Few actors have had a career as dynamic as that Kathleen Turner's; success has followed her from the television screen to major blockbusters, from indie films to the theater stage. Over her forty-year career, Turner has developed an instinctual knowledge of what it takes to be a successful actor, and, in her conversations with esteemed film professor Dustin Morrow, she shares these lessons with the world. With her iconic wit on full display, Turner dazzles readers with her shrewd insights on the craft of acting and charming anecdotes from her own storied career. Touching on each of her roles, she expounds on the lessons she's learned and describes her journey of discovery in the world of acting. An epic and intense one-on-one master class in acting from the best teacher imaginable, Kathleen Turner on Acting is a must for acting and directing students of every age, established actors and directors, filmmakers, theater pros, and artists of every stripe.
"Through all of her roles--personal, professional, and in service to others-- Kathleen Turner stays true to herself, and I admire that. ...an exceptional actress who is also a very gutsy, out-there woman."
Jane Fonda
"Kathleen Turner opens up about her incredible career on the big screen, TV, and, of course, on the stage taking us behind the scenes in her new book…She dishes on her career, on-screen lovers, health struggles and more…Turner's book is a masterclass in life for actors and non-actors alike…Quite the read."
Good Morning America
"So great for actors and directors to learn from such a great actress and pro! I feel so lucky to have gotten to work with Kathleen, and am so enjoying her taking us through her work in these conversations."
