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'This endearing memoir shows why he remains many people's favourite James Bond.' -- Observer Review, 3 May, 2009
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snug and comforting...what Moore does write about, engagingly and with tremendous warmth, is his London childhood and the path from losing his job as a trainee animator, to movie extra, to film and television star.
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48 of 49 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is one of the finest autobiographies that I have ever read.
Sir Roger claims not to spill all the beans on his life and co-stars for fear of upsetting the ones that are still alive. This isn't quite true.
He may may leave out some of the more salacious details, but this helps for a real good time feel to the book. Ther are MANY tales told here, but all in good taste!
Roger Moore is an actor of such experience that his stories are nothing short of hilarious, touching, sad and scandalous (in a gentlemanly way).
Often all at once.
Roger Moore has unfairly been the subject of many jibes about his ability, many started by the man himself.
This is the story of a truly talented, charasmatic, naturally funny, humanitarian.
It's so nice not to be preached to. He loves what he does, he loves his success and that shines through. Really refreshing.
Read this without being touched or laughing out loud and there's something wroung.
10/10
Sir Roger claims not to spill all the beans on his life and co-stars for fear of upsetting the ones that are still alive. This isn't quite true.
He may may leave out some of the more salacious details, but this helps for a real good time feel to the book. Ther are MANY tales told here, but all in good taste!
Roger Moore is an actor of such experience that his stories are nothing short of hilarious, touching, sad and scandalous (in a gentlemanly way).
Often all at once.
Roger Moore has unfairly been the subject of many jibes about his ability, many started by the man himself.
This is the story of a truly talented, charasmatic, naturally funny, humanitarian.
It's so nice not to be preached to. He loves what he does, he loves his success and that shines through. Really refreshing.
Read this without being touched or laughing out loud and there's something wroung.
10/10
33 of 35 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
My quintessential Bond has always been Roger Moore. Those sparkling eyes, that cheeky grin, those crazy eyebrows and a character that shines through as truly honest and a lot of fun. I have often wondered why from a very young age, I always felt closer to Roger Moore than any other of the actors who played Bond. This book explains all: Roger Moore plays Roger Moore because his real character is all that is needed to play the part of Bond. This book leaves no stone unturned and takes us to the heart and soul of the Man: through his difficult childhood, his many hospital visits, the unselfish love of his parents, the strong friendships he acquired throughout his incredible life, his deep love for his children and grandchildren and the fun, joys and sadness that have touched him. This autobiography is beautifully written and in parts made me laugh out loud, in others I cried. Roger Moore is a true legend, an English Gentleman to the core: modest, charming and caring. Many happy returns of the day, Sir Roger and many, many more years with us!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I am out of step with many of my reviewing colleagues as Sir Roger is not my favourite Bond, I'm in the Connery camp. He was however a very good Bond and I can only agree that this is a superb showbiz autobiography.
Sir Roger paints an vivid picture of a childhood more working class than many would have assumed and in particular clearly admired his policeman father.
He also gives us some detail on his army service & his early working life-he was a trainee animator and this enabled him to dierct episodes of The Saint and The Persuaders later on.
He has been criticised in the past for tending to dismiss ex-wives but here does recall in some detail how besotted he was with 1st wife Doorn Van Steyn, his exciting taste of fame as singer Dorothy Squires other half and in particular regrets treating "Dot" badly, still values the time they shared and was pleased that late in her life they became friends again. He has little to say about his 3rd wife Luisa Mattioli, possibly as the events of their divorce are still too fresh but sadly no picture is painted of their life together.
Minor quibble though as his acting career is dealt with in glorious detail. Early leading role "Ivanhoe" is amusingly recalled as a cheaply made and quasi-dangerous production.
Naturally The Saint is recalled in great detail and with some affection-but then he was the defenitive Simon Templar. This is one of the books' best bits. He also recalls being a business partner on Return of the Saint & has an amusing story about his involvement on the appalling Val Kilmer film, "I was paid not to act!"
Bond is recalled in similar details and again there is lots of fun to be had here. He controversialy supports the claim that Cubby Brocoli had a percentage of runaway bond Never Say Never Again, paints an amusing picture of how during the filming of that an Octopussy Sir Sean and he met to compare notes on whose production was more troubled. He reveals knowing George Lazenby and denies that he had to be pushed to leave the role of 007.
He announces a policy that where he has nothing good to say about someone he says nothing and sticks to it apart from in a few cases.
The last section chronicles his work for Unicef and this is where I learned a lot for example the problems of iodine deficiency.
Warmly recommended for all Saint, Bond or Sir Roger fans.
Sir Roger paints an vivid picture of a childhood more working class than many would have assumed and in particular clearly admired his policeman father.
He also gives us some detail on his army service & his early working life-he was a trainee animator and this enabled him to dierct episodes of The Saint and The Persuaders later on.
He has been criticised in the past for tending to dismiss ex-wives but here does recall in some detail how besotted he was with 1st wife Doorn Van Steyn, his exciting taste of fame as singer Dorothy Squires other half and in particular regrets treating "Dot" badly, still values the time they shared and was pleased that late in her life they became friends again. He has little to say about his 3rd wife Luisa Mattioli, possibly as the events of their divorce are still too fresh but sadly no picture is painted of their life together.
Minor quibble though as his acting career is dealt with in glorious detail. Early leading role "Ivanhoe" is amusingly recalled as a cheaply made and quasi-dangerous production.
Naturally The Saint is recalled in great detail and with some affection-but then he was the defenitive Simon Templar. This is one of the books' best bits. He also recalls being a business partner on Return of the Saint & has an amusing story about his involvement on the appalling Val Kilmer film, "I was paid not to act!"
Bond is recalled in similar details and again there is lots of fun to be had here. He controversialy supports the claim that Cubby Brocoli had a percentage of runaway bond Never Say Never Again, paints an amusing picture of how during the filming of that an Octopussy Sir Sean and he met to compare notes on whose production was more troubled. He reveals knowing George Lazenby and denies that he had to be pushed to leave the role of 007.
He announces a policy that where he has nothing good to say about someone he says nothing and sticks to it apart from in a few cases.
The last section chronicles his work for Unicef and this is where I learned a lot for example the problems of iodine deficiency.
Warmly recommended for all Saint, Bond or Sir Roger fans.
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My Word is My Bond: The Autobiography
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I love it but so is the man, i did not like him some times but with age and read i know understand were he came from in his... Read more
I love it but so is the man, i did not like him some times but with age and read i know understand were he came from in his... Read more
Published 3 months ago by CALDAVY
Please Sir Roger, can we have some Moore?
This is a wonderful book, insightful and personal - proving Sir Roger Moore as a very fine writer indeed. Read more
Published 4 months ago by James Smith
Hmmmm
The biography starts out brilliantly, giving a background from Roger's perspective, a bit of banter and a concise recent family history. Read more
Published 6 months ago by strangelad
Joe M.
I bought this book as part of a package to treat myself for my birthday. I have not got around to reading it yet.
Published 6 months ago by Joe M
EXCELLENT
Absolutely loved this book, it just proved to me that Sir Roger Moore is the gentleman i thought he was. Read more
Published 6 months ago by nic
Stirred But Not Shaken
This is a very interesting and amusing book, but sadly Mr Moore fails to allow the reader to get anywhere near his heart. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Big Andy
Roger Moore Autobiography
A throughly good read, his stories of the early days were very funny but the later part of the book about his UNICEF adventures were a little bit boring.
Overall enjoyable
Overall enjoyable
Published 9 months ago by Geo
Roger Moore at his best
Brilliant book by Roger Moore. A great insite into his career and all he does for Unicef. This book is a must.
Published 9 months ago by Mrs. Janice W. Spooner
Not enough Bond
Perfectly good read so long as you're a Roger Moore fan. He is a fine individual to settle down with. Read more
Published 11 months ago by S. Warwick
Did I read the same book as everyone else?!
I'm a big fan of Rog, and he's always struck me as a decent chap - indeed, I met him twice and both times he was charming (as one would expect). Read more
Published 13 months ago by Royale
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