As I Know Them: A Midget's Story of Show People Hardback - 2011

As I Know Them: A Midget's Story Of Show People is a memoir written by Buddie Thompson, a little person who spent his life working in the entertainment industry. In this book, Thompson shares his experiences and insights into the world of show business, offering readers a behind-the-scenes look at what it's like to be a performer.Thompson's story begins with his childhood, growing up in a family of performers and traveling around the country with various circuses and sideshows. He describes the challenges he faced as a little person, including discrimination and prejudice, but also the joys of being part of a tight-knit community of performers.Throughout the book, Thompson shares stories about some of the most famous performers of his time, including P.T. Barnum, Tom Thumb, and the Ringling Brothers. He also talks about his own experiences as a performer, both on stage and off, and the many different roles he played in the entertainment industry.As I Know Them is a fascinating and engaging memoir that offers a unique perspective on the world of show business. Thompson's writing is warm and engaging, and his stories are both entertaining and enlightening. Whether you're a fan of the circus, a lover of memoirs, or just curious about the lives of little people in show business, this book is sure to captivate and inspire you.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.