The acclaimed actor profiles his turbulent relationship with his father and discusses his 2010 appearance in a celebrity genealogy show to solve the disappearance of a WWII hero grandparent and his discovery of astounding family secrets.
In his unique and engaging voice, the acclaimed actor of stage and screen shares the emotional story of his complicated relationship with his father and the deeply buried family secrets that shaped his life and career
There is no logical reason for my current life path, which diverges sharply from what my nationality and class suggested. Yet, living is an art, not a science. Writing my first memoir, Not My Father's Son, was liberating and empowered others to confront their own traumas. I realized the impact of my words and the importance of authenticity. However, one never fully recovers from the past; instead, we learn to manage it. Believing you've triumphed over trauma—be it abuse, addiction, or personal flaws—can lead to complacency and denial. This book serves as a reminder to resist the allure of a Hollywood ending. Much of my narrative unfolds in Hollywood, where, following a nervous breakdown at 28, work has often pulled me from personal crises to stages around the world. It also explores my marriages, beginning with my first breakup and culminating in my second marriage, with many misadventures in between. Through each failed relationship and encounter with icons like Liza, Gore Vidal, and Kubrick, I reflect on the lessons learned and how they shaped me into a happy, flawed, and vulnerable middle-aged man—carrying a lot of baggage.
Alan Cumming and Grant Shaffer's world-traveling dogs are back...and off to Scotland! When Honey falls in love with a handsome Scottish pup, will Leon be able to protect their dads on his own?Honey and Leon have done a very good job of keeping their dads safe--but now the dads have decided to travel again! So the two loyal dogs pack up their disguises and secretly follow them all the way to Europe on a Scottish Highland adventure.All is going according to plan...until Honey becomes besotted with a charming Scottish dog named Coll! Can Leon manage to keep their dads out of trouble on his own while Honey is gallivanting with her new beau?Actor Alan Cumming and artist Grant Shaffer bring to life the imagined secret identities of the two dogs they once owned. Hilarious, sassy dialogue and wild escapades make this an unmissable read-aloud, perfect for families who love to put on a show!
Determined to keep their dads safe on their trip to France, two dogs disguise themselves and follow along.
In Victor and Barry’s Kelvinside Compendium, Alan Cumming and Forbes Masson reminisce about their hectic years as Victor and Barry through both beloved and never-before-seen photos, songs and musings in a scrapbook style compendium, including a foreword from former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.