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My Word Is My Bond: The Autobiography | 
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| Author: Roger Moore
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books
Category: Book
List Price: £18.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  10 reviews
Sales Rank: 275
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 352
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.6
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6.2 x 1.6
ISBN: 1843173182
EAN: 9781843173182
ASIN: 1843173182
Publication Date: October 2, 2008
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 Not a word said! October 24, 2008
3 out of 15 found this review helpful
Travelled almost 400 miles to see Sir Roger and get the book signed at Waterstones in Castle Street, Norwich, then queued for around 2 hours where we were given raffle tickets to get in. The first 200 were guaranteed, and only 300 would be done. After being handed a set of ''rules" namely no pictures, no dedications, no talking, virtually no nothing we were regimented through the store and got all of what, 15 seconds whilst Sir Roger quickly scribbled and then onto the next without so much as looking up at us and roughly treated by the staff at Waterstones, Norwich. Pretty disappointing really as I had seen George Lazenby and he spent time chatting with you. The book is a good read, easy to get through - I'd read through the chapters on the Saint and the Persuaders in the queue whilst waiting - and Sir Roger seems a likeable man, which leads me to wonder who decided to treat us all like this at the shop. I haven't felt this bad since I was voted off BBC2's Weakest Link. Thanks anyway Sir Roger, it passed a whole day.
The name is Moore, Roger Moore October 23, 2008
16 out of 18 found this review helpful
Roger Moore's first autobiography, published just past his 80th birthday so it does reflect a long and varied actor's life.
The Saint, The Persuaders and of course James Bond will be the obvious associations, but Moore has more of an acting pedigree then I realised. An acting career that started off before the war and then gradually built up, mainly establishing himself in the US rather then the UK. He comes over with a dry wit and as an affable person, certainly not fond of himself and happy to accept his limitations and to appreciate he has been very lucky.
It is surprising how many of the famous generation of actors he knew although he chooses not to dish dirt and his anecdotes are fairly genial.
He spends more time on the individual Bond films then most of his other work as an actor and then finishes up with his work with UNICEF. His passion for UNICEF shines through, but although this is a very worthy cause, it is perhaps the least interesting aspect of the book.
So an easy read but not enough in it to raise it above the mildly entertaining.
 His Rogesty October 22, 2008
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
This is one of the finest autobiographies that I have ever read.
Sir Roger claims not to spill all the beans on his life and co-stars for fear of upsetting the ones that are still alive. This isn't quite true.
He may may leave out some of the more salacious details, but this helps for a real good time feel to the book. Ther are MANY tales told here, but all in good taste!
Roger Moore is an actor of such experience that his stories are nothing short of hilarious, touching, sad and scandalous (in a gentlemanly way).
Often all at once.
Roger Moore has unfairly been the subject of many jibes about his ability, many started by the man himself.
This is the story of a truly talented, charasmatic, naturally funny, humanitarian.
It's so nice not to be preached to. He loves what he does, he loves his success and that shines through. Really refreshing.
Read this without being touched or laughing out loud and there's something wroung.
10/10
Shaken not stirred! October 21, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
What a charming and fascinating book. I really enjoyed reading about Sir Roger's early childhood and escapades and then his break into Hollywood. This man has known and acted with all the true greats of film and screen. At no point does he take himself too seriously and the constant references to his hypochondria were very amusing! I had no idea of his long commitment to UNICEF and this book portrays him as a very caring man as well as the a Hollywood legend we all love. I've now leant this book to my mum and my dad is next in line to read it- it's a perfect Xmas gift and takes you back to the glory days of Hollywood and a time before the arrival of ghastly reality TV. Truly my favourite Bond ever!
Charming................. October 21, 2008
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
My sister is a major Roger Moore fan so I bought this for her as an early Christmas present - I have to say I had a sneaky peak and once I started reading I could not put it down - loved it - what a charming read it was. A great tone and it was just so funny. This is a proper autobiography by someone who has lead a life and a half. I love old fashioned Hollywood stories and there are plenty in here to keep me happy.
Will have to buy a new copy for my sister as this one is staying firmly on my bookcase!
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