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This Much Is True

By: Miriam Margolyes
Narrated by: Miriam Margolyes
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From Blackadder to Call the Midwife, from the Cadbury's Caramel Rabbit to Harry Potter, Miriam Margolyes is the outspoken great aunt (after two sherries) we all wish we had - this is (at last) her extraordinary life story, and it's well worth the wait.

Award-winning actor, creator of a myriad of memorable characters from Lady Whiteadder to Professor Sprout, Miriam Margolyes is a national treasure.

Now, at last, at the age of 80, she has finally decided to tell her extraordinary life story. And it's far richer and stranger than any part she's played.

Find out how being conceived in an air-raid gave her curly hair; what pranks led to her being known as the naughtiest girl Oxford High School ever had; how she ended up posing nude for Augustus John aged 17, being sent to Coventry by Monty Python and the Goodies and swearing on University Challenge (she was the first woman to say f--k on TV). This book is packed with unforgettable stories from why Bob Monkhouse was the best (male) kiss she's ever had to being told off by the queen. With a cast list stretching from Scorsese to Streisand, Leonardo di Caprio to Isaiah Berlin, This Much Is True is as warm and honest, as full of life and surprises, as she is.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2021 Miriam Margolyes (P)2021 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
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"There is no one on Earth quite so wonderful." (Stephen Fry)

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When it comes to Miriam Margoyles I think you know you are going to get the pure unadulterated truth…probably with a heavy dose of humour, charm and “bad language” (I loathe that term!)
This book is frank and entertaining. Miriam starts, as one would expect, at the very beginning and works her way through her life…from Stage to Screen, from home life to University life…to life in general. It never meanders and is always entertaining. She pours scorn on those who have hurt or upset her as well as those who have hurt or upset others. Miriam has been blessed with charm & humour and always uses both to great effect.
If you are a fan of Miriam Margoyles’s work then it’s a must have…if you’re not a fan then it’s probably not for you but I would STILL urge you to give it a listen! Oh and whilst we’re on the subject of listening…I’m sure there are plenty of people out there who would prefer to read a biography rather than listen to it but when the subject is such a wonderful raconteur then I’d definitely suggest the audiobook!

Frank & Funny

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I Loved this book beautifully written.

Honest, funny, in-depth with no filter everything you could want from a biography.

Fantastic

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So refreshing. I enjoy Miriam’s frankness and had no idea she loved sucking cock so much.

Miriam

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What a fabulous book, I love it so much I think I’m going to start it again now. I could listen to Miriam for hours, what a fantastic woman. It has been heaven to listen to your life, thank you for writing this book

Wonderful

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I'd never heard of Miriam Margoles until earlier this year when Louis Theroux interviewed her on his podcast. I enjoyed the interview so much that when I saw her book I bought and listened to it immediately.
She is so wonderfully entertaining and personable, I could have kept listening to her talk and tell her stories for hours more. This is the autobiography I would like to be able to write when I'm 80 years old!

I'm in love with Miriam!

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