Scepticism is as much the result of knowledge, as knowledge is of scepticism. To be content with what we at present know, is, for the most part, to shut our ears against conviction; since, from the very gradual character of our education, we must continually forget, and emancipate ourselves from, knowledge previously acquired; we must set aside old notions and embrace fresh ones; and, as we learn, we must be daily unlearning something which it has cost us no small labour and anxiety to acquire.

'In this memoir Morse traces his life and career, including his years at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, his radio jobs with the BBC, his 60-year marriage to actress Sydney Sturgess and their years together in the Court Players, his roles on television shows and his acquaintance with literary lights and screen stars'--Provided by publisher.

Product Description: "The phenomenal Barry Morse." -CBC Times Pulling Faces, Making Noises tells the extraordinary life of Barry Morse, one of the most versatile pros the performing trade has ever known. He's an actor who's led a career more vast and diverse than almost any other in history...read more

Product Description: Praise for the hit one-man show Merely Players: “A winner… Master raconteur… Player Morse is merely masterly.” —The Toronto Sun “Engrossing and richly rewarding… A labor of love, put together by a consummate actor… in every way, a remarkable performance...read more