First published 2004
Kate Hepburn sits by the fireplace in her family home, sharing intimate stories from her remarkable career. She recalls her film debut at twenty-three and her final role at eighty-four, spanning over fifty years in American cinema. The legendary actress opens up about her famous collaborators: Cary Grant, Humphrey Bogart, and John Wayne as co-stars; George Cukor, Howard Hawks, and John Huston as directors; Howard Hughes and John Ford as lovers who became lifelong friends. Kate admits to being spoiled, selfish, and demanding throughout her career, but she refuses to apologize for her fierce independence. In these whispered conversations, she reveals both her triumphs and her deepest regrets. Most significantly, she shares the secret story of her relationship with Spencer Tracy, the brilliant actor who struggled with fame and became the love of her life during their magnificent and turbulent years together.
Genres: biography, 20th-century, american, film
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: celebrity, memoir, romance
Setting: America, United States
Period: 20th Century
317 pages · Paperback · Robert Laffont