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NAMED A BEST BOOK OF 2022 BY THE NEW YORKER The incredible rags-to-riches story of acclaimed actor Brian Cox, best known as Succession 's Logan Roy, from a troubled, working-class upbringing in Scotland to a prolific career across theatre, film and television. From Hannibal Lecktor in Manhunter to media magnate Logan Roy in HBO's Succession , Brian Cox has made his name as an actor of unparalleled distinction and versatility. We are familiar with him on screen, but few know of his extraordinary life story. Growing up in Dundee, Scotland, Cox lost his father when he was just eight years old and was brought up by his three elder sisters in the aftermath of his mother's nervous breakdowns and ultimate hospitalization. After joining the Dundee Repertory Theatre at the age of fifteen, you could say the rest is history — but that is to overlook the enormous effort that has gone into the making of the legend we know today. Rich in emotion and meaning, with plenty of laughs along the way, this seminal autobiography captures both Cox's distinctive voice and his very soul.
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"Candid and engaging ..."
"He doesn't shy away from his own flaws or his struggles with 'deep-seated insecurity.' While this doesn't exactly break new ground as a celebrity memoir, its prickly honesty is delightfully refreshing."
"It's in these sleight-of-hand moments, where Coxian acuity might actually be helpful for understanding his place in the culture, that he slips into vagueness ..."
"He is self-effacing and honest about his flaws, more than a few of which he attributes to his troubled childhood ..."
"Cox has a wonderful eye and ear for the absurd ..."
"On the page, at least, he is present, lively and pouring forth, though the hints of his distinctive burr may send you heading for the audiobook instead."
"Wisdom, a modicum of modesty, and delicious gossip make for an entertaining memoir."
"He doesn't mind venting a bit."
"An enjoyable and conversational backstage pass to the life of a highly respected character actor."
"The narrative has a rags-to-riches arc, but not one that bolsters the myth of capitalist meritocracy ..."
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