Ricky

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'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 Famous as the lovable couch potato Jim Royle of The Royle Family, Ricky Tomlinson has entertained millions without ever leaving his armchair. Now, in his long-awaited autobiography, he surprises yet again with a remarkable story of love, hardship, humour, injustice and triumph. His mother used to tell him that he had lived three lives, but even she miscounted. He has been a plasterer, banjo player, stand-up comic, union agitator, political activist, film extra, award-winning actor and unwilling guest of Her Majesty's prison service. Renowned and respected for his honesty, wit and integrity, Ricky brings all of these qualities to his extraordinary, moving and inspiring story.

Ricky Tomlinson was born in 1939 and grew up in Liverpool. He has starred in many TV series including The Royle Family; Brookside; and Cracker and in films such as Raining Stones; Mike Bassett, England Manager and The 51st State. He lives in Liverpool with his wife, Rita.

'Deliciously indiscreet' SUNDAY EXPRESS 'Ricky comes up trumps ... the book thrums with energy' SUNDAY TIMES 'His life has been as messy as any reader could hope' EVENING STANDARD 'A rollicking autobiograpy' Paul Foot, OLDIE 'Filled with humour as well as pathos' THE TIMES 'The autobiography is as honest, likeable and down-to-earth as the man himself' CHOICE 'Actors are by default mostly boring people in real life. Not so in the case of the Royle family star. This is a lively and singularly unpretentious, self-effacing biography of a truly colourful character. It is well written too.' GLASGOW HERALD