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In I’d Like to Do It Again, Davis recounts his childhood in Maine, his early struggles as a playwright, and his eventual rise to fame in New York City. His career spans multiple genres, including melodrama, comedy, and realistic drama, and he vividly describes the challenges and rewards of each. Through personal anecdotes, Davis captures the fast-paced, sometimes cutthroat world of theater, where he navigates both failures and triumphs. He writes about his collaborations with actors, directors, and producers, as well as the obstacles he faced as he transitioned from writing sensational melodramas to more critically acclaimed works.Davis’s autobiography is filled with a sense of nostalgia and wit, as he reflects on the colorful characters he encountered in the industry. His love for theater shines throughout the book, along with a sense of humor about the unpredictable nature of show business. He writes openly about the commercial pressures of Broadway, the shifting tastes of audiences, and the creative decisions that shaped his career. Despite the setbacks and evolving trends, Davis conveys a resilient and optimistic outlook on life, embracing both the successes and the missteps along his journey.