Basil Brush (HB)

by Brush Basil (Author)

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  Hardcover
  2001

  $3.20

  The revealing memoirs of television's most-loved entertainer For the first time, showbiz personality Basil Brush tells the true story of his rise to fame and his struggle to survive in the heartless world of television. He talks about his poor but happy childhood, his early success in Variety, and the television work that was to change his life. It was the Swinging Sixties, and Basil describes the parties he attended, rubbing shoulders with stars like Michael Caine - and how his heart was broken by a woman who left him for a Rolling Stone, and again when he lost The Generation Game to Bruce Forsyth. After finding success with a number of comic partnerships - Mr Rodney, Mr Derek, Mr Roy, Mr Howard and Mr Billy - Basil decided to go it alone and head for America. He talks frankly about his Las Vegas years and how, on returning to Britain, he made a living doing panto and summer season - until his triumphant return in the sitcom Foxed made him a household name once again. Written with his characteristic humour, Basil Brush - My Story is a fitting tribute to a television legend.

• Used

  Paperback
  2002

  $3.20

  A frank memoir from the most famous fox in showbusiness. He's been described as 'charming, well-bred, devilishly handsome, witty, loveable, elegant, an international superstar'. And that's just by Basil himself. Now, at last, one of the most enigmatic of showbusiness legends is ready to share his story with his millions of fans. It was Basil's television show that first catapulted him to fame and his partnerships with Mr Rodney, Mr Derek, Mr Roy, Mr Howard and Mr Billy were to bring him enormous success. But few suspected that behind Basil's carefree facade lurked an international man of mystery. For the first time Basil speaks openly about his links to British intelligence and how he risked all for the sake of his country. He also describes his glittering Hollywood career, his sell-out Las Vegas showcases and his award-winning stint on Broadway in Elephant Man - The Musical. And he talks frankly about his friendships with many of the most famous names in the world - from Joan Collins to Frank Sinatra and Liberace, from the British Royal family to Madonna. A tribute to Basil's sly wit and his unparalleled storytelling ability, this book is sure to appeal not only to his many fans but to anyone who has ever dreamed of making it big and wants to know how it feels.