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Putting the Rabbit in the Hat
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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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"Fans looking for dirt will no doubt be disappointed, especially when it comes to inside dope on Succession."
"Cox hops from subject to subject, amplifying themes, picking up where he left off."
"Wisdom, a modicum of modesty, and delicious gossip make for an entertaining memoir."
"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."
"Candid and engaging ..."
"[The memoir] tracks his journey from embattled working-class lad in Dundee, Scotland, to, at age 75, improbable pop-culture icon — and which forfeits none of the spiky candor that got him there ..."
"The book is at its most compelling when Cox reflects on the craft of acting."
"He has a marvelous way of sprinkling less than glowing yet informed opinions on various films and actors throughout the text without seeming critical (most of the time), and it's nice to hear someone being truly forthright ..."
"What explains the gruff-meets-bitchy tone of Putting the Rabbit in the Hat?"
"Cox writes eloquently about his origins in Dundee, Scotland, as the youngest of five children ..."
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