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“Entertaining anecdotes and life lessons…[and] deeply felt passages on the grueling rejection and insecurity of an actor’s life…Caine’s writing—funny, warm, down-to-earth—will captivate fans and casual readers alike.”
— Publishers Weekly
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“Caine melds candid anecdotes and a master class on acting into an upbeat, unpretentious, and star-studded memoir…. Warm recollections and practical advice from an acclaimed star.”
— Kirkus Reviews
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Charming, advice-filled look at his extraordinary
career.
— People
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Caine the raconteur provides exactly what an admiring
reader would want from the cockney-born Hollywood vet.... The great stuff is when
he recalls his days in swinging 1960s England.
— New York Times Book Review
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Caine melds candid anecdotes and a master class on
acting into an upbeat, unpretentious, and star-studded memoir.... Warm
recollections and practical advice from an acclaimed star.
— Kirkus Reviews
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Caine reflects on an
exceptional life on and off stage and shares pertinent advice and poignant
observations in a dishy and anecdotal rumination. Caine's pithy but passionate
counsel can be applied to nearly any situation. Gracious, generous, and humble,
this consummate professional is a generous advocate for creating a fulfilling
and contented life.
— Booklist
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Funny, warm, down-to-earth--will captivate fans
and casual readers alike.
— Publishers Weekly
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Thoroughly engaging.
— Sunday Express (UK)
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A down-to-earth, kindhearted ramble from your nice British
great-uncle, who's led a fascinating and glamorous life but never forgot his
humble roots. [...] full of irresistibly tossed-off moments involving the likes
of Cary Grant, Quincy Jones, Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson, Bette Davis, and
Stephen Hawking.
— Seattle Times
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Witty and wildly entertaining.... Caine offers star-studded anecdotes
about the realities of being a working actor and life on and off the
sets.... This solidly entertaining memoir doesn't have a single dull
page.
— Shelf Awareness
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A chatty and engaging read.
— Sunday Times, Books of the Year
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A bright, breezy, and entertaining read.
— Daily Express
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National treasure Michael Caine shares the wisdom, insight and skills life has taught him, all with his fabulous storytelling.
— Prima