- Paperback: 304 pages
- Publisher: Corgi Books; New edition edition (2 July 2001)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 055214763X
- ISBN-13: 978-0552147637
- Product Dimensions: 17.8 x 10.2 x 2.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 320,592 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"'Joan Sims is a national treasure, and this is a hugely enjoyable book' Daily Telegraph; 'A down-to-earth autobiography from one of our most talented comic actresses' Mail on Sunday; 'A surprisingly frank - and often frankly sad - autobiography' Daily Mail"
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From Nurse Stella Dawson in "Carry On Nurse" to Mrs Dangle in "Carry On Emmanuelle", Joan Sims appeared in 24 Carry On films. In her autobiography, she shares affectionate memories of Sid James, Kenneth Williams, Hattie Jacques and Barbara Windsor.
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this book last year as I have been a huge fan of Joan's since watching the Carry On films. It follows her life from a child all the way through until the year 2000 where she appered in the BBC comedy film "The Last Of The Blond Bombshells". It tells of the battles she had through her life and the great people she worked with. Saldy Joan died in June 2001, she will be sadly missed - one of our last great's!
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have been a great fan of Joan Sims since I first saw "Carry On Nurse" in 1959. When possible I tried to see every "Carry On" film that came out. Sadly not all of them had Ms. Sims wonderful talents. Also sad is the fact that most of her films were never shown in the U.S. Her autobiography is a delight. With intelligence and warmth she tells us of her life in show business. We learn of her very private life and her relationship with her Carry On co-stars. There was sadness in her life, but she never feels sorry for herself. A very endearing and funny lady. Most if not all of the "Carry On" cast have died. Joan Sims passing last year was a sad day. A real lady with class.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
At one point, early in her career, Joan Sims was told that she waould never succeed in tragedy as she had "too happy a face" and how true that is. Even saying the words "Joan Sims" brings a smile to the face as you imagine her in one of her trademark matron roles but sadly her career hit a rocky patch and her personal life was at times unhappy. To read in the later chapters of her being passed over for other actors for recent BBC costume dramas is sad indeed: what a waste of a unique talent in British theatre. I bought and read this book as a tribute to Joan Sims who gave me so much pleasure on film. It's a very good read.
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high spirits
If you love the carry on films, Joan Sims and the rest of the cast you will love reading this book, great stuff from Joan Sims.High Spirits
Published 2 months ago by Rab
Interesting!
I enjoyed this biography as it gave a great insight into the young Joan Sims which is not available from any other sources. Read more
Published 3 months ago by emf
Review duh!
Lovely, sweet, nice, woman. Pleasant book. But, but, really, it's as boring as hell. Nothing happens, she tells no stories. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Glenn Caulfield
Sad Life Of Comic Actress
Joan Sims was one of the great comic actresses of the second half of the 20th Century.Alas she had a rather sad private life. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Mb Davis
disapointing
really hoped it would add to my Carry On delight but found it rather disapointing.After reading the K Williams diaries which i found so moving, had hoped it would move me again but... Read more
Published on 25 Jan 2010 by Terence A. Killick
Spirited but not quite 100%
I came to this book some 7 years after Joan Sims death. Perhaps that is why I am looking at this book in a different light. Read more
Published on 17 Jan 2008 by Joanne D'Arcy
WHAT A READ!!!
this book shows the life of one of englands best loved actress , it was such a good book i miss my stop on the tube!!!! Read more
Published on 14 Jan 2001 by pauld@onmail.co.uk
Just the 2 (...hundred and twenty two pages ! )
I too enjoyed the fabulous TV sitcom 'On The Up'. I always knew that the combination on Dennis Waterman and Joan Sims would be a winner and I was not dissapointed. Read more
Published on 17 July 2000 by hortonr@cardiff.ac.uk
Just the one Mrs. Wembley!
Joan Simms may be remembered most fondly for her roles in the carry On films, but for me, Joan Simms' best performance was given as Mrs. Read more
Published on 10 July 2000
Oooh stop messin' about!
Take a teaspoon of delightfullness, add two drops of coziness, sprinkle on some warmth and joy, leave to simmer in harmless and entertaining bubbliness, and bring to the boil for... Read more
Published on 22 Jun 2000 by S. J. Pinkus
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