Ricky
Published on 6. October 2003
Audio
CD-Audio
978-0-00-717580-2 (ISBN)
Description
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.'
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.'
More details
Edition
Abridged edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Edition type
Abridged edition
Product notice
Audio CD
Dimensions
Height: 125 mm
Width: 142 mm
Thickness: 27 mm
Duration
Dauer: 180 min
Weight
184 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-00-717580-2 (9780007175802)
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Person
Ricky Tomlinson was born in September 1939 and grew up in Liverpool. He has starred in many TV series including The Royle Family; Brookside; Cracker; Clocking Off and Nice Guy Eddie and in films such as Riff Raff; Raining Stone; Mike Bassett, England Manager; Once Upon a Time in the Midlands and The 51st State. He lives in Liverpool with his wife, Rita.