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 Norman Wisdom's early years could easily have come straight from the pages of a Dickens novel. Left by their frightened mother and ill-treated by a brutal father, Norman and his brother were forced to fend for themselves, sleeping rough in London and stealing food to survive. This is a rags to riches tale of the man Charlie Chaplin said would take his mantle and who went on to make millions laugh around the world for over five decades. Here are the hardships, tragedies, and triumphs that gave him his inspiration.

From the days working the seasons at Scarborough, to the unforgettable and endearing character Norman Pitkin, the little man in a tight fitting suit, read of his rapid climb up the showbiz ladder.

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What a full lived life. You just love him more when you hear all his escapades. The Wetherspoons in Deal is named after him. From poverty to the Palladium. He took everything on the chin sometimes literally. A remarkable man and thank you Sir Norman for narrating it yourself. Listened in one sitting.

Heart Warming. You will cry

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Simply a wonderful listen- what a life - you can hear the passion in Sir Normans voice. Loved this every single word

Charming- old school quality gent

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I would highly recommend ...loved it... In Sir Normans own voice is a bonus...memorable read

One brilliant read

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funny sad I was lucky enough to see norman preform and I thought that I would actually die laughing. what a funny brilliant performer. I also remember the sketch with Bruce Forsyth at the London Palladium again I was hysterical with laughter. such a lovely brilliant man

brilliant

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this was an excellent story that could never of been done justice to if read by any one else.
Norman came over as exeptionaly meek yet proud of what he had achived and grateful for the opportunitys that he had been given. Baring in mind how his story started out he had every reason to be proud of his achievements.
But one thing I took from the end of this story was how a career in the limelight can take over your life and damage your relationships with loved ones if you are not carfull.
So all whould stars take not of this.

Brilliant story of a down to earth star.

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