I Want It Now! a Memoir of Life on the Set of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory by Julie Dawn Cole
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is a delightful memoir from the actress that was Veruca Salt to be enjoyed by any fan of that unique work. Julie goes over the path in chidren's theatre that brought her to Wolper's production and the interactions of the Wonka children (Paris/Mike TeeVee was an imp, she had a rival for Ostrum/Charlie's affections, etc.). This includes the personal, thoughtful, and endearing side of Wilder and turning 13 isolated from family on a movie set. Cole relates the wonders of the sets and the whole process from a child's view and life after the film. This includes reunions for commentary tracks, her adult life inlcuding her marriage to Pete Phipps of The Glitter Band, later career as a fitness instructor and more.
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