Joel Grey, now unburdened and emboldened, tells his story

This book cover image released by Flatiron Books shows "Master of Ceremonies," a memoir by Joel Grey. The memoir traces his childhood in Cleveland, his rise as a nightclub performer and his breakthrough both on stage and film as the creepy Emcee with whitened face, rouged cheeks and cupid's-bow lips in “Cabaret.” (Flatiron Books via AP)