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High Hopes

By: Ronnie Corbett
Narrated by: Ronnie Corbett
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Summary

This is my autobiography, the exciting story of how I, Ronald Corbett, the son of an Edinburgh baker, became convinced that I had to seek my fortune and become an actor, of how I pursued that goal, found fame on television as one of The Two Ronnies, and managed to meet a fabulous cast of extraordinary people along the way.

First I'll take you back to my schooldays and reveal the technique I developed for estimating the height of a girl before daring to ask her to dance. I'll explain how I first met David Frost, John Cleese and Michael Palin, and shamelessly reveal how I once played Othello to Danny La Rue's Desdemona, having just had dinner with Laurence Olivier. I'll also tell you about the time I was suddenly struck down by a mysterious illness that destroyed my sense of balance and prevented me from going on stage for several years.

Altogether I must admit, it is a truly dramatic story. I only hope my mother won't be too shocked!

©2000 Ronnie Corbett (P)2009 Random House Audio
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Relaxed, and a nice read.

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Relaxed, and a nice reading.
What more would you expect from little R?

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Ronnie was interesting

The story of Ronnie was interesting his years of work in the entertainment industry is second to none. His reading was very good but the music in between the sections was very distracting.

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Not quite Dizzy Heights

An ok kind of biography. I'm not quite sure whether Ronnie Corbett reached the same level of superstardom as Ronnie Barker. I enjoyed Ronnie c in partnership with his colleague. Feels like he is making up ground with Ronnie b and that somehow comes across in the book or the Reading. a lot of name dropping and the haves and have not.. came across like a Tory. was reasonably read which is always nice and a preference by the subject. and because of the happy memories I have of him with Ronnie B have given it the score that I have. particularly the phantom raspberry blower which I believe all the raspberries blown by David Jason. anyways enjoy.

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great storytelling

listened whilst traveling, very well written and presented brilliantly. The two Ronnie's was my favourite comedy program when I was younger

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Love Mr Corbett

Sadly missed, I grew up with the two Ronnie’s, when Saturday night TV was something to look forward to…..loved the book and of course the narration.

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classic auto biography

so wonderful to hear his voice again after all these years and hear the back stories of what was the classic television show of the two Ronnie's

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A true entertainer

Touching and glorious the class of this legend pours out in his own voice . You feel the love he has for his family and friends and of course Ronnie Barker

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Very Interesting

Loved the 2 Ronnies. Absolute class. This is a very interesting listen. Would heartily recommend.

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Brilliant

Loved the booked, really funny and good insight into his life. sad he is gone :(

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Everyone Loves Ronnie

I love Ronnie Corbett, he's like everyone's favourite Uncle, and this is just what this book is like, an old friend taking you into his confidence and telling you tales of his life. If I'm being honest he does ramble a bit occasionally but overall a great book by a National Treasure and sadly missed entertainer. It was lovely to hear his voice again.

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