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Mummy's boy

Lamb, Larry more...

Format: Paperback
Library Classification: Adult Non Fiction
BIC Subjects: Biography & autobiography: film, television, music, theatre
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton General Division
Imprint: Coronet Books
Publication Date: 10/04/2012
Place of Publication: United Kingdom

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Acting wasn't a long-held childhood dream for Larry Lamb, instead his childhood memories are filled with recollections of his parents continuously fighting. Life in the Lamb household veered from laughter and happy moments to hysterical outbursts and terrifying episodes. Larry, the eldest of three children was only too often caught in the middle and found himself at the centre of his father's raging anger, tormented by a man who struggled with the enormity of fatherhood. As soon as Larry was old enough, he left home. Putting as much distance as he could between himself and his volatile childhood, he set off on a journey that would take him to work as an encyclopaedia salesman in Germany, in the oil business in Libya and Nova Scotia until he found himself starring on Broadway.

What a life! I loved it. Almost as good as sitting with him and listening to his stories -- Rob Brydon 'What a life! It's a very gentlemanly book. Inspiring. I do hope that many parents read this book and take a good hard look at themselves.' -- Roberta Taylor A wonderful story of survival against the odds told with compassion and humour. This is so much more than a showbiz autobiography. -- Anne Robinson This captivating and honest book is a warts and all look at love, marriage, family and showbiz. What is loveable about Larry Lamb is that he is just as happy to tell us about the toe curling fiascos as he is about the triumphs that have led to leading roles on Broadway and on British television . -- Julia Gregson

Title: Mummy's boy
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Contributors: By (author) Larry Lamb

ISBN 13: 9781444715293
ISBN 10: 1444715291

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton General Division
Imprint: Coronet Books
Publication Date: 10/04/2012
Place of Publication: London, United Kingdom
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BIC Subjects: Biography & autobiography: film, television, music, theatre
NBS Classification: Autobiography: The Arts
Dewey Classification: 791.45028092 (DC23) ; 791.45028092 (DC22)

Format: Paperback
Pages: 352
Height: 198mm
Width: 129mm
Thickness: 26mm
Weight: 290g