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Putting the Rabbit in the Hat
- Narrated by: Brian Cox
- Length: 11 hrs and 40 mins
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Summary
The long-awaited memoir by movie and theatre legend Brian Cox.
A Guardian, Times, Sunday Times and Independent Book of the Year
*Featuring a foreword by the executive producer of Succession, Frank Rich, an executive producer of HBO's Succession, a former chief drama critic of The New York Times, and the author of the memoir Ghost Light.*
From Titus Andronicus with the RSC to media magnate Logan Roy in HBO's Succession, Brian Cox has made his name as an actor of unparalleled distinction and versatility. We know him on screen, but few know of his extraordinary life story.
Growing up in Dundee, Scotland, Cox lost his father when he was just eight years old and was brought up by his three elder sisters in the aftermath of his mother's nervous breakdowns and ultimate hospitalisation. After joining the Dundee Repertory Theatre at the age of 15, you could say the rest is history—but that is to overlook the enormous graft that has gone into the making of the legend we know today.
This is a rags-to-riches life story like no other—a seminal autobiography that both captures Cox's distinctive voice and his very soul. Rich in emotion and meaning, with plenty of laughs along the way, it will be a classic in the vein of The Moon's a Balloon by David Niven and What's It All About by Michael Caine.
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- Kindle Customer
- 17-08-22
Brilliant honest biography
A very interesting insight into the life and mind of a very successful actor. I enjoyed every minute of this book.
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- Edo
- 13-02-22
Brilliant
This is a Great story and really well read by Brian cox himself. Highly recommend
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- Gio
- 04-11-21
Fantastic brilliant wonderful
Brian Cox is one of the greatest actors from UK and I loved this book,
A great listen I highly recommend it to everyone. Truly a great guy
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- Jez
- 05-11-21
Great.
A little self-indulgent in parts and glosses over some of the less glamourous parts, buts its an auto-biography so I guess we should give him some slack. On the whole it's a marvellous piece.
Besides his film and telly work I was amazed at the extent of his theatre repertoire and his discussion on actors actually 'acting' and the work involved in both acting and directing was really, really interesting. His foray into Hollywood was also entertaining as were some scabrous take downs of various actors and directors.
I feel I know more of the man than I did before and I am grateful for his insight into the life of a transatlantic actor of standing and repute with 50+ years experience treading the boards. Thank you Brian and I wish you well.
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- tony chatfield
- 29-10-22
Good listen - can recommend
Enjoyed this, was a great insight into Brian Cox and his narration and context helps it really flow
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- Melanie Yong
- 12-11-21
Thoroughly Enjoyable Read
Brian has been one of my favourite actors ever since The Long Kiss Goodnight in which he was Nathan and delivered these brilliant lines
Nathan:
Alice, please? Your dog, Alice - it and my appetite are mutually exclusive.
Alice:
Well, what's wrong with the dog?
Nathan:
Simple: he's been licking his a**hole for the last three straight hours. I submit to you that there is nothing there worth more than an hour's attention and I should think that whatever he is attempting to dislodge, is either gone for good... or there to stay.
Thank you Brian!
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- Di D
- 26-12-22
Excellent
Really enjoyed this. Reflective, funny and insightful. If you enjoy the theatre you will enjoy this book.
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- C H B
- 08-03-22
really interesting life story
made all the more better with Brian reading it. his honesty makes the story that more enjoyable
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- Wils1976
- 28-05-23
Really enjoyable telling from a complex life
This is an enjoyable book from a no nonsense Scot, that has not forgot his roots. The book is opinionated, which is a welcome change to some bio’s where clearly the writer is steering the waters to avoid upsetting anyone. It has funny and interesting stories and is tinged with remorse and tales of mistakes made. Highly recommend if you are a fan or not
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- R H Jones
- 24-12-21
Excellent narration
The best example for having an audible version of an excellent book. Wonderful narration of a fascinating life.
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