If you're interested in screenwriting or enjoy movies, this book gives you an inside look at the industry and the process of how a movie is made. William Goldman shares his own experiences and observations, including why some actors were cast, how certain scenes were cut, and how MTV has affected movies. This book is both eye-opening and entertaining, perfect for anyone who wants to learn more about the art of screenwriting.

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From the Oscar-winning screenwriter of All the President's Men ,  The Princess Bride , and  Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid , here is essential reading for both the aspiring screenwriter and anyone who loves going to the movies.If you want to know why a no-name like Kathy Bates was cast in Misery,  it's in here. Or why Linda Hunt's brilliant work in Maverick didn't make the final cut, William Goldman gives you the straight truth. Why Clint Eastwood loves working with Gene Hackman and how MTV has changed movies for the worse,William Goldman, one of the most successful screenwriters in Hollywood today, tells all he knows. Devastatingly eye-opening and endlessly entertaining, Which Lie Did I Tell? is indispensable reading for anyone even slightly intrigued by the process of how a movie gets made.

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