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Loading... Blowing the Bloody Doors Off: And Other Lessons in Life (2018)by Michael Caine
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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. Life advice from Michael Caine. Coming from his years as an actor, and although he often uses the phrase, āno matter what you do in lifeā, itās directed at that profession. There are many Hollywood stories, but what makes the Audio Book version enjoyable is Michael Caineās narration. One of the most recognizable voices. Blowing the Bloody Doors Off is lovely and honest life advice from the veteran actor Michael Caine. For those in creative industries, it may prove invaluable, with useful tips and hard-won lessons on how to conduct yourself and how to tackle particular problems that emerge in such a career. Caine's attempts to give his lessons a wider appeal ā usually along the lines of 'this also works in your office or your personal life too' ā often seem like an afterthought or a marketing decision, but this is a minor quibble. Caine has a good reputation and a family life that is clearly deeply rewarding for him, so even these attempts to diversify his message have some merit. The book is never cynical, and Caine displays all the wit, compassion and honesty that has helped make him a cultural and national treasure. These traits emerge naturally in his writing, and Blowing the Bloody Doors Off can be seen as a companion piece to his excellent 1992 autobiography, What's it All About? I began to see the book as a sort of updated and abridged version of that earlier tome, and that's perfectly fine. Caine is great company. Actors' biographies or memoirs don't usually interest me, but Caine's memoir is unpretentious, self-effacing and light-hearted throughout, a pleasure to read. There is no resting on laurels or blowing his horn, he recognizes exactly what he is, a cockney lad who was lucky enough to find his passion. Now in his 85th year, he looks back on his life and shares the lessons he learned. Wise and funny at the same time, his voice is evident on every page. The title comes from a bit of acting advice for stage actors on a film set. On stage they need to be big and loud, but screen actors must be more restrained: "Don't blow up the whole car. You're only supposed to blow the bloody doors off." no reviews | add a review
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HTML:Now in his 85th year, Hollywood legend Michael Caine shares wisdom and stories from his remarkable career in this "engrossing" memoir that "shines with positive energy" (Library Journal, starred review). One of our best-loved actors, Michael Caine has starred in over 100 films in his six-decade career, spanning classic movies like Alfie, Zulu, and The Italian Job (the inspiration for the book title) to playing Alfred opposite Christian Bale's Batman in Christopher Nolan's blockbuster Dark Knight trilogy. Caine has excelled in every kind of roleā??with a skill that's made it look easy. Caine knows what success takes. He's made it to the pinnacle of his profession from humble origins. But as he says, "Small parts can lead to big things. And if you keep doing things right, the stars will align when you least expect it." Still working and more beloved than ever, Caine now shares everything he's learned-and "his fans will be rewarded, as will anyone seeking an enjoyable, inspirational read" (Library Journal No library descriptions found. |
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I listened to Caine read this and it was easy and interesting to listen to. He talks a lot about the positive ideas he learned which helped him be successful. He gives lots of examples in his life of how he put those ideas into practice. An enjoyable memoir. ( )