccentric relatives, school masters, sergeant majors, and manic Hollywood moguls are all brought unforgettably to life.
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(A collection of anecdotes from Peter Ustinov's interviews...)
A collection of anecdotes from Peter Ustinov's interviews, books and articles. In this book, Ustinov considers such diverse topics as religion, tennis, children and fellow celebrities.
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(Peter Ustinov was revered as one of the world's truly leg...)
Peter Ustinov was revered as one of the world's truly legendary entertainers. As an actor, producer, director, novelist, playwright, and columnist, his body of work was not only vast and thoroughly impressive, but enduring. Add a Dash of Pity, a superb collection of short stories, shows Sir Peter at his narrative, perceptive best. Ustinov possessed the uncommon ability to amuse and touch readers simultaneously, a talent which has nowhere been better displayed than in this fascinating array of short stories, which includes: "The Man Who Took It Easy," "The Wingless Icarus," "The Man in the Moon," "A Place in the Shade," "A Word in the World's Ear," "There Are 43,200 Seconds in a Day," "The Aftertaste," and the title piece, "Add a Dash of Pity."
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(Peter Ustinov was revered as one of the world's truly leg...)
Peter Ustinov was revered as one of the world's truly legendary entertainers. As an actor, producer, director, novelist, playwright, and columnist, his body of work was not only vast and thoroughly impressive, but enduring. Add a Dash of Pity, a superb collection of short stories, shows Sir Peter at his narrative, perceptive best. Ustinov possessed the uncommon ability to amuse and touch readers simultaneously, a talent which has nowhere been better displayed than in this fascinating array of short stories, which includes: "The Man Who Took It Easy," "The Wingless Icarus," "The Man in the Moon," "A Place in the Shade," "A Word in the World's Ear," "There Are 43,200 Seconds in a Day," "The Aftertaste," and the title piece, "Add a Dash of Pity."
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(This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. T...)
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
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("Bartram Krumnagel yilin 'anti-kahramani'... Bir tur, 'ha...)
"Bartram Krumnagel yilin 'anti-kahramani'... Bir tur, 'hakkaniyetli hoduk'. Ustionov'un mizahi aci, kulagi ise cok duyari... Kahramanlarla kotuler kolaylikla yer degistirebilecek tipler." - Harper's"Ustinov'un yazarligi gevrek bir melanet tasiyor... Mizahi asit gibi... yuksek iddialara sahip yuksek (ve alcak) komediye duyarli bir tiyatrocu gozune sahip. 'absurd'u cok iyi taniyor ve tanitiyor..." Lewis Vogler, San Francisco ChronicleHer cagin bir kahramani vardir. Her kahraman, hemen yaninda "anti"sini de yaratir.Peter Ustinov insanlari ve kulturleri karsi karsiya getirmeye, her iki tarafin sahte ve kasinti yanlarini mizahiyla cokertmeye bayiliyor.Kitabin kahramani olan, cagimizin anti-kahramani donanimindaki Bartram Krumnagel, Amerika'daki adi onemsiz bir orta-bati kentinin, isinde iddiali bir emniyet mudurudur. Ona minnet duyan kent halki, odul olarak sevgili(!) esiyle birlikte gidebilecegi bir dunya turu biletleri sunar. Besbelli, hain kurtlar bu arada ondan kurtulmayi da amaclar. Krumnagel, daha ilk duragi olan Ingiltere'de bir bara girer: Ihtiyar bir Iskocla agiz dalasina kalkisir, dama sarhoslugun etkisiyle dilinin kontrolunu kacirinca, Krumnagel da silahindaki kursunlari patlatir... Orta-batili polis, bir anda kendini cinayet suclusu durumunda bulur. Bunun sonucunda, Krumnagel ile Ingiltere'nin geleneksel yasa ve hukuk duzeni arasindaki o harikulade zitliklar ortaya sacilir... Atlas Okyanusu'nun iki yanindaki adalet kavramlarina iliskin, kahkahalar attiracak, zaman zaman vahsi, kesinlikle carpici bir satir...Peter Ustinov bu kitabinda, siradan insanlardan nasil devler olusabildigini, gucun kudretini gozler onune seriyor. Tabii butun "anti"leriyle birlikte... Mizah gibi gorunse de, aslinda insanlik durumlarinin ta kendisini anlatan "Cagimizin Anti-Kahramani Bay Krumnagel", turunun en ozel orneklerinden biri...
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(In small English village, a trigger-happy policeman finds...)
In small English village, a trigger-happy policeman finds himself disastrously stranded on the wrong side of the law. Reissued to tie in with the publication of MONSIEUR RENE, from the author of THE LOSER.
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(Círculo de Lectores. Barcelona. 1975. 20 cm. 296 p., 2 h....)
Círculo de Lectores. Barcelona. 1975. 20 cm. 296 p., 2 h. il. Encuadernación en tapa dura de editorial ilustrada. Ustinov, Peter 1921-2004. Traducción, Justo G. Beramendi .. Este libro es de segunda mano y tiene o puede tener marcas y señales de su anterior propietario. Cubierta deslucida. ISBN: 84-226-0682-8
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(This novel from Sir Peter Ustinov features the Old Man an...)
This novel from Sir Peter Ustinov features the Old Man and Mr Smith, who are none other than God and Satan on a joint fact-finding mission to Earth. It is a story full of wit, satire and insight, providing a view of our world through the eyes of the immortals.
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Ustinov, Peter Alexander was born on April 16, 1921 in London. Son of Iona and Nadia (Benois) University.
Student, Westminster School, London. Student, Mr. Gibbs Preparatory School, London. Student, London Theatre School.
Doctor of Music (honorary), Cleveland Institute Music, 1967. Honorary Doctor of Laws, University Dundee, 1969. Honorary Doctor of Laws, LaSalle College of Philadelphia, 1971.
Honorary Doctor of Laws, University Ottawa, 1991. Doctor of Letters (honorary), University Lancaster, 1972. Doctorate (honorary), University Toronto, 1995.
Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Georgetown University, 1988. Doctorate (honorary), Free University Brussels, 1995.
The Way Ahead (collaborated on screenplay) 1944, Odette 1950, Hotel Sahara 1951, Quo Vadis 1951, Beau Brummel 1954, The Egyptian 1954, We’re no Angels 1955, Lola Montes 1955, Spartacus 1961 (AcademyServed in army 1942-1946. United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund Ambassador of Goodwill. Appeared in; director operas Magic Flute, Hamburg 1968, Don Quichotte, Paris 1973 (also designed and produced), Don Giovanni, Edinburgh 1973 (also designed), Les Brigands, Berlin 1978, Mavra, Milan 1982, Katja Kabanowa, Hamburg 1985, The Marriage of Figaro (Salzburg and Hamburg) 1987.
Commander Ordre des Arts et des Lettres.
(This unique collection of quotables, drawn from Peter Ust...)
(This novel from Sir Peter Ustinov features the Old Man an...)
(A second collection of Sir Peter Ustinov's pieces gathere...)
(a very personal guided tour of a Russia only a few have b...)
(In small English village, a trigger-happy policeman finds...)
(The marvelously wry "two acts of war separated by a truce...)
(Sir Peter Ustinov's beautifully crafted autobiography is ...)
(A collection of anecdotes from Peter Ustinov's interviews...)
(Peter Ustinov was revered as one of the world's truly leg...)
(Peter Ustinov was revered as one of the world's truly leg...)
(A book by the son of Klop Ustinov, a famous British book ...)
(sketches by the author of those Nazis tried for war crimes,)
(Peter Ustinov writes a weekly column in the "European". H...)
(This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. T...)
("I wish to cause no pain, except where it is deserved." -...)
(Boston, Little Brown (1983) 1st American Edition. Fine bo...)
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(, 103 pages including Cast List at front)
(Dust jacket design by Sarah El Bindari. His second novel ...)
(Add A Dash Of Pity, by Ustinov, Peter)
(Autobiography of Peter Ustinov.)
(1958 Random House Hardcover)
(Book by Ustinov, Peter)
(Círculo de Lectores. Barcelona. 1975. 20 cm. 296 p., 2 h....)
(The Old Man and Mr. Smith: A Fable by Peter Ustinov.)
(Hard cover book.)
(First Edition)
(1st Arcade ed)
(Like New!!!)
(Great read!)
(208pages. 18x11x2cm. Broché.)
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Chancellor University Durham, 1992. President World Federalist Movement, 1992. With British Army, 1942-1946.
Married 1st Isolde Denham in 1940 (divorced in 1950), one daughter. Married 2nd Suzanne Cloutier in 1954 (divorced in 1971), one son two daughter. Married 3rd Helene du Lau d’Allemans in 1972.