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''If there is a better written, less pretentious book by an actor, then I have yet to read it. Undoubtedly the showbusiness book of the year'' INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY
Famous as the lovable couch potato Jim Royle of The Royle Family, Ricky Tomlinson has entertained millions without ever leaving his armchair. Now, in his long-awaited autobiography, he surprises yet again with a remarkable story of love, hardship, humour, injustice and triumph.
His mother used to tell him that he had lived three lives, but even she miscounted. He has been a plasterer, banjo player, stand-up comic, union agitator, political activist, film extra, award-winning actor and unwilling guest of Her Majesty''s prison service.
Renowned and respected for his honesty, wit and integrity, Ricky brings all of these qualities to his extraordinary, moving and inspiring story.



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Deliciously indiscreet * SUNDAY EXPRESS *
Ricky comes up trumps ... the book thrums with energy * SUNDAY TIMES *
His life has been as messy as any reader could hope * EVENING STANDARD *
A rollicking autobiograpy * Paul Foot, OLDIE *

Ricky

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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      ''If there is a better written, less pretentious book by an actor, then I have yet to read it. Undoubtedly the showbusiness book of the year'' INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY
      Famous as the lovable couch potato Jim Royle of The Royle Family, Ricky Tomlinson has entertained millions without ever leaving his armchair. Now, in his long-awaited autobiography, he surprises yet again with a remarkable story of love, hardship, humour, injustice and triumph.
      His mother used to tell him that he had lived three lives, but even she miscounted. He has been a plasterer, banjo player, stand-up comic, union agitator, political activist, film extra, award-winning actor and unwilling guest of Her Majesty''s prison service.
      Renowned and respected for his honesty, wit and integrity, Ricky brings all of these qualities to his extraordinary, moving and inspiring story.



      Trade Review
      Deliciously indiscreet * SUNDAY EXPRESS *
      Ricky comes up trumps ... the book thrums with energy * SUNDAY TIMES *
      His life has been as messy as any reader could hope * EVENING STANDARD *
      A rollicking autobiograpy * Paul Foot, OLDIE *

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