This Much is True

Name: This Much is True
Brand: John Murray Press
SKU: 9781529379907
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'There's never been a memoir so packed with eye-popping, hilarious and candid stories' DAILY MAIL

By Miriam Margolyes

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( 22,184 ratings, 2,212 reviews)

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This Much is True by Miriam Margolyes is a vibrant and candid memoir, unveiling the life and career of the beloved British actress. With her trademark wit, Margolyes shares tales from her childhood, her path to fame, and her experiences with renowned figures in entertainment. This memoir offers an insightful glimpse into her unique perspective and the colourful anecdotes that have shaped her fascinating journey.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate candid and humorous stories from a life led in the spotlight. This memoir offers an entertaining glimpse into the world of a beloved actress, filled with honest reflections, intriguing anecdotes, and a delightful blend of warmth and wit.

This Much is True

From Blackadder to Call the Midwife, from PG Tips to Harry Potter, Miriam Margolyes is Britain's favourite national treasure -- this is (at last) her extraordinary life story and it's well worth the wait.

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'There is no one on earth quite so wonderful' STEPHEN FRY

BAFTA-winning actor, voice of everything from Monkey to the Cadbury's Caramel Rabbit, creator of a myriad of unforgettable characters from Lady Whiteadder to Professor Sprout, Miriam Margolyes, OBE, is the nation's favourite (and naughtiest) treasure. Now, at the age of 80, she has finally decided to tell her extraordinary life story - and it's well worth the wait.

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 as a teenager; why Bob Monkhouse was the best (male) kiss she's ever had; and what happened next after Warren Beatty asked, 'Do you fuck?'

From declaring her love to Vanessa Redgrave to being told to be quiet by the Queen, this book is packed with brilliant, hilarious stories. With a cast list stretching from Scorsese to Streisand, a cross-dressing Leonardo di Caprio to Isaiah Berlin, This Much Is True is as warm and honest, as full of life and surprises, as its inimitable author.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Miriam Margolyes' memoir is described as an outrageously entertaining and candid account bursting with humour, fascinating anecdotes, and her force-of-nature personality. It is consistently praised for its honesty, wit, and ability to evoke both laughter and surprise. The book captures the essence of Margolyes' remarkable life, leaving readers both thrilled and eager for more.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529379907

Publisher: John Murray Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 July 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: John Murray Publishers Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 347g

Pages: 448

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About the Author

Born in Oxford, England in 1941 & educated at Newnham College, Cambridge, MIRIAM MARGOLYES OBE is an award-winning veteran of the stage and screen, and an internationally acclaimed voice-artist and documentarian. Winner of the BAFTA Best Supporting Actress award for The Age of Innocence, she received an OBE in 2002 for Services to Drama. This Much is True, her long-awaited award-winning autobiography, was in the top ten for over a year. This is her second book.