Roger moore was an english actor best known for playing james bond, as well as the author of bond on bond, one lucky bastard, and my word is my bond. Of course, he was an actor and starred in films that have. Moore is a delightful bon vivant, but this book contains a few too many funny stories about virtually unknown british actors to work well. Tales from tinseltown sir roger moore, derek perkins on. Sir roger moore jokingly admits that he wanted to call this book one lucky bastard, but his publishers tutted, so its called last man standing instead. One of the bestselling mythology books of all time by. Written by sir roger moore, audiobook narrated by derek perkins. As moore admits, almost everyone he regales us with tales of is dead. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Gareth owen in a career that spans over seven decades, roger moore has been at the very heart of hollywood. One lucky bastard features outrageous tales from his own life and career as well as those told to him by a host of stars and filmmakers including, tony curtis, sean connery, michael caine, david niven, frank sinatra, gregory peck, john mills, peter sellers, michael winner, cubby broccoli, and many more. A fishsummer nights dream light violin duet with fun poems by aleksey igudesman and amusing fish drawings by sir roger moore for 2 violins music book with cd and music clip. Tales from tinseltown by roger moore and gareth owen. Roger moore, kbe, has written a book that features all the bond movies, along with a wonderfully witty account of his own involvement in them.
His most notable television role was playing the main character, simon templar, in the british television series the saint from 1962 to 1969. Roger moores screen superpower has always been his ability to. One lucky bastard features outrageous tales from his own life and career, as well as those told to him by a host of stars and filmmakers, including tony curtis, sean connery, frank sinatra, gregory peck, peter sellers, and many more. This fabulous collection of true stories from moores stellar career lifts the lid on the movie business, from hollywood to pinewood. In a career that spanned more than seven decades, the late roger moore was at the very heart of hollywood.
One lucky bastard npr coverage of one lucky bastard. In a career that spans over seven decades, roger moore has been at the very heart. The man with the golden life sir roger moore has played james bond more than any other actor. Roger moore lovers enjoyed moore s first memoir, my word is my bond, and clearly the publishers attempt to cash in on that love with one lucky bastard. Of course, hes an actor who has starred in films that have made him famous the world over. Features outrageous tales from his own life and career as well as those told to him by a host of stars and filmmakers including sean connery. The real reason steven spielberg never directed a bond.
One lucky bastard broward county library overdrive. Roger moore is a gifted story teller and ive enjoyed his other books about his life in film and specifically his life with bond. Of course, hes an actor and has starred in films that have made him famous the world over. In a career that spans over seven decades, roger moore has been at the very heart of hollywood. Roger moore s screen superpower has always been his ability to project the seemingly opposing qualities of. The book was successful enough that that moore followed it up with a. With a roger moore book,a certain amount of laughs is guaranteed. Moores other books far exceed this as do his deeds off record so it does tend to. Roger moore was 45 when he made his first debut as james bond older than sean connery, whod played the role in five films before he got. One lucky bastard by roger moore seven circumstances. Roger moore one lucky bastard book cover handout its a charming collection from the famed raconteur who achieved worldwide success as james bond. Tales from tinseltown audiobook by sir roger moore. One lucky bastard by roger moore overdrive rakuten.
One lucky bastard features outrageous tales from his own life and career as well as those told to him by a host of stars and filmmakers including, tony curtis, sean connery, michael caine, david niven, frank sinatra, gregory peck, john mills, peter sellers. From girls to the villains, from the cars to the cocktails, from the gadgets to the locations. Sir roger moore, from life as a saint to the suavest bond who perfected the art of eyebrow acting. Despite having played james bond in seven films, sir roger moore doesnt consider himself much of an actor. The sxsw 2020 title design competition screening and judging process, set to take place on march 15th in austin, texas, was cancelled this year. On the heels of his criticallyacclaimed and bestselling memoirs my word is my bond and bond on bond, sir roger moore returns for his third literary foray with one lucky bastard. Wonderfully, i keep discovering books by people from the entertainment world who i never paid much attention to in previous years. Chicago turabian humanities citation style guide moore, roger, 19272017 and gareth owen, one lucky bastard. In this fabulous collection of true stories from his stellar career, moore lifts the lid.
One lucky bastard features outrageous tales from his own life and career, as well as those told to him by a host of stars and filmmakers, including tony curtis. Tales from tinseltown and millions of other books are. Free pdf bastard in black a local parks referee s tales of life on the edge download online. One lucky bastard, or perhaps last man standing as it may be known when the official edition is released, is the latest book of memoirs from sir roger moore. Last man standing by roger moore michael omara books. An evening with roger moore begins on 27 october at the leeds. In a career that spanned over seven decades, the late roger moore was he very heart of hollywood. But all this is by and by because in his latest book, one lucky bastard, roger moore shows that he is a brilliant raconteur with a wealth of hilarious and sometimes naughty stories about the stars and showbiz characters he has met and befriended during his long career. Perhaps its more pertinent to the reader of a certain age who can remember. One lucky bastard, or perhaps last man standing as it may be known when the. One lucky bastard roger moore book instock buy now.
One lucky bastard by roger moore the washington post. Anyway, in america its one lucky bastard and in the uk it became last man standing. As sir roger moore turns 88, heres one of our alltime favorite movies for grownups radio shows. One lucky bastard in a career that spans over seven decades, roger moore has been at the very heart of hollywood. One lucky bastard ebook by roger moore rakuten kobo. All is wrapped in a charming narrative but overall the book lacks much cohesion or purpose. Of course, hes an actor and has starred in films that. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. He, like so many people, delights in telling tales about his working life and some of the people with which he has worked. Roger sizing up daniel craig as 007and explaining why he considers himself a cowardly actor. Read one lucky bastard tales from tinseltown by roger moore available from rakuten kobo. I wanted to call it one lucky bastard, which was generally accepted. The book features some dishy tales about the various high rollers he worked.
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