Lax, Eric

Traces the history of penicillin, from its discover by London scientist Alexander Fleming in 1928, to its use in wartime hospitals, to its role as one of the most important drugs of the modern era.

The author presents a comprehensive biography of Woody Allen, taken from his thirty-six years of interviews with the legendary actor, writer, and director.

Contains information from conversations with comedian and and filmmaker Woody Allen which covers his thoughts and observations from 1971 to 2007. Includes data about his screenplays, films, casting, acting, and directing along with his difficulty in casting American men. Also discusses his favorite films like Citizen Kane and Airplane! and other related material.