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In this work, Robin Askwith relates his long and varied career, from his audition for the first "Confessions" film in the 1970s through some of his 25 other films including Zefferelli's "Brother Sun, Sister Moon" and Pasolini's "Canterbury Tales".
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About the Author
Robin Askwith was born in Southport, Lancashire in 1950 and was educated at Merchant Taylors' school, Rickmansworth, until he was expelled for holding up Pinner Post Office. The incident prevented him taking-up his place at Bristol University and he fell into acting. He has made over thirty films, the first being Lindsay Anderson's If... and the last being Britannia Hospital by the same director. To this day he is best known for his roles in the highly successful Confessions series. In 1977 he formed The Comedy Company and toured the world with such classics as The Further Confessions of a Window Cleaner and Casanova's Last Stand. For the next decade or so his theatrical tours suspiciously coincided with the England cricket teams international itinerary. He once played for an England XI vs Barbados in the Caribbean. Robin is also an avid fan of Queens Park Rangers. Now, living on the island of Gozo, near Malta, his main interests include long-distance swimming and offshore yacht racing. If you ask him, he will tell you about the time he once piloted a jumbo jet between Australia and Singapore, illegally.
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- PublisherRandom House UK
- Publication date1999
- ISBN 10 0091869714
- ISBN 13 9780091869717
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages261
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THE CONFESSIONS OF ROBIN ASKWITH: THE WINDOW CLEANER REVEALS ALL! (SIGNED)
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ISBN 10: 0091869714
ISBN 13: 9780091869717
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. First Edition. Signed. Hardback. Dust Jacket. 8vo. Original publishers red cloth, lettered gilt at the spine. Signed by the author on the title page, "To Paul, you're not having any more cash, Robin Askwith." ISBN: 0091869714 Pages: 261 Fine in fine dust jacket. Signedes. Seller Inventory # C95085
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The Confessions of Robin Askwith
Published by
Ebury Publishing, United Kingdom, London, 1999
ISBN 10: 0091869714
ISBN 13: 9780091869717
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Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Of all the actors and personalities thrown up by that strangest of periods. The 1970s, surely Robin Askwith was one of the most 'of his time'? As star of the infamous CONFESSIONS films, as well as over 25 other movies, Askwith was huge. His cheeky, innocent face, his Mick Jagger lips and more often than not his bare arse -- he, possibly more than anyone else sums up a bygone era remembered fondly by millions. Today, Askwith is a cult figure. The CONFESSIONS films are still regular staples on British TV and around the world, especially in the Commonwealth countries. They are just as funny as they ever were -- classic camp British humour in the same language as the Carry On films. In this brilliant autobiography, the self-deprecating Askwith cuts straight to the chase, starting in the '70s as he auditions for CONFESSIONS OF A WINDOW CLEANER, moving on to CONFESSIONS OF A POP STAR and DRIVING INSTRUCTOR. His career was truly amazing and varied beyond belief. From IF.to NICHOLAS AND ALEXANDEF From CONFESSIONS to Zefferelli's BROTHER SUN, SISTER MOON and Pasolini CANTERBURY TALES. He was also great friends with the late Lindsay Anderson. In the end, Robin is most famous for his sex comedies and isn't embarrassed about it one jot. It's a rollicking ride. Hold On Tight! The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR001742507
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