One of todays most gifted and brilliant actresses, jill clayburgh, brings her special sensitivity to the role of barbara gordon, a successful television doc. She has written for parade and numerous other magazines. But beneath the facade, barbaras life is spinning out of control. Im dancing as fast as i can 1982 ra successful tv producer hopelessly dependent on tranquilizers tries to stop cold turkey. Watch im dancing as fast as i can full movie video. Im dancing as fast as i can is a 1982 american biographical film directed by jack hofsiss and starring jill clayburgh. Oct 03, 2011 barbara gordon is the author of the bestselling drugaddiction memoir, i m dancing as fast as i can. The soul path and intuition for every day in 2015, wings of light in 2012, and im dancing as fast as i can in 2005. I love sharing the magic of this incredible artform, and have taught thousands of people between the ages of 5 and 85 how to tap dance.
It instantly became my favorite thing to do, and 15 years later, it is still the main focus of my life. Great memoir from a very gifted dancerone of my favorites. This book tells the true story of barbara gordon and her struggle with an addiction to valium and her struggles to overcome it. Attacking the issue of valium addiction as if it were alcoholism, gambling, and crack all rolled into one is im dancing as fast as i can, a broad, obvious, and frequently unintentionally amusing movie that seems to exist for two specific reasons. People can only dance to any pace or any music for so long before they realize that theyre tired and they just might want to stop and yell out im dancing as fast as i can. This might be a little bit of an exaggeration, but stick with me here.
The author barbara gordon tells her experience dealing with addiction to valium. Im dancing as fast as i can by gordon, barbara, 1935publication date 1980. Im spelling as fast as i can 2003 tv episode title reference angels in america 2003 tv miniseries said to valium addict and youre dancing as fast as you can. Im dancing as fast as i can 9780553232264 by barbara gordon and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books. I have read and agree to the behavenet terms of use and privacy policy. Jan 01, 1980 im dancing as fast as i can, by barbara gordon this book is nonfiction about the dramatic, heartwrenching story of barbara gordons valiuminduced breakdowna breakdown that need never have happenedand of ms. Im dancing as fast as i can is an addiction literature classic. Thursday, october 25th, 2012 well, the book is taking up about every spare moment of my dayi have just three more chapters to write to finish the story. The episode name is a reference to the biographical movie im dancing as fast as i can. Im dancing as fast as i can was a huge best seller.
Former owners name in ink fp, then the book is tight and clean inside. Barbara gordons groundbreaking memoir tells the extraordinary story of a woman who has it all, or thinks she doesa career as an emmyawardwinning documentary producer, a man she loves, a world of. This disappointed me as i wanted the original version, which i read when it was first published. At 40, barbara gordon was a successful documentary producer with a devoted lover, close friends, and a.
Well, its not the first time ive ever been depressed. Provided to youtube by idoldancing as fast as i can oysterbandthis house will stand the best of oysterband 1998 2015. This is a book about a smart, successful, independent woman and the horrors she suffered at the hands of a prescriptionhappy culture. I just ran across this old blog of mine and read thru it. Maybe were just shooting stars needing something to hold on to, but each thing we touch seems to vanish, like candles and friends they burn at both ends. Kassandra montgomery the book of lost things by john connolly was very well done. I envisioned a sweaty tap dancer on an audition with stamping feet and swinging arms speeding faster and faster, desperately looking for any kind of acknowledgement, applause or recognitionbut to no avail. Of the three books, this one was the most familiar to me.
Will this effectively related account of acute drug withdrawal have a cinderella ending. A number of books about substance abuse have come out since im dancing as fast as i can, but it still should be on the bookshelves or kindle of everyone directly or indirectly involved with addiction. Im dancing as fast as i can by barbara gordon nook book. Barbara gordon true story of a womans druginduced breakdown and her courageous struggle back to a new life. Buy a cheap copy of im dancing as fast as i can gordon book. Im dancing as fat as i canreferences wikisimpsons, the. Ill choose my halloween memory winners tonight and post their names tomorrow.
Messenger published the international newsletter global citizen biannually 198990, subscribed to in twenty nations. Im dancin as fast as i can was created in 1984 by miriam schapiro in cubism style. Finalist, national book awards 1980 for autobiography hardcover. Restaurants were too noisy, streets too wide, stores to crowded, buildings too tall, elevators too fast. About barbara gordon barbara gordon is the author of the bestselling drugaddiction memoir, im dancing as fast as i can. A little ambiguous, but it was meant to be that way. Appears in 3 books from 19892003 page 19 it was as if we had known each other all our lives, you know, travel in the same circles. But addict or not, there isnt a woman alive wholl fail to be stirred by this heartstopping tale of selfdiscovery. The night circus by erin morgenstern more the book of lost things by john connolly was very well done. Im dancing as fast as i can by barbara gordon 1982, mass. Barbara gordon audio books, best sellers, author bio. The screenplay by david rabe is based on the memoir of the same title by emmy award winning documentary filmmaker barbara gordon, whose addiction to and difficult withdrawal from valium serves as the basis of the plot. She has given scores of lectures and speeches throughout the us.
A true story about emmywinning documentary filmmaker barbara gordons valium addiction and her desperate attempts to kick the habit. Producer barbara gordons horrifying experience with valium withdrawal. After aching to tap dance as a child, i finally took my first step in tap shoes at age 16. Im dancing as fast as i can, the story of a highpowered career woman with a valium habit, is a forceful and involving film. Barbara gordons groundbreaking memoir tells the extraordinary story of a woman who has it all, or thinks she doesa career as an. If you know you are going to be learning new choreography, warmup your brain for the.
When a friend died, she resolved to kick the habit and, with her psychiatrists assent, she went. Jun 22, 2010 and all three books were presenting an alternative reality to what i have accepted as the truth for a very long time. Her first book, im dancing as fast as i can, was translated into. Gordons straightforward description of the mental, emotional, and physical symptoms endured by a recovering addict has a powerful universality. With jill clayburgh, nicol williamson, dianne wiest, joe pesci. Adelaides adult dance school quicksteps wedding dance. Maroon hard boards, tips are sharp, gold gilt print on spine in as new condition, 281pp. Im dancing as fast as i can sunday, february 25, 2018. Milhouse appears with book yertle the turtle by dr. Though she feels frightened and misunderstood, the tenderness and love of another young patient, jim, helps barbara rediscover her voice and her identity. If you can say you think you might be crazy, then youre not.
Provided to youtube by zebralution gmbhdancing as fast as i can oysterbandmeet you there. The phrase im dancing as fast as i can of the film and source memoirs title is an expression that has gone into the lexicon of popular culture. So i said i understand, im dancing as fast as i can. I remember when i first heard the line, im dancing as fast as i can. If you feel that way, maybe its time to stop momentarily and to regroup. Throughout her journey, gordons hope and strength make her an incredible heroine worth rooting for. Jill clayburgh in fast as i can the new york times. Im dancing as fast as i can djcrumbs video edit ephram.
Watch im dancing as fast as i can full movie dailymotion. Provided to youtube by zebralution gmbhdancing as fast as i can oysterbandthis house will stand the best of oysterband 1998 2015. Oct 03, 2011 a number of books about substance abuse have come out since im dancing as fast as i can, but it still should be on the bookshelves or kindle of everyone directly or indirectly involved with addiction. Historic images 1986 press photo actress jill clayburgh in im dancing as fast as i can movie. Source for information on im dancing as fast as i can.
Well, the book is taking up about every spare moment of my dayi have just three more chapters to write to finish the story. In her blog, she has published 600 higher self messages. Book has been changed from the original version written about 30 years ago and does not include a lot of things which you must buy a sequel to get. Oct 03, 2011 barbara gordon is the author of the bestselling drugaddiction memoir, im dancing as fast as i can. It shows how quickly ones life can become unglued and how hard it can be to get it back. I guess i stopped blogging because so much other social media was screaming for my attention. Enjoy your dance lessons in a fun, relaxing and professional environment. Im dancing as fast as i can 1983 tv episode the episode title is based on the title of this film. Float dancing as fast as i can 1991, vinyl discogs. Im dancing as fast as i can book by barbara gordon thriftbooks. She is the winner of three emmy awards for her work as a documentary film writer and producer. I read it, 30some years ago, when it came out, and i gave it to my friend, who had a cocaine addictionfor whom it did not work, unfortunately, in getting her clean and soberso i recently decided to get my own copy and read it again. New york times bestseller in her most revealing memoir yet, shirely maclaine shares deeply personal stories about her family. Find more prominent pieces of genre painting at best visual art database.
Throughout her journey, gordons hope and strength make her an incredible. Im dancing as fast as i can barbara gordon 9780825306099. Im dancing as fast as i can by barbara gordon kirkus. Im dancing as fast as i can 1983 tv episode the episode title is based on the title of this film the simpsons. Im dancing as fast as i can is a strikingly honest look at a life gone off the rails. Barbara gordons groundbreaking memoir tells the extraordinary story of a woman who has it all, or thinks she doesa career as an emmyawardwinning documentary producer, a man she loves, a world of friends, and a beautiful apartment in manhattan. In addition to having been a writer for nbcs the today show, barbara is also a three time emmy award winning film maker. You wouldnt read this book for entertainment, but it is interestingly written and presents information about the terror of being on the brink of madness, and the drug abuse which can accompany psychiatric treatment. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Im dancing as fast as i can, by barbara gordon this book is nonfiction about the dramatic, heartwrenching story of barbara gordons valiuminduced breakdowna breakdown that need never have happenedand of ms. Im dancing as fast as i can book detail midpoint book. R 1h 47min biography, drama 5 march 1982 usa a true story about emmywinning documentary filmmaker barbara gordons valium addiction and her desperate attempts to kick the habit. Oct 03, 2011 in the years since her memoir was first published, thousands of readers all over the world have read her book, followed her descent into hell, traveled with her along the bumpy road to recovery, and celebrated as she creates a new life. Barbara gordons groundbreaking memoir tells the extraordinary story of a woman who has it all, or thinks she doesa career as an emmyawardwinning.
The book was way ahead of its time when first published. Provided to youtube by universal music groupim dancing as fast as i can juice newtonquiet lies. I wanted to now read it as an older person and think it over again along with the ballet world today. Dance, they said life is only for the moment the light is brief, dont waste it. Barbara gordon is the author of the bestselling drugaddiction memoir, im dancing as fast as i can.
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