"A world-class director interviews the Master, and every line is
fascinating. As with Zen and the Art of Archery and other texts
about mastery, the shock of pleasure in reading this enlightened
and affectionate conversation is the utter simplicity that comes
with true mastery. There is laughter too, as with anything
first-rate in this form. Wilder and Crowe don't waste time on
theory or generalities, and the result -- as in their film work --
is truth, pure and simple." -- Mike Nichols
"It's always best to hear straight from the director about his own
work. This book of interviews is just that: rich in information and
autobiographical detail, filled with wonderful anecdotes and
observations, often irreverent and hilarious, and sometimes
surprisingly moving. Cameron Crowe's book is like Wilder's best
films: sharply observed, absolutely succinct and precise, funny but
always with a very strong, serious foundation. Billy Wilder is one
of the few genuine masters we have left, from a period in film
history that is now gone. Which makes Conversations with Wilder all
the more precious and valuable." -- Martin Scorsese
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