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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‘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’
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Errol Flynn was an Australian-born American actor. He was known for his romantic swashbuckler roles in Hollywood films and his flamboyant lifestyle. After starring in Captain Blood (1935), Flynn became an overnight sensation, quickly becoming typecast as a swashbuckler and a rogue in a number of successive films. He followed Captain Blood with The Charge of the Light Brigade (1936), and after his appearance as Miles Hendon in The Prince and the Pauper (1937), he was cast in his most celebrated role as Robin Hood in The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938) - his first film in Technicolor. He went on to appear in The Dawn Patrol (1938) with David Niven, Dodge City (1939), The Sea Hawk (1940) and Adventures of Don Juan (1948). Throughout the 1950s his health deteriorated due to heavy alcohol and drug abuse, and he died in 1959 of a heart attack. His autobiography, My Wicked, Wicked Ways was published posthumously later that year.
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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.
21 of 23 people found the following review helpful
By S. Turnbull
Format:Paperback
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.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Loretta
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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 to be at the very least, an interesting read about an old movie star.
What a fantastic read it is! Entertaining, funny and poignant, he came across as a deeper, more grounded character than the 'man who showed a girl the moon thru a porthole'
Australian born (Tasmania) Flynn, tells stories of his early life on the family ranch with his botanist father are both fascinating and enjoyable. The book covers his years in Tasmania, New Guinea & England, to his movie career which began in 1933 and on to the sensational scandals which threatened his career, most famously the court case for statutory rape (which he was eventually aquitted)on board his boat 'Sirocco'.
Interesting enough for his lifestyle alone but an added bonus is the famous friendships with other actors/actresses of the time (David Niven & Olivia De Havilland & others)and their impact on his life and loves. it's a great insight into a Hollywood legend and his deliciously wicked, wicked read!
What a fantastic read it is! Entertaining, funny and poignant, he came across as a deeper, more grounded character than the 'man who showed a girl the moon thru a porthole'
Australian born (Tasmania) Flynn, tells stories of his early life on the family ranch with his botanist father are both fascinating and enjoyable. The book covers his years in Tasmania, New Guinea & England, to his movie career which began in 1933 and on to the sensational scandals which threatened his career, most famously the court case for statutory rape (which he was eventually aquitted)on board his boat 'Sirocco'.
Interesting enough for his lifestyle alone but an added bonus is the famous friendships with other actors/actresses of the time (David Niven & Olivia De Havilland & others)and their impact on his life and loves. it's a great insight into a Hollywood legend and his deliciously wicked, wicked read!
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Wicked (to mean very very good)
Always loved errol, this book is fantastic and the first part of his life before movie acting is very thrilling. Can't wait until someone makes a film of his exploits. Read more
Published 1 month ago by mrs.v.halpin
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent read
No unnecessary photographs, no padding. Told as if he were sitting talking to you. Is it all true? Who knows and what is more who cares. A very entertaining read.
Published 2 months ago by MR JOHN G FROMSON
3.0 out of 5 stars
Light on the good stuff
Overall this is a good read if you are a Flynn fan, but it does tend to wander around, but for Errol I forgive it that peccadillo.
Published 3 months ago by Epsilom
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My Wicked Wicked Ways - Etrrol Flynn biography
Book in excellent condition - like new. I have not finished reading this yet and will have to finish it on my next holiday, but have really enjoyed what I have read so far. Read more
Published 4 months ago by SJP
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Errol Flynn, what a life!
This is a five star book, it's full life before political correctness ruined everything. I won't spoil it by telling what's in it, buy it and read it. Read more
Published 4 months ago by D Gange
5.0 out of 5 stars
what an actor
one of my best actors ,but the book whas for my son,what a read it should be,mi family lived near him in spain he whas private but frendly
Published 4 months ago by Mrs. S. G. Lupton
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WELL WRITTEN
A surprising account of this screen legend's rise to stardom. Leaving England as a young boy, Errol gives his account of the strange relationship he had with his parents which led... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Shesh
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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 11 months ago by Sourmashontherocks
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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 14 months ago by Annie
2.0 out of 5 stars
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 15 months ago by Andrew Harron
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