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Henry Holt and Company
November 2010
On Sale: October 26, 2010
320 pages
ISBN: 0805093907
EAN: 9780805093902
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Non-Fiction Memoir
Charming, engaging, and surprisingly forthright, Michael
Caine gives us his insider's view of Hollywood and the story
of his brilliant second act When he was in his late fifties, Michael Caine believed his
glamorous, rags-to-riches Hollywood career had come to an
end. The scripts being sent his way were worse and worse.
When one script really disappointed, he called the producer
to complain about the part. The producer said, "No, no, we
don't want you for the lover, we want you for the father."
Salvation came in the unlikely form of his old friend Jack
Nicholson, who convinced him to give acting one more shot.
What followed was not only an incredible personal
transformation but also one of the most radical comebacks in
film history. Learning to accept his new role both on camera
and in his own life, Caine went on to win his second Oscar,
be knighted by the queen, and deliver some of his best
performances to date. Now he shares the spectacular story of
his life, from his humble upbringing in London's
poverty-stricken Elephant and Castle, his military service,
touching marriage and family life, and lively adventures
with friends, to legendary meetings with fellow stars,
forays as a restaurateur, and hilarious off-screen
encounters from his glittering five-decade career. Caine
brings his gift for storytelling and his insider's view to a
tale that is funny, warm, and deeply honest.
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