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This Much Is True

By: Miriam Margolyes
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From Blackadder to Call the Midwife, from the Cadbury's Caramel Rabbit to Harry Potter, Miriam Margolyes is the outspoken great aunt (after two sherries) we all wish we had - this is (at last) her extraordinary life story, and it's well worth the wait.

Award-winning actor, creator of a myriad of memorable characters from Lady Whiteadder to Professor Sprout, Miriam Margolyes is a national treasure.

Now, at last, at the age of 80, she has finally decided to tell her extraordinary life story. And it's far richer and stranger than any part she's played.

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 aged 17, being sent to Coventry by Monty Python and the Goodies and swearing on University Challenge (she was the first woman to say f--k on TV). This book is packed with unforgettable stories from why Bob Monkhouse was the best (male) kiss she's ever had to being told off by the queen. With a cast list stretching from Scorsese to Streisand, Leonardo di Caprio to Isaiah Berlin, This Much Is True is as warm and honest, as full of life and surprises, as she is.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2021 Miriam Margolyes (P)2021 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
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Don't listen whilst shopping!!!!!

Honest, beautiful and hilarious! Don't listen whilst shopping - you look crazy when you laugh out loud. For anyone who knows Miriam's work you won't be surprised to hear its definitely not for kids!!

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I'm in love with Miriam!

I'd never heard of Miriam Margoles until earlier this year when Louis Theroux interviewed her on his podcast. I enjoyed the interview so much that when I saw her book I bought and listened to it immediately.
She is so wonderfully entertaining and personable, I could have kept listening to her talk and tell her stories for hours more. This is the autobiography I would like to be able to write when I'm 80 years old!

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Honestly Miriam Margolyes

I really enjoyed this autobiography, truly funny, thought provoking and a little naughty! Really beautifully written and read.

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Astounding

A very honest and eye opening account. Great to listen to as it’s narrated by Miriam herself. Some great insight into the life and career of Miriam Margolyes.

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Hail Miriam

Thoroughly enjoyed this honest interesting book - I didn’t want it to end - will listen to this again

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I love her

I love Miriam too much and I’ve loved listening to her read her book. The first book I have paid attention too in a very, very long time.
Go make those doco’s Miriam!

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Thoroughly enjoyable

Easy to pick up after a break. Although ver rude that’s what I expected. An interesting read, would recommend as long as you don’t mind bad language.

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Thoroughly enjoyed it

A great read from Miriam,and have her read it made it even better.I highly recommend this book. A funny heart warningly good read.

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Heartwarming and brave

A very enjoyable memoir. Loved the stories, perspective, the openness, the language and the performance itself. All the best to Miriam

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A joy

As unflinchingly honest, funny and entertaining as one expects from the delightful national treasure, Miriam Margoyles.

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