... a collection of stories from a remarkable life and a glittering career...showcases Mr. Ivory’s caustic wit.

I wasn’t expecting his memoirs to be quite such a 'Remembrance of Penises Past'.

... in this elegant, finely detailed—but often frustrating—book, he offers a life filled with incident, accomplishment, memorable friends, few regrets—and lots of sex, described with admirable directness.

It is this sense of perspective, good humor, and a willingness to go with the flow that shines through in his writing. Ivory’s book makes for a charming, yet unconventional, entertainment industry memoir.

One thing I did not expect to find in his memoirs was quite so much talk about penises, and by 'quite so much' I mean 'any.' If those are your expectations, they will be gratified often and early.

... it is odd that the second half of the famed Merchant Ivory film.

... fascinating.

Even fans of Ivory’s work would have to admit his films differ radically in quality.

... [an] urbane memoir.