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From his Glaswegian childhood and American adolescence to his starring role in the Doctor Who spinoff Torchwood, this memoir traces the life and career of actor John Barrowman. John made a name for himself with remarkable West End achievements, including an Olivier Award nomination and success in the movies The Producers and De-Lovely. Television success was also assured when Torchwood won a Best Drama BAFTA. John also lays bare his personal life: his emigration as a child, coming out to his family, turning down a job at Disney, and his civil partnership with long-term partner Scott Gill. Revelatory and insightful, told with real heart and characteristic Barrowman charm, this is a wonderful tale of how one boy achieved his dreams.
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By Fiona Mackay (Perth, Australia)
Loved reading this bio... makes you realise that all the giggles and silliness you see on the outtakes on DVD's with JB are genuine! Good collection of stories, good coverage of a life lived so far... look forward to more.
By G. C. Johnson (Minnesota)
Interesting and informatife book.
It arrived timely and in perfect condition.
I have no complaints re this item.
This is my first encounter with John Barrowman and I've enjoyed his insight and wit enormously. I also have the DVD of his performance in Scotland; funny and GREAT.
By R. Dubrow (Philadelphia)
I was looking forward to this book as I wanted to read about Barrowman's considerable experiences on the West End musical stage. Instead, I got chapter after chapter of mostly dull stories concerning Barrowman's friends, nieces, nephews, lovers, friends, etc, and the incredibly junvenile stunts and experiences they have had. While there is a bit of theatre lore in here, again, it often degenerates into stories of on stage trickery that make the author seem incredibly unprofessional. In addition, there is a rather vulgar theme of flatulence and bodily functions that runs through the entire book - perhaps some find it funny but I found it nauseating - certainly from a 40 plus accomplished theatre performer, who must have more interesting and fascinating stories to tell.
The only time the book really comes alive is when Barrowman tells of his fears of having contracted AIDS and "coming out" to his parents - wonderfully told and a credit to his fine parents and family. The other time is when he writes a chapter about a friend and flatmate and the tragic life she lived.
A shame.
By Marybeth (Illinois)
John Barrowman's book is a hilarious look at his life and career. He has packed a lot of living into his young life. The stories of his loving family and their acceptance of his sexual orientation is heartwarming and touching (especially the story that his mother was hurt that he would be afraid she wouldn't love him because he's gay.) He has made himself a TV icon with his Captain Jack character, but his life as a musical theater star is equally as interesting. This is a candid look at a talented performer. I laughed out loud while reading this book, and can't wait for the sequel! To the BBC: bring us more Torchwood!!!
By Showman Singer (Alexandria, VA USA)
As a person curious about this young man who sings so well this book answers many questions. If one is a theater person the type of stories strike a chord. He is a bit coy, but this is a person who is now really a UK (vs. US) star and the book is written for that audience. But all is not gossip, however, as he relates a poignant story of a young woman who died and a tale of a situation where he and his lover might well have died. We can watch him now on BBC channel's Torchwood. It would be nice to have him performing music on this side of the Atlantic again.
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