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

superb audiobook

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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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Where does Ricky rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
2 because his book is full of sadness from most of his life he is a great read he comes back up in the end

What about Ricky Tomlinson’s performance did you like?
He tells it as it is

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
I was sad when it took to 1970 to have children and 1973 when he was jailed how he kept sane I don't know he was a great actor loved roughnecks and the royle family like ray brooks and billy conolly thanks for reading your story

Great read

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Listened from start to finish. Ricky's life story is funny, heartfelt, captivating and honest. A true Legend.

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