- Paperback: 306 pages
- Publisher: HarperCollins; New Ed edition (28 Jun 1993)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0006370829
- ISBN-13: 978-0006370826
- Product Dimensions: 17.6 x 11 x 2.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 287,739 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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These readings by Kenneth Williams from his autobiography were first broadcast on Radio 4 in 1985. They incorporate his 1930s childhood in London, barrack-room life in Singapore during the last months of World War II, his stage career in the 1950s and 1960s, and radio and cinema fame.
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Kenneth Williams was one of the great institutions of British entertainment. For nearly forty years his inimitable performances on stage, screen and radio delighted audiences around the world, and his autobiography recalls the most memorable moments from this time.
Barrack-room life in Singapore, post-war repertory, his roles in revue and on the London stage of the fifties and sixties, his famous cameos in great radio shows such as 'Hancock's Half Hour', 'Round the Horne' and 'Just a Minute', his friendships with people such as Ingrid Bergman, Maggie Smith, Orson Welles, Noel Coward, Joe Orton, Stanley Baxter and Gordon Jackson – all these are described with his special brand of humour and intelligence.
"Fascinating… amiable, intelligent, and full of good stories"
JOHN LAHR, 'TLS'
"Exceptionally well written… laughs to be had in plenty"
PAUL BAILEY, 'Observer'
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Kenneth Williams a truly brilliant man,the book is very well written as you would expect from such an articulate man.The stories are very interesting and well told,if i am honest i was expecting more from our Kens Autobiography,maybe more of his darker side to be revealed.But if you want that there is always the brilliant Diaries,but this is more about his working relationships more than anything else..Still very enjoyable though..
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a wonderful evocation of the life of the unique KW. It is an essential complement to his letters and diaries. For anyone interested in KW and/or the UK entertainment industry from Ensa through to the Carry Ons, this is simply unmissable. Highly readable
28 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
i bought the book when i was in scotland. it was my first english-language book i ever read. i understood every word. i ate the book, actually. i like the great Kenneth Williams and i feel sad when i think about his sad life. one could think that a bit Kenny is in everyone of us. good written book about a sad but interesting life of one of the biggest comedian (what he never could believe) in GB. i hope he will live forever in our hearts...
Zauberlehrling
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A fantastic insight,into one our national treasures! This book holds,no punches,is very honest,regarding the ups and downs,of a truly remarkable career.
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Kenneth Williams is a person who i have always liked, i saw this used signed hardback copy on sale in very good condition so i placed the order on 6th december 2011 and it came on... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mr. R. D. Foot
Sad .... but then he was most of the time
Loved by more people than he would ever allow himself to believe this is ultimately a sad book. Much is known of the life of KW but little of his true feelings. Read more
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This autobiography of the famous actor and raconteur Kenneth Williams is first class. Hardly surprising when you recollect what a brilliant master of the spoken and written word... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Malcolm1
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This book was truly brilliant, He kept each important stage of his life to just the right amount so you knew what went on but not too much so you got bored! Read more
Published on 10 Aug 2008 by S. Cloke
Familiar but still funny
Kenneth Williams own account of his life up to 1975 is as often sad as it is amusing, from his working class roots to appearing with Bergman in the West End. Read more
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Kenneth Williams is one of Britain's best loved comic performers. Many of his fellow acting coleagues have said that he just has to walk on stage and people can't control their... Read more
Published on 19 Nov 2001
An addictive - but one sided account - of Williams life
A wonderful read - even though I don't usually read autobiographies. You get the impression that there is a lot more to his life that wasn't revealed. Read more
Published on 30 April 2000
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