David Jason: My Life by David Jason (English) Paperback Book

Description: David Jason: My Life by David Jason Born the son of a Billingsgate market porter at the height of the Second World War, the author spent his early life dodging bombs and bullies, both with impish good timing. This title tells his story. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The long-awaited autobiography of one of Britains best-loved actors, and the star of Only Fools and Horses.Winner of the National Book Awards Autobiography of the YearThe long-awaited autobiography of one of Britains best-loved actors*As seen in David and Jays Touring Toolshed on BBC Two*Born the son of a Billingsgate market porter at the height of the Second World War, David Jason spent his early life dodging bombs and bullies, both with impish good timing. Giving up on an unloved career as an electrician, he turned his attention to acting and soon, through a natural talent for making people laugh, found himself working with the leading lights of British comedy in the 1960s and 70s- Eric Idle, Michael Palin, Bob Monkhouse and Ronnie Barker. Barker would become a mentor to David, leading to hugely successful stints in Porridge and Open All Hours.It wasnt until 1981, kitted out with a sheepskin jacket, a flat cap, and a clapped-out Reliant Regal, that David found the part that would capture the nations hearts- the beloved Derek Del Boy Trotter in Only Fools and Horses. Never a one-trick pony, he had an award-winning spell as TVs favourite detective Jack Frost, took a country jaunt as Pop Larkin in the Darling Buds of May, and even voiced a crime-fighting cartoon rodent in the much-loved childrens show Danger Mouse.But life hasnt all been so easy- from missing out on a key role in Dads Army to nearly drowning in a freak diving accident, David has had his fair share of ups and downs, and has lost some of his nearest and dearest along the way.Davids is a touching, funny and warm-hearted story, which charts the course of his incredible five decades at the top of the entertainment business. Hes been a shopkeeper and a detective inspector, a crime-fighter and a market trader, and he aint finished yet. As Del Boy would say, its all cushty. Notes Long-awaited biography of the best-loved actor and star of Only Fools & Horses, telling his life story from birth at the height of WW2 to an unloved career as an electrician, and his turn to acting, in Porridge, Open All Hours, and of course, capturing the nations heart as Del Boy. Touching and warm-hearted. Its a romp of a chronicle, a life according to Del Boy, the ultimate cheeky chappy Daily Telegraph. Author Biography Sir David Jason was born in 1940 in North London. His acting career has been long and varied- from his theatre work in the West End to providing voices for Mr Toad from The Wind in the Willows, Danger Mouse and The BFG; and from Open All Hours and The Darling Buds of May to his starring roles as Detective Inspector Frost in A Touch of Frost and, of course, Derek Del Boy Trotter in Only Fools and Horses.He lives with his wife, Gill, and their daughter, Sophie, in Buckinghamshire. Review As good as it gets ... so much on every page ... a great, great book. * Chris Evans *Its a romp of a chronicle, a life according to Del Boy, the ultimate cheeky chappy. * Daily Telegraph *Jasons account of his busy and fulfilling life is as genuinely genial as the man himself ... his hugely likeable memoirs reveal hes had the last laugh. * Daily Mail - Book of the Week *The book is terrific. * Richard Bacon *How the son of a market porter gave up a career as an electrician to become one of Britains most successful and best loved actors ... the long awaited story... * Independent * Promotional The long-awaited autobiography of one of Britains best-loved actors, and the star of Only Fools and Horses. Review Text As good as it gets ... so much on every page ... a great, great book. Promotional "Headline" The long-awaited autobiography of one of Britains best-loved actors, and the star of Only Fools and Horses . Details ISBN0099581167 Author David Jason Year 2014 ISBN-10 0099581167 ISBN-13 9780099581161 Media Book Publication Date 2014-06-05 Publisher Cornerstone Imprint Arrow Books Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 791.45028092 Pages 400 Illustrations Illustrations (black and white, and colour), map (black and white) Language English Format Paperback Short Title DAVID JASON Subtitle My Life UK Release Date 2014-06-05 AU Release Date 2014-06-05 NZ Release Date 2014-06-05 Translator Polly McLean Birth 2020 Affiliation Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, NSS College of Engineering, Palakkad, India Position UN Under-Secretary General and Rector Qualifications QC Alternative 9781448164202 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 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