- Hardcover: 256 pages
- Publisher: Robson Books Ltd (1 Jan 1998)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0860516628
- ISBN-13: 978-0860516620
- Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 16.2 x 3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 109,704 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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Terry-Thomas starred in over 70 films. Most famous for his role as either the blundering 'Englishman'or the scheming cad looking to make an 'honest' pound. Terry-Thomas starred alongside many greats such as Peter Sellars, Jack Lemmon in his distinguished career. This book takes you back to Terry-Thomas's youth and illustrates his frustrations, dreams and escapism from a working class background in North London. From a young age TT was dreaming of a rich, star status lifestyle and was determined not to remain in Finchley. He talks about the people he meets,his relationships with them and how he essentailly fooled people with his upper-class act. The book gives a very close portrayal of how his life turned following the onset of Parkinsons disease. As a reader you see how he kept smiling and making people laugh even though by the early 1990's he really was fighting a huge battle against this terrible illness. In summary any true TT fan should read this book not just for his film memoires but for a personal incite into this fascinating man.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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im a touch bias, Terry Thomas rogueish mannor was all ways appealing to me, i enjoyed the book , easy reading , i liked to read his opinion on others and i agreed with the one about Woody Allen. happy reading
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Terrific TT!!!
1 Jun 2011
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This autobigraphy covers his complete life and long career of "TT" keeping his audiences very amused with his British 'pompous englishman' and 'absolute rotter'and 'king of the cads'roles in many much loved British and US comedies.
He epitomised the 'Upper Class English Twit Gentleman'trademark from his first job at Smithfield Market in UK as a Cold Storage Clerk resplendant in his suede shoes,fitted vest/smart jacket with the 6 inch cigarette holder and the other
trademark fresh carnation in the jacket buttonhole working for 15 shillings a week!
Very good celebrity tales and funny stories of his association with the Movie and Stage celebrities he worked with throughout his career.
This is a highly entertaining and 'good read'!
TTFN-Tat-Ta For Now as TT would say.
He epitomised the 'Upper Class English Twit Gentleman'trademark from his first job at Smithfield Market in UK as a Cold Storage Clerk resplendant in his suede shoes,fitted vest/smart jacket with the 6 inch cigarette holder and the other
trademark fresh carnation in the jacket buttonhole working for 15 shillings a week!
Very good celebrity tales and funny stories of his association with the Movie and Stage celebrities he worked with throughout his career.
This is a highly entertaining and 'good read'!
TTFN-Tat-Ta For Now as TT would say.
honesty, humor and insights
4 May 2012
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Terry-Thomas does tell a lot of tales in this book. It is more of a biography than a comedy, although there is a lot of humor in it. TT was a gentleman, so he doesn't always give all the explicit details of which he knew. But, he is amazingly forthright in telling the incidents and discussing the persons in his life.
Sadly, TT was struck by Parkinson's Disease and began a painfully slow decline. Coauthor (so to speak) Terry Daum explains these events and completes the book.
Overall, it depicts life as it was in the entertainment field in Britain and the US, along with some descriptive "snapshots" of many international celebrities. TT also gives us his inside insights into humor and artistic endeavors, some of which might surprise you.
There are many humorous passages and insights in this book, making it a welcome addition to any bookshelf. And, just looking at that famous face on the cover and the back cover will make you smile.
Cheers, Mr. Thomas!
Sadly, TT was struck by Parkinson's Disease and began a painfully slow decline. Coauthor (so to speak) Terry Daum explains these events and completes the book.
Overall, it depicts life as it was in the entertainment field in Britain and the US, along with some descriptive "snapshots" of many international celebrities. TT also gives us his inside insights into humor and artistic endeavors, some of which might surprise you.
There are many humorous passages and insights in this book, making it a welcome addition to any bookshelf. And, just looking at that famous face on the cover and the back cover will make you smile.
Cheers, Mr. Thomas!
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