On every page of his third book, _You Gotta Get Bigger Dreams_, Alan Cumming recounts his real-life adventures (and often, misadventures), each illustrated by his own equally entertaining photographs. From an awkward bonding session with Elizabeth Taylor to poignant stories about his family and friends to some harsh words of wisdom imparted by Oprah that make up the title of this collection, _You Gotta Get Bigger Dreams_ is as eclectic, enchanting, and alive as its author.
**Alan Cumming** is the author of two previous books: \_Tommy’s Tale: A Novel of Sex, Confusion, and Happy Endings\_ and the memoir \_Not My Father’s Son\_. He has also had an exhibition of his photographs, \_Alan Cumming Snaps!\_ His day job is acting, and most recently he was seen on TV as Eli Gold in the CBS drama \_The Good Wife\_, on Broadway in his Tony Award–winning role as the Master of Ceremonies in \_Cabaret\_, and in concert, touring the world with his cabaret show, \_Alan Cumming Sings Sappy Songs\_, which was also released as a live album. Alan is also a loudmouth—sorry, activist—who believes that knowledge is power and equality is a right, not a privilege. Follow @alancumming on Twitter and @alancummingsnaps on Instagram. Photo: Francis Hills