by Norman Wisdom (Author)
Norman Wisdom's early years could easily have come straight from the pages of a Dickens novel. Left by their frightened mother, ill-treated by a brutal father, Norman and his brother were forced to fend for themselves, sleeping rough in London and stealing food to survive. This is a rags to riches tale of the man Charlie Chaplin said would take his mantle and who went on to make millions laugh around the world for over five decades. Here are the hardships, tragedies and triumphs that gave him his inspiration. From the days working the seasons at Scarborough, to the unforgettable and endearing character Norman Pitkin - the little man in a tight fitting suit, read of his rapid climb up the showbiz ladder.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 320
Edition: Revised ed.
Publisher: Arrow
Published: 03 Jul 2003
ISBN 10: 0099446766
ISBN 13: 9780099446767
Book Overview: 'A classic rags-to-riches saga' Spectator