I, an Actor by Nicholas Craig
Another Great Actor Explores Himself
Nicholas Craig(Author)
Methuen Publishing Ltd
2nd Edition
Published on 4. October 2001
Book
Paperback/Softback
193 pages
978-0-413-76550-5 (ISBN)
Description
At last the memoirs of Nicholas Craig - theatrical eminence best known for his Truepate in The Cuckolde of Leicester and more popularly as Gob in Oh No! It's the Neighbours! - are re-released for a grateful audience, updated with a wealth of new and controversial material. Startlingly truthful, unflinchingly illustrated, I, An Actor is a piton up the slope of creativity for theatre fans and aspiring actors alike, revealing everything that most theatrical autobiographies cravenly avoid. Should you sport a moustache in your publicity photo? How can you fix a prolapsed labial or a bad case of 'blow-out'? What should you never call Alec Guinness during rehearsals? Is it true Brian Blessed only weighs 9 1/2 stone? And what should you do when Hollywood comes calling? This book blows the lid off the secrets of the profession, leaving no reputation safe.
Reviews / Votes
'Disloyal, vindictive, bitter, scandalous and insulting' - Sheridan Morley, The Times 'One of my five all-time favourite books' - Lynn Barber, ObserverMore details
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
b&w photos, line drawings
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 136 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
305 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-413-76550-5 (9780413765505)
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Persons
Nigel Planer is an actor and writer, probably best known for the character of Neil in The Young Ones and for his numerous television roles. Christopher Douglas writes non-fiction and comedy, including the Guardian's weekly 'Pod' column.