Gillian Lynne's Book of Particular Cats : A Memoir

Celebrating the 100th�anniversary of the pioneering choreographer and director, Dame Gillian Lynne's memoir is the story of a life well-lived. Admired as the creator of the most influential performances of the last century, Gillian Lynne's memoir explores the personal, star-studded stories which defined her extraordinary career. Drawing inspiration from T. S. Eliot's timeless�Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats�alongside the feline characters of the world-renowned musical,�Cats, Gillian Lynne reflects on the people who shaped her life and work.�From Sophia Loren and Margot Fonteyn to Judi Dench and Andrew Lloyd Webber, Gillian rubbed shoulders, quite literally, with stars of stage and screen.�With wit, warmth and insight, these talented individuals appear front and centre amongst her vivid, beautifully written memories. Collated by her husband, the actor Peter Land,�Gillian Lynne's Book of Particular Cats�weaves stories of hard-work, passion and love to create�a playful and inspiring portrait of a life spent in dance, theatre and artistry. This is the much-anticipated second part of Dame Gillian Lynne's autobiography, following her acclaimed memoir�A Dancer in Wartime�(Chatto & Windus).