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Red Carpets and Other Banana Skins

The Autobiography

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Red Carpets and Other Banana Skins

By: Rupert Everett
Narrated by: Rupert Everett
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An element of drama has always attended Rupert Everett, even before he swept to fame with his outstanding performance in Another Country. He has spent his life surrounded by extraordinary people, and witnessed extraordinary events. He was in Moscow during the fall of communism, in Berlin the night the wall came down, and in downtown Manhattan on September 11th. By the age of 17, he was friends with Andy Warhol and Bianca Jagger, and since then he has been up close and personal with some of the most famous women in the world: Julia Roberts, Madonna, Sharon Stone, and Donatella Versace.

Whether sweeping the floor for the Royal Shakespeare Company or co-starring with Faye Dunaway and an orang-utan in Dunstan Checks In (they both took ages to get ready), Rupert Everett always brings as much energy and talent to his life as he does to his career. His memoir swoops from the eccentricities of the British upper classes to the madness of Hollywood, from the Russian steppes to an Easter egg hunt in Elizabeth Taylor's garden.

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"Hilariously honest...a kind of rake's progress. The accounts of filming with stars such as Madonna, Sharon Stone, and Julia Roberts are as good as Evelyn Waugh. The earlier scenes from childhood to unruly adolescence, to drama school and a belle époque beyond, are like Brideshead in Doc Martens, shocking and hilarious...His autobiography is funny, outrageous, and extremely well written." (Daily Mail)

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What a star Rupert Everett is!

If you could sum up Red Carpets and Other Banana Skins in three words, what would they be?

To hear a great story read by an actor/writer who is wry, self-deprecating, snobbishly outspoken, superbly straightforward, is a total delight. I listened to Rupert Everett's book twice over - and shall do so again! Hugely recommended, HUGELY!

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What was one of the most memorable moments of Red Carpets and Other Banana Skins?

Too many to mention - some moments are evocative, some stingingly sharp, some tear-jerkingly from the heart. What a writer he is and what a life he has lived - so far!

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

It's so out-of-the-closet that you'll feel suffocated if you're still in there!

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No holds barred, interesting and funny

I really enjoyed listening to this book and his narration was excellent. I look forward to listening to his more recent autobiography which I am just away to download!

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Rupert...you bad lad.

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

This is a great listen and I just wish there had been less bridge work done - Rupert's delivery is just great, languid and ribald.

What did you like best about this story?

The honest delivery and intent of Rupert to be a player.

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Brilliant

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Rupert does it to Hollywood and then Hollywood returns the favor.

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Such fun!

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Loved This Book!

My only complaint about this book is that it wasn't long enough! I really enjoyed it x

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From theatreland to Hollywood with detours!

A beautifully penned, witty & entertaining memoir. Excellent! Highly recommended and will listen again!

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In bed with Ru

Utterly enjoyable backstage stories, narrated perfectly by Rupert Everett, it felt like he was gossiping next to me where even I went. It was so good, I want more.

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A joy to listen to

Beautifully written and performed! Gutted it was only 4 chapters but definitely squeezed a lot in. Fell a little in love with him, what a guy for being so open with his memoirs

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Hilarious, beautifully written, gorgeously read

Who knew he could write too? A confection of anecdotes and hilarious memories so wonderfully read - highly recommended!!

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First class, all the way !

Rupert Everett. A beautiful man, a brilliant writer and a world class voice. Having read the book a few years ago, it has been a real treat to hear his audible version. Encore !

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Excellent

Really funny in places and very honest
Well read definitely worth a listen a good holiday listen

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