Fading into the Limelight: The Autobiography

Fading into the Limelight: The Autobiography

by Peter Sallis (Author), John Miller (Collaborator)

Synopsis

For more than 30 years, Peter Sallis has played Clegg in 'Last of the Summer Wine', the world's longest-running sitcom. With his dry, cynical wit and cautious nature, Clegg has been taken to the hearts of the nation. Now the man behind this creation, and the voice of Wallace in Wallace & Gromit, is telling his story. From his early days in the RAF in the Second World War, through an extraordinary theatrical career that saw him perform alongside the likes of Joan Collins, John Gielgud and Orson Welles, to the fame that came to him late in his career, Peter Sallis has a wonderful, heartwarming story to tell. Packed with brilliant stories and amusing anecdotes, this is a memoir that will appeal to Peter Sallis's millions of fans, as he looks back over his career with a warm glow of nostalgia.

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Format: hardcover
Publisher: Orion Books
Published:

ISBN 10: 0752875965
ISBN 13: 9780752875965
Book Overview: Veteran actor Peter Sallis has appeared in all episodes of Last of the Summer Wine, since it first aired in 1973 A huge cult following thanks to his role voicing the character of Wallace in the Oscar-winning Wallace & Gromit Will appeal to a similar market to those who bought Eric Sykes in 2005 Peter Sallis's long theatrical career includes appearances with Joan Collins, Edith Evans, John Gielgud, Laurence Olivier, Ralph Richardson and Orson Welles, among many other great stars

Media Reviews
'Sallis... has a sly wit and sharp intelligence that make Fading Into The Limeliht a total delight.' -- Roger Lewis MAIL ON SUNDAY 'Peter's autobiography is amusing and nostalgic and a grand celebration of his distinguished theatrical career.' OXFORD TIMES
Author Bio
Peter Sallis is best known for playing the character Clegg in the world's longest-running sitcom, Last of the Summer Wine, which made its debut in 1973 and is still going today. He has also played the voice of Wallace in numerous episodes of Wallace & Gromit.