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Set in Croydon, South London, in the 1980s, Admit One details how self-deprecating writer Emmett James escaped from the pains of adolescence by going to the cinema. Through wry wit and observation, the writer reflects, obsesses, and rages about film and its correlation to our pasts. Life soon imitates art, and the narrator finds that his true calling is in transcendence from one side of the screen to the other. He decides to leave England for the only place where he can realize his dream of becoming an actor--Hollywood.
We follow the narrator on his numerous adventures: as he jumps from forgery to pornography to crashing the Academy Awards under the alias of a nominated writer. All the while, the films that inspired each tale contextualize this humorous collection of stories. The narrator ultimately provides a unique insight into the fascinating industry of film, eventually himself stumbling into the biggest box-office grossing film of all time.
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''Hilarious, honest, touching, and poignant. The stories transported me back to my childhood, seemingly the very place from which I escaped years ago!''
--Phillip Rhys, actor, 24, Nip/Tuck
''Funny and moving, capturing vividly the most important moments of youth. A very personal story to which everyone can relate.''
--Bob Read, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Last Comic Standing
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About the Author:
Emmett James spent his childhood in Croydon, South London and finished his schooling in Cambridge, England. Studying acting at Strasberg Actors Studio in London he began working in theater, eventually moving to Los Angeles in the early nineties to pursue his acting career in film. For over a decade he has worked extensively as a professional actor, winning a prestigious ADA as well as appearing in Emmy, Golden Globe, SAG, and Academy Award winning work. In addition to acting he has produced, taught, and directed film, stage and television productions in Hollywood. From a family of authors including J.B. Priestley, he continues to live and work in Hollywood.
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- PublisherFizzyPop
- Publication date2010
- ISBN 10 0984258108
- ISBN 13 9780984258109
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number2
- Number of pages216
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Admit One: My Life In Film
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FizzyPop, Tucson
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ISBN 10: 0984258108
ISBN 13: 9780984258109
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 2nd Edition. Signed by author on Title page in black pen, signature only. Second edition stated with complete number line. 6 1/2 x 9 1/4 Book; binding tight with mild bumping to bottom spine, mild bumping to bottom corners else boards straight and clean; minor soil spot to top edge with modest lengthy fold to first and last few pages else text free of marks, appears barely read. Dust jacket ($19.95) has mild bumping to mostly spine ends with 6" and 3" creases to bottom front flap corner and lengthy crease to rear flap, "Autographed by the author" label to front cover. Color bright and sharp. Under archival quality mylar cover. Photos upon request. Packed well and shipped in a sturdy box. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 050819TBS1.
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