I am an enthusiastic pedagogue, performer, and chamber music collaborator based in cape girardeau, mo. It is a combination of a comingofage memoir discussing his career and celebrity status coupled with discussions on religion and more, with wilsons involvement in the bahai faith since his early childhood playing a major role. Rainn wilson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. The bassoon king chronicles his journey from nerd to drama geek the highest rung on the vast, pimply ladder of high school losers, his years of mild debauchery and struggles as a young actor in new york, his many adventures and insights about the office, and finally, wilson s achievement of success and satisfaction, both in his career and. Wilson was born in 1966, and when he was five, the family moved to olympia, wash. Most of us dont know that much about rainn wilson yet, so the book. Nov 12, 2015 for office fans expecting a comedic comeback from dwight schrute, this might not be the book for them. University book store presents henry winkler and lin oliver here. Viewers of the show fell in love the character and grew to love the actor who played him even more. This book is the best book on how to survive this industry as an actor. The bassoon king, my life in art, faith and idiocy by rainn. It is exceptionally difficult to play because the traditional placing of the finger holes is scientifically irrational.
Wilson has also released the book entitled the bassoon king in 2015. Rainn dietrich wilson born january 20, 1966 is an american actor, comedian, writer, director, businessman, and producer. Rainn wilsons new book the bassoon king is available in stores on november 10, but his sweet bassoon jams are available right here and now. Rainn founded a website and media company, soulpancake, that eventually became a bestselling book. Phoenix fans of the office got to meet dwight himself on nov 17 at the orpheum theatre. You know rainn wilson as dwight from nbcs the office, but im not sure many are fully prepared for how outrageous and often endearing his life story can be, captured in the pages of the bassoon king. Rainn wilson, were very excited to talk to you about bassoons today. The bassoon king art, idiocy, and other sordid tales from the band room.
Wilson also cocreated the media company soulpancake, which inspired the book soulpancake. Rainn wilson says hed trade acting for drumming in a heartbeat at sneak peek week screening of the rocker costars emma stone, teddy geiger discuss the office stars reallife rock. Rainn wilson says hed trade acting for drumming in a. From books and apparel to candles, gift cards, and personalized dundie. Rainn wilson agent, manager, publicist contact info. Wilson talks about the book at the dallas museum of art. Nov 08, 2015 and while schrutes foreword trashes wilsons the bassoon king. Hes gone from band geek to backstrom, and now rainn wilson is going to share his socially awkward.
The oakland press wilsons hilarious book is a brisk, delightful read for his devoted fans. Rainn wilson on meditation, the sexy nostril exercise, and. If for nothing else, this should be heralded for being an almost perfectly constructed autobiography. For nine seasons rainn wilson played dwight schrute, the offices breakout star and everyones favorite work nemesisbeet farmer. For nine seasons, rainn wilson built his career playing obnoxious.
In 2018, rain willson will be seen in the film meg as jack morris. Viewers of the office fell in love with the character and grew to love the actor who played him even more. American way the office star brings a valueadded approach to his new book the bassoon king. The office star rainn wilson comes to phoenix to promote. Take this opportunity, partway through this ridiculous book, to reach out to a teacher who made an impact on you and thank them. Jacqueline wilson, bassoon welcome to the website of bassoonist jacqueline wilson. Its a comingofage story and a showbiz memoir and a funny read. The bassoon king is funny, fascinating, frightening, educational, and full of surprises. Nov 10, 2015 rainn wilsons new book the bassoon king is available in stores on november 10, but his sweet bassoon jams are available right here and now. The bassoon king is a gentle introduction to thebahaifaith, which wilson reembraced as an adult, after wrestling with both drugs and the question. Rainn wilson books list of books by author rainn wilson. And while schrutes foreword trashes wilson s the bassoon king.
Rainn wilson narrates his own story with such perfection that the only disappointment is the fact that it ends. Wilson reveals his climb to fame in, the bassoon king. These are the 12 best things to do in dallas this weekend. As one would expect from a book by rainn wilson, this is not your typical actors memoir. Including sheet music, songbooks, methods, scores and exam pieces. The bassoon king by rainn wilson read by rainn wilson.
May 10, 2017 rainn wilson joins the show live from the pepperdine bible lectures to discuss bahaii, fasting, the intersection of art and creativity, bassooning, farming, progressive manifestation, suffering, the office, dwight shrute, soulpancake, and his book the bassoon king. Sure, the forward to rainn wilson s memoir the bassoon king. The bassoon king by rainn wilson 9780451469434 dymocks. My life in art, faith and idiocy a man of faith, spirituality, contemplation and love. Jan 26, 2016 rainn wilson introduces the bassoon king at university book store. Wilson tells his life story in his new book the bassoon kingand he joins wgn morning news live in the studio. Rainn wilson s memoir about growing up geeky and finally finding his place in comedy, faith, and life. My life in art, faith, and idiocy dutton, on sale nov. Rainn wilson introduces the bassoon king at university book.
Rainn wilson strays from this rainn wilson is best known for his role as eccentric but likable. He is best known for his role as dwight schrute on the nbc sitcom the office, for which he earned three consecutive emmy award nominations for outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series a native of seattle, wilson began acting at the university of washington. The bassoon king, my life in art, faith and idiocy by. Most of us dont know that much about rainn wilson yet, so the book delivers. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Actor and author rainn wilson discusses his book the bassoon king at 7 p. Art, idiocy, and other sordid tales from the band room reprint by rainn wilson isbn. An actor and a writer, he is the cocreator of and his son walter. Nov 17, 2015 the offices rainn wilson is currently on a book tour in support of his recently published memoir the bassoon king. Wilson, best known for his role as dwight schrute on the office, created quite a stir in the bassoon community with the release of his 2015 autobiography the bassoon king as bassoonists. My life in art, faith and idiocy by rainn wilson isbn.
Rainn wilson on acting, spirituality, failure and playing. After graduating from the university of washington in 1986, he worked in a theater in new york city. Wilson, best known for his role as dwight schrute on the office, created quite a stir in the bassoon community with the release of his 2015 autobiography the bassoon king as bassoonists everywhere. For nine seasons rainn wilson played dwight schrute, everyones favorite work nemesis and beet farmer. Oakland press wilsons hilarious book is a brisk, delightful read for his devoted fans. The bassoon king chronicles his journey from nerd to drama geek the highest rung on the vast, pimply ladder of high school losers, his years of mild debauchery and struggles as a young actor in new york, his many adventures and insights about the office, and finally, wilsons achievement of success and satisfaction, both in his career. The memoir is smart, inspirational, and funny, so the addition of wilson s performance adds delectable icing to a tasty cake. In performance, the bassoon is held aslant on a sling. Rainn wilson is best known for his emmynominated portrayal of dwight on nbcs the office.
He has also acted in super, cooties, juno, monsters vs. The band nineteen thirteen will open the show at 7 p. Rainn wilson at the orpheum in phoenix, 1117 the office star talks about life, faith and the joy of playing of the bassoon. He cofounded soulpancake, a media company that seeks to tackle lifes. May 07, 2015 wilson also cocreated the media company soulpancake, which inspired the book soulpancake. Rainn wilson the bassoon king book tour the wilbur. Rainn wilson speakers bureau and booking agent info. Phoenix new times you know rainn wilson as dwight from nbcs the office, but im not sure many are fully prepared for how outrageous and often endearing his life story can be, captured in the pages of the bassoon king. Listen to the actors life audiobook by jenna fischer, narrated by jenna fischer, rainn wilson. Wilsons hilarious book is a brisk, delightful read for his devoted fans. Prizes include texas rangers tickets, hawaiian falls tickets, and a.
Wilson, best known for his role as dwight schrute on the office, created quite a stir in the bassoon community with the release of his 2015 autobiography the bassoon king as bassoonists everywhere finally received their longawaited moment in the spotlight. The bassoon king rainn wilson joins the show live from the pepperdine bible lectures to discuss bahaii, fasting, the intersection of art and creativity, bassooning, farming, progressive manifestation, suffering, the office, dwight shrute, soulpancake, and his book the bassoon king. A former park rangers favorite gifts for the outdoorsy, adventurous folks in your life. Rainn wilson on life as the bassoon king usa today. For office fans expecting a comedic comeback from dwight schrute, this might not be the book for them. Nov 10, 2015 rainn wilson s memoir about growing up geeky and finally finding his place in comedy, faith, and life.
He is best known for his role as dwight schrute on the nbc sitcom the office, for which he earned three consecutive emmy award nominations for outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series a native of seattle, wilson began acting at the university of washington, and. The bassoon king chronicles his journey from nerd to drama geek the highest rung on the vast, pimply ladder of high school losers, his years of mild debauchery and struggles as a young actor in new york, his many adventures and insights about the office, and, finally, wilson s achievement of success and satisfaction, both in his career and. Then we learn that rainns dad used to write science fiction and had one book published robert wilson tentacles of dawn. American way the office star brings a valueadded approach to his new book the bassoon king its a comingofage storyanda showbiz memoiranda funny read. With an academic background in engineering science and a social media entrepreneur, devon has worked for a variety of web startups and has culminated his love.
Aug 11, 2017 rainn wilson with his bassoon in high school band. The bassoon king by rainn wilson penguin books australia. Chew on lifes big questions in the excerpt below from the bassoon king, wilson recalls his. Catch wilson in napervilles community christian church tonight at 7. The oakland press wilson s hilarious book is a brisk, delightful read for his devoted fans. Rainn wilson is an american actor, comedian, writer, director, and producer born in seattle, washington on january 20, 1966. Cynicism is a disease that robs people of the gift of life. Nerdette host greta johnsen recently revealed that she has a secret obsession. Rainn founded a website and media company, soulpancake, that eventually became a bestselling book of the same name. Rainn wilson blends comedy, faith in memoir the bassoon king. From a weirdo nerd to a guy who plays one on tv nprs ari shapiro talks with the actor rainn wilson about his new memoir, the bassoon king. In 2009, rainn wilson won the writers guild of america award. The offices rainn wilson on art, faith and keeping dwight. He won an emmy for his role in the television comedy the office rainn wilson is the author of the bassoon king 3.
The offices rainn wilson is the bassoon king youtube. Rainn wilson interview rainn wilson in the bassoon king book trailer exclusive this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Chew on lifes big questions in the excerpt below from the bassoon king, wilson recalls his glory days. The bassoon king7pm tuesday, november 17online orders for this event have been turned off.
Also, newt gingrich and his wife, callista, sign their. Now, hes ready to explain how he came up with his unique sense of humor and share his socially awkward climb to stardom in his memoir, the bassoon king. The bassoon king by rainn wilson overdrive rakuten. The myriad sounds of his life invoke laughter, reflection, and empathy. Sure, the forward to rainn wilsons memoir the bassoon king. Rainn wilson is best known for his emmynominated role as dwight schrute on nbcs the office, though today hes equally wellknown for his millions of twitter followers and the philosophy website he founded, soulpancake, which launched a new york times bestselling book of the same name. Seal, army ranger, and air force tactical air controller, he went on to set records in numerous endurance events. Rainn founded a website and media company, soulpancake. The bassoon king rainn wilson 9780525954538 netgalley. Watch rainn wilson accompany mark kozelek on the bassoon. For nine seasons, rainn wilson made his name playing obnoxious dwight schrute, everyones favorite work nemesis and beet farmer, on the hit television series the office. Rainn wilson interview rainn wilson in the bassoon king.
Bossypants, by tina fey fortunately, wilson is just the kind of quirky, witty, literate fellow who can thrive within. Rainn wilson recalls an early scene in the office thats so. The bassoon king by rainn wilson, 9780525954538, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. My life in art, faith, and idiocy is a nonfiction book authored by american actor rainn wilson. Although the bassoon king is, in its simplest form, a hollywood memoir attempting to either show how a celebrity is one of us or has been through hell and back. The most pleasant surprise was learning how deeply spiritual and truly authentic rainn wilson is. Rainn wilson, aka dwight from the office, has done a bangup job at creating a very enjoyable read in the bassoon king. Aug 11, 2017 wilson, best known for his role as dwight schrute on the office, created quite a stir in the bassoon community with the release of his 2015 autobiography the bassoon king as bassoonists everywhere finally received their longawaited moment in the spotlight.
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