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Ricky

By: Ricky Tomlinson
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The astonishing and inspiring autobiography of Ricky Tomlinson, one of Britain’s best-loved actors and entertainers.

Famous as the loveable couch potato Jim Royle of The Royle Family, Ricky Tomlinson has entertained millions without ever leaving his armchair. Now, in his 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.

‘I know that I’m going to get stick over this book but there you go – it can’t be helped. And some readers might think I’m a terrible liar when they read what follows, but everything in this book is true. Enough lies have been told about me, without me adding to them.’

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Brilliant book, I really enjoyed it.😊
What a life Ricky Tomlinson’s had.
What a guy!

Excellent.

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I absolutely loved this. started and finished in one day. What a life, what a guy.

fantastic!

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superb audiobook great life story of Ricky tomlinson also brilliant narration by Ricky tomlinson loved it

superb audiobook

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Even though read by Ricky Tomlinson the book was a better read, I felt Ricky left a lot out of the book, his funny stories. This was more of a highlight of his book, so I was disappointed by this. However I appreciated he did tell the story just wish it was word by word of the book version.

Nice one Ricky

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The story is just amazing and full of conviction, passion with pain. If you ever thought Ricky was living the life as it were, then this will open your thoughts to a complex hard working man like Ricky Tomlinson as sure socialist. The best ever.

Life and Fun

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