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Sir Peter Ustinov's beautifully crafted autobiography is told with exquisite wit and insight. From his birth in April 1921, it spans his extraordinary career as actor, playwright, film star, and director, confirming his early belief that he is 'irrevocably betrothed to laughter'. Ustinov's renowned gift for mimicry is exploited to the full in Dear Me. Eccentric relatives, school masters, sergeant majors, and manic Hollywood moguls are all brought unforgettably to life.

Highlights from the acclaimed BBC Radio 4 programme, selected and introduced by Nigel Rees. This exclusive compilation was first published to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Quote, Unquote. It takes a fond look a the show in which celebrity guests are quizzed about quotations, famous and obscure, and invited to contribute their own quotes and anecdotes.

Peter Ustinov was an actor, director, author and raconteur who won many awards in his lifetime, including Academy Awards, Emmys, Golden Globes and BAFTAs. In this collection, we hear—in his own words—about his thoughts on being a writer and director, and those who influenced him. He discusses his childhood and upbringing as well as providing insights into his family. Peter, in his own unique style, also talks about his work, ageing and the future.

Sir Peter Alexander Ustinov, born Peter Alexander Freiherr von Ustinov in London, England (April 16, 1921-March 28, 2004) was a British actor, writer and director. An internationally known raconteur, he was a fixture on television talk shows and lecture circuits for much of his career. Ustinov received two Academy Awards and two other Oscar nominations (one for screenwriting), a BAFTA Award, three Emmy Awards, and a Grammy Award. The following recording is from a tv interview from the 1980s.

Sir Peter Ustinov ist unvergessen. Der Mann, der so vieles war: Schauspieler von Weltrang, weitgereister Erdenbürger, Kulturmensch, scharfsinniger Feingeist und ironie-begabter Humorist. Dieses Hörbuch ist eine Hommage an den Altmeister so vieler Disziplinen. Wir lauschen gebannt seinem Vortrag "Die Hohe Kunst der Unterhaltung", bei dem er uns aus ganzem Herzen lachen lässt.

Als Sir Peter Ustinov 2004 nach langer schwerer Krankheit starb, trauerten die Menschen weltweit um ihn, den großartigen Schauspieler, den talentierten Erzähler, den wunderbaren Menschen, den Weltbürger. In diesen Gesprächen mit dem Rundfunk berichtet er aus seinem Leben, wie man ihn kennt: bescheiden und humorvoll, intelligent und warmherzig.