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24 Aug, 2016
An insightful eye into the acting profession.
For anyone interested in the arts this book covers a golden age of British comedy in films and theatre.
Great anecdotes come thick and fast and the backstories to cult British films are made available.
There are good cautionary tales too that any aspirant to the acting profession should heed, not just avoiding the "casting couch" but how to handle the financial future side of things and how to take criticism on the chin then get out there and do a good job anyway.
There is no shirking either from times when things were not so enjoyable, strong, matter of fact information
But hey!, its light, thoroughly enjoyable, the book clips along and as with any well written memoir one remembers past times and the golden glow that comes from watching classic performances given by a polished actress and cast.
Now off to buy some more Ealing comedy. Well done Liz, top job!
22 Sep, 2016
A brilliant, dramatised, action packed social document, redolent of the period.
World War Two is over, the rebuild is on. Hard cash and plenty of it is available if you can take the pace with the Hell Drivers!
Granted, the film is of its time, the Brit flick with a mega budget and CGI'd to death is a way off but five stars for the effort with this film.
Baker, Magoohan, Hartnell and Lom as the main players capture the spirit of the time. No Health and Safety,
Ex Army PPE and no MOT tippers the best you can hope for in this portrayal of Britain struggling to break out of its wartime shackles and build anew with the Hell Drivers leading the way!
01 Nov, 2016
An insightful eye into the acting profession. A must read for anyone considering going into the business.
At a time when it seems that a level of privilege is required to succeed in the acting profession this is a clearly written and no punches pulled account of what it will take you to achieve success if from a modest back ground.
Total commitment, a willingness to submit to the fact that, yes, someone may know better than you, so take it in, learn and via hard work be ready for your chance!
There is also some welcome humour and brilliant anecdotes from a Master Storyteller.
It should be included in any drama class syllabus,