- Hardcover: 384 pages
- Publisher: Sphere; illustrated edition edition (2 Oct 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0316861987
- ISBN-13: 978-0316861984
- Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 16.2 x 3.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 295,867 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Deliciously indiscreet (SUNDAY EXPRESS )
If there is a better written, less pretentious book by an actor, then I have yet to read it. Undoubtedly the showbusiness book of the year (INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY )
Ricky comes up trumps ... the book thrums with energy (SUNDAY TIMES )
His life has been as messy as any reader could hope (EVENING STANDARD )
If there is a better written, less pretentious book by an actor, then I have yet to read it. Undoubtedly the showbusiness book of the year (INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY )
Ricky comes up trumps ... the book thrums with energy (SUNDAY TIMES )
His life has been as messy as any reader could hope (EVENING STANDARD )
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* The astonishing and inspiring autobiography of Ricky Tomlinson, one of Britain's best-loved actors and entertainers
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As a youngster of about thirteen I toyed with the idea of being a writer. Read the first page
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Whilst walking around Dublin during the Christmas I spotted this book. Although I've seen Ricky on television, I really knew nothing about him but this book made me laugh and cry. He comes across as honest and a down to earth soul, mixing it with the grass roots and with the upper crusts of society. But at the end of the day he's just plain "Ricky". When I started reading this book I found I couldn't leave it down, I just wanted to know what was going to happen next. Some of the stories are priceless and it is amazing to think what sort of life is behind the public face. I found it touching at times and, for me, it is that little bit of magic which makes it a "must have" book.
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
i was expecting this book to be brilliant and i wasn't dissapointed. Ricky tells a brilliant story and it made me laugh out loud several times a few surprising bits as well. Something that struck me was his son clifton's resemblance to Ralf little his screen son in the royle familly good casting. My favourite bit was when he was in Boy's from the blackstuff he thumped Bernard Hill yosser at a party because in rickys words ("he was being a twat)and the two still don't speak Bernards loss. Anyway if you want any more read it yourself. Well done Rick.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
the familiar actor from the royale family, a very good book, is very easy reading, and enjoyable to read, with humour and other life tales, a very genuine story and a definate must read.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Ricky
The only thing I hated about this book was I knew it had to end. I just couldn't put it down and I have missed lots of my favorite tv programmes because I would rather keep reading... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Dolly
Funny
This is a great book and tells you about some of the scrapes that Ricky got into over the years.
Published 1 month ago by TRACY
fantastic
I loved Ricky Tomlinson in The Royale Family but didn't know anything about him before reading this book. Read more
Published 2 months ago by janny
ricky
i bought rickys book about a year after it came out,i could not put it down,other reviewers talk about memorable parts of the book,2 spring to mind for me ,the way he was with... Read more
Published 9 months ago by truckman020
Moving and delightful.
I have long enjoyed seeing Ricky on TV and film and even though he is an actor of limited range there's no denying that he portrays hmself to perfection. Read more
Published 12 months ago by C. Hussey-Yeo
Excellent Read
I knew Ricky Tomlinson had been jailed for something to do with picketing and strikes, but did not know the whole story. Read more
Published 14 months ago by L. Williams
Ricky
This book did something that most books do not. I t made me read it in one sitting. As a family named Royle naturally had an interest. My son is even called Anthony. Read more
Published 15 months ago
RICKY A TOP MAN
I bought this book second hand it was good quality but the read was even better. true and honest from (RICKY TOMLINSON)I would reconmend this book.
Published 17 months ago by CROSSY
mixed up book
I bought the book second hand but when I got it home I was surprised to find there were three chapters missing 8 to 11 also chapters 12 and 13 have been repeated twice. Read more
Published 20 months ago by shirl
An amazing book
I read this book a few years ago, it was in my local library.
I could not put the book down, it made me laugh and cry.I was never bored with it. Read more
I could not put the book down, it made me laugh and cry.I was never bored with it. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Ms. D. Allman
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