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My Turn

By: Norman Wisdom
Narrated by: Norman Wisdom
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 Norman Wisdom's early years could easily have come straight from the pages of a Dickens novel. Left by their frightened mother and ill-treated by a brutal father, Norman and his brother were forced to fend for themselves, sleeping rough in London and stealing food to survive. This is a rags to riches tale of the man Charlie Chaplin said would take his mantle and who went on to make millions laugh around the world for over five decades. Here are the hardships, tragedies, and triumphs that gave him his inspiration.

From the days working the seasons at Scarborough, to the unforgettable and endearing character Norman Pitkin, the little man in a tight fitting suit, read of his rapid climb up the showbiz ladder.

©2002 Norman Wisdom (P)2003 Random House Audiobooks Entertainment & Performing Arts Film & TV Performing Arts Comedy Inspiring Feel-Good Funny Heartfelt Thought-Provoking Witty

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Funny one minute, incredibly sad another. Great story and loved that it was narrated by Norman himself

Great story

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The history behind the comic genius, told by the great man himself. He reads his biography in a touching and sincere way, telling the harsh and happy parts of his life with equal enthusiasm. You would never know that a man who smiles so much, could have suffered in the ways he did. Refreshingly though, Norman doesn’t dwell on these memories, by uses them to remind himself what a ‘lucky little devil’ he is.
This book is like listening to your favourite Granddad tell you his most interesting stories. I full recommend to anyone and everyone.

Funny, touching and so, so interesting.

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I love Norman Wisdom and could listen to his voice forever! Very moving and inspiring. I will rewatch his wonderful work to enjoy the fun and laughter he created!

I love Norman Wisdom!

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loved it, heart warming, lovely listening, made laugh, smile and cry. how can you not like Norman Wisdom, what a true gentleman.

Brilliant

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heart warming funny and tearful, a must for any fan, beautifully written, great story

It was wonderful hearing from the man himself

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If you could sum up My Turn in three words, what would they be?

sweet memories re,lived

What was one of the most memorable moments of My Turn?

remembering about my first ever visit to a Ice show staring Norman Wisdom I was 7 years old at the time, then hearing him talk about it was wonderful,

Which character – as performed by Norman Wisdom – was your favourite?

all

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

yes its sadness at times in his life

Any additional comments?

I have read this book before quite a while back , but I really enjoyed listening to Norman talk about his life himself, he's got such a endearing voice,

my Turn

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Such a loverly genuine person. A very honest man who had one passion in life to make people laugh. No one is perfect but he comes close.

Narateted by Norman Wisdom himself.

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What a full lived life. You just love him more when you hear all his escapades. The Wetherspoons in Deal is named after him. From poverty to the Palladium. He took everything on the chin sometimes literally. A remarkable man and thank you Sir Norman for narrating it yourself. Listened in one sitting.

Heart Warming. You will cry

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What a gracious beautiful man. I have listened to this 3 times now, it is brilliant. He was a wonderful man and leaves a wonderful legacy.

Bless Norman

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Simply a wonderful listen- what a life - you can hear the passion in Sir Normans voice. Loved this every single word

Charming- old school quality gent

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