Ricky - Hardcover

Tomlinson, Ricky

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0316861987 ISBN 13: 9780316861984

Publisher: Time Warner Books, 2003

Synopsis

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 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.

About this title

Review:

Deliciously indiscreet (SUNDAY EXPRESS)

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)

Ricky comes up trumps ... the book thrums with energy (SUNDAY TIMES)

His life has been as messy as any reader could hope (EVENING STANDARD)

Book Description:

* The astonishing and inspiring autobiography of Ricky Tomlinson, one of Britain's best-loved actors and entertainers

About this edition

• Publisher: Time Warner Books
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0316861987
• ISBN 13: 9780316861984
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 394