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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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"If times ever get lean again, it's easy to imagine him doing bedtime stories for a sleep app ..."
"In the context of the celebrity memoir, it more or less ticks the boxes: there's a bit of name dropping, some gossipy titbits and a window into a world unlike our own ..."
"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 ..."
"Cox isn't one to sugarcoat his opinions ..."
"Of course, it's up to the author (there is no co-writer credited) to decide what to include or leave out, but some readers might feel like something is missing."
"Wisdom, a modicum of modesty, and delicious gossip make for an entertaining memoir."
"Cox has a sort of old-fashioned masculinity that means he gets to have it both ways—to be a gossip and a down-to-earth shopkeeper's son."
"There are lots of asides and digressions, as in the best talk."
"Piquant, digressive ..."
"Candid and engaging ..."
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