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The Happy Hoofer
- Narrated by: Celia Imrie
- Length: 11 hrs
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Summary
One of our best-loved actresses, Celia Imrie would rather have been a dancer. As a child she planned to join the Royal Ballet and marry Rudolf Nureyev. Now she has become one of our finest and funniest performers, on stage, TV and screen - adored for her roles in 'Acorn Antiques' and 'dinnerladies', as well as films including 'Calendar Girls' and 'Nanny McPhee'.
In her hugely entertaining autobiography, Celia Imrie recounts a life hurtling (not always intentionally) into adventures both on stage and off. Whether it's finding herself on stage with half the scenery stuck to her cardigan, or being kidnapped on her way to location, she somehow emerges from the chaos that can lie in her wake almost unscathed.
Acting, she admits, is a mad, chaotic profession and it is her refreshing honesty, sense of mischief, fun and almost unruffled determination in the face of it all that makes this autobiography a never-ending delight.
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- Andrew
- 09-04-12
Thoroughly Enjoyable
I have always loved Celia in the many and diverse roles she has played. This warm and witty memoir reflects the breadth of her talent, intellect and kindness. Love Ya X
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- Lesley Goodman
- 13-09-19
A most enjoyable book
Didn't want it to end. Celia reads this beautifully and her voice is a joy to listen to. She's had a colourful life, and it's the most enjoyable book. I'm going to read it again. She's a lovely lady, great actress, surely a Damehood isn't far off.
Thoroughly recommended this book.
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- ClumsyFool
- 30-04-19
LOVE HER
Really lovely and surprising story from an amazing actress and truly wonderful woman. Must read for fans
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- DOLLY
- 24-12-17
Very enjoyable....
A really good read....interesting all the behind the film's, tv and theatre rolls.......
And not forgetting Ceila's personal life story....
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- kayty
- 04-02-22
What a wonder and interesting Woman
Celia is an amazing human being. She enjoys life to the full with truthfulness and honesty.
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- Anonymous User
- 18-02-22
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Frank and charming until you get to the overly long and detailed description of a holiday in Sweden. With horrifically bad “comedy” Swedish accents and the phrases “half-breed Eskimo” and “primitive Sami people” it gets unpleasant and downright offensive. But otherwise worth a listen.
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- Amazon Customer
- 14-06-23
Wow what a story!
It is read beautifully of course by Celia and what a fascinating life. Highly recommend.
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- Roger
- 17-02-16
An interesting read
An interesting read probably not what one would expect. Although I am a fan I hadn't realized the breadth of Celias acting, most impressive.
I felt that the narration became rather tired, particularly when describing recovering from the pulmonary embolisms. Having suffered the same thing I can completely sympathise.
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- Griffin
- 25-04-15
Real and touching
What did you like most about The Happy Hoofer?
I liked Celia's honesty
What did you like best about this story?
The references to Guildford and Hartley Wintney where Celia's family lived, as I did.
Which scene did you most enjoy?
Where Celia seemed to get arrested so many times??
Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
It made me laugh and cry.
Any additional comments?
A very real, honest and down to earth account of someone making their way in the world.
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- Carl
- 14-07-15
excellent story
great story but would have liked more details on Celia's childhood defo a great buy
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