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‘The most entertaining autobiography ever by an actor’ (Jeffrey Meyers )
‘Its greatest distinction is that it manages to pass beyond the conventionally “frank” to the unconventionally truthful in its portrait of an engaging but by no means overscrupulous romantic extrovert’ (Times Literary Supplement )
‘A major autobiography in the tradition of Cellini, Casanova and Frank Harris. Perhaps it is not the book to leave alone in the house with your daughter, but Flynn was not the man to leave in the house with your daughter.’ (Guardian )
‘The confessions of a rake, unsparing of himself or anyone else’ (Newsweek )
‘An obstinately unabashed report’ (New Yorker )
‘Its greatest distinction is that it manages to pass beyond the conventionally “frank” to the unconventionally truthful in its portrait of an engaging but by no means overscrupulous romantic extrovert’ (Times Literary Supplement )
‘A major autobiography in the tradition of Cellini, Casanova and Frank Harris. Perhaps it is not the book to leave alone in the house with your daughter, but Flynn was not the man to leave in the house with your daughter.’ (Guardian )
‘The confessions of a rake, unsparing of himself or anyone else’ (Newsweek )
‘An obstinately unabashed report’ (New Yorker )
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A hero to millions who adored his portrayals of Robin Hood and Fletcher Christian, Errol Flynn (1909–59) lived a life that far surpassed any adventure he ever acted out on screen: exotic travels, criminal exploits, passionate love affairs, violent confrontations, scandals, and international fame. In this highly readable, witty and colourful autobiography, Flynn reveals himself and his remarkable life as he did nowhere else.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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Errol Flynn may not be your first choice for an autobiographical read but don't pass this one by.This book is a triumph of words and stories that will have you muttering in disbelief.If,as has been reported,this book has moments of fiction dressed up as factual it really does not matter,he is the most wonderful storyteller and in my opinion was wasted as an actor,he should have written fiction!!
His story takes us from his birth place of Tasmania to New Guinea ~England to America.His story is colourful,fascinating and should be taken with a large pich of salt!!
If you are (fairly) broadminded and love a good story, buy this now~you won't regret it.
His story takes us from his birth place of Tasmania to New Guinea ~England to America.His story is colourful,fascinating and should be taken with a large pich of salt!!
If you are (fairly) broadminded and love a good story, buy this now~you won't regret it.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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Errol Flynn was not merely the swashbuckler of legend, nor the great party animal of the golden era of hollywood. He was a great liver of life, but at the same time deeply introspective and unsatisfied. This book covers his origins in Tasmania, his life in Sydney and England and onto his great success in Hollywood. However, his meteoric rise was cut short by personal allegations which led to the fall of his career...into escape and alcohol.
The twists and turns of Flynn's life make this book a real page turner at every step, with his character well captured; taking the reader beyond the Hollywood image and into the mind of the man who had too many questions to ask of life.
18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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I was very surprised having read the book! I initially had images of fame, fortune and 'bags' of debauchery. However, I was taken aback by the personal distress suffered by Flynn throughout his career. This obviously stemmed from his problematic relationships, eventual high consumption of alcohol (amongst other things!) and the allegations.
Whether a fan of Flynn or not, this book is a great insight into the situation in Hollywood at the time and the views of Flynn.
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Errol, One of a kind !
I must confess I have always had a soft spot for Errol Flynn. He struck me as the epitome of the "Mans Man", An athlete, film star, hard drinker, romancer and chancer. Read more
Published 1 day ago by Cricketer427
Wicked read!
Recommended as a good read by Chris Evans - ( BBC Radio 2), hence i bought it.
Since it has been read by the whole family from 16yo to 85yo. Read more
Since it has been read by the whole family from 16yo to 85yo. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Annie
Errol, I don't think so.
If I had wanted to read a novel I would have done so.
I find the book very hard to believe.
I find the book very hard to believe.
Published 3 months ago by Andrew Harron
Excellent
This is without a shadow of a doubt the most exciting non fiction book I ever read.Errol Flynn has a unique style of writing and does so in such an engaging a way it's hard to put... Read more
Published 3 months ago by mrfussy
Rip-roaring read
According to various reports, Errol Flynn was a murderer, rapist, paedophile, slave-trader, jewel thief, wife beater, drug abuser and alcoholic - also a great Hollywood screen... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mr. R. D. M. Kirby
Truly a must-read.
I'll try to keep it brief; Errol Flynn lived a truly extraordinary life that's worth reading about.
The very nature of making it big in Hollywood will involve a few... Read more
The very nature of making it big in Hollywood will involve a few... Read more
Published 4 months ago by N. Rice
the dog
what a book some names were changed to save face errol flynn warts & all,you won't see someone else like him for a long time
Published 5 months ago by the dog
In Like Flynn
Very good read, humourous and entertaining. I have always liked Errol and try to watch his films when they are shown on TV. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Bella Mazza
A wicked life story of a Hollywood Legend
Like most people, I grew up watching swashbuckler movies starring a handsome young man called Errol Flynn and so when I happened upon 'My Wicked, Wicked Ways' I expected the book... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Loretta
What a wicked read
This book was great,It was very entertaining and sometimes funny.What a film star he was.
Published 22 months ago by Jane Hazlewood
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