Fading Into The Limelight: The Autobiography

Fading Into The Limelight: The Autobiography

by PeterSallis (Author)

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: Paperback
Pages: 280
Edition: New
Publisher: Orion
Published: 01 Nov 2007

ISBN 10: 0752881663
ISBN 13: 9780752881669
Book Overview: Veteran actor Peter Sallis has appeared in all episodes of Last of the Summer Wine, since it first aired in 1973. He also has a huge cult following, thanks to his role voicing the character of Wallace in the Oscar-winning Wallace & Gromit. This autobiography will appeal to a similar market to those who bought Eric Sykes's memoir in 2005. Peter Sallis's long theatrical career includes work with some of the great names in theatre and film, including Edith Evans, John Gielgud, Laurence Olivier, Ralph Richardson and Orson Welles. 'Peter's autobiography is amusing and nostalgic and a grand celebration of his distinguished theatrical career' Oxford Times. 'Sallis ... has a sly wit and sharp intelligence that make FADING INTO THE LIMELIGHT a total delight' Mail on Sunday.

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packed with entertaining stories and witty anecdotes Daily Express
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 Wallace & Gromit.