Terrors of Pleasure

by Spalding Gray

Gray's monologues are an American treasure, giving voice to our unspoken fears and ambitions. This time he takes on the shattering experience of trying to own a home, telling the story of "the little house that cried."

Genres: Nonfiction

Audio Cassette

First published March 1, 1993

About the author

Spalding Gray was an American actor, screenwriter, performance artist, and playwright.

Reviews

[jobiwan6 · Rating 4 out of 5]

The video version of this was my first exposure to Spalding Gray, and I've been watching & reading ever since. It broke my heart when they finally found his body; I guess I was hoping he'd just chucked it all & gone off the grid for a while (maybe back to the "little house that cried"???)

[Gaurav Andreas · Rating 4 out of 5]

People ought to not laugh as much as do when he talks. I can understand a smirk or an exhale or two, but there was, at times, a full-on riot of laughter. I didn't think it was right because it seemed to like the guy was pouring his heart out.

[Gavin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Spalding had the talent to make something out of nothing. A quite fascinating individual, and one that I have never encountered a monologue that I didn't like.

[Christopher Kent · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not quite a book, but I'm on a quest to find everything Spalding Gray has ever done. The man is a master storyteller and is able to make the mundanity of life hilarious.

[Josh · Rating 5 out of 5]

The audio version of my starting point with Mr. Gray. Means the world to me. Might it to you?

[Brandon Barnes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Yeah, this dude tells good stories.