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The astonishing and inspiring autobiography of Ricky Tomlinson, one of Britain's best-loved actors and entertainers. Famous as the loveable 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 se 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. 'I know that I'm going to get stick over this book but there you go -- it can't be helped. And some readers might think I'm a terrible liar when they read what follows, but everything in this book is true. Enough lies have been told about me, without me adding to them.'Read More

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  • Editor18 November 2010

    What a fascinating life Ricky Tomlinson has experienced. Born and bred in Liverpool and passionate about its people, Ricky charts his life as the son of loving working class parents, his early jobs in road construction where he became involved in trade union representation, his devastating period in prison and his lucky break into acting.

    Ricky has faced loss; business collapse; debt; divorce; imprisonment; and nervous breakdown, but comes through each experience with amazing humbleness, humour and a sense of being firmly rooted in a solidarity with his family and ordinary people. A really down to earth man with no illusions about himself or others.

    You can almost hear Ricky Tomlinsons unique voice (along with scouse accent) in each sentence. I particularly enjoyed his accounts of reading the Ragged Trousered Philanthropists in prison which had a profound effect on his politics. I too read that book and found it utterly inspirational.

    A very enjoyable and memorable autobiography!

  • 0007175809
  • 9780007175802
  • Ricky Tomlinson
  • 20 September 2004
  • HarperCollins
  • Audio CD (CD)
  • Abridged edition (Reissue)
  • Abridged, Audiobook, CD
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