The Parcel Was Tied Up A String

The Parcel Was Tied Up A String
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by Michael Crawford

By turns hilarious, revelatory and desperately sad, here is the autobiography of the man whose TV and stage appearances such as Hello Dolly! , Some Mothers Do `Ave 'Em and The Phantom of the Opera have made him a national institution. The story of the true identity of his father, which is behind this book's title, leads into an evocative depiction of his tender childhood ye
By turns hilarious, revelatory and desperately sad, here is the autobiography of the man whose TV and stage appearances such as Hello Dolly! , Some Mothers Do `Ave 'Em and The Phantom of the Opera have made him a national institution. The story of the true identity of his father, which is behind this book's title, leads into an evocative depiction of his tender childhood years. Whilst all the men were away at war, Crawford was surrounded by loving women. For him this was an idyllic wartime childhood, but the return of the men in peacetime signalled darker times to come. Crawford's infectious enjoyment of stage work illumines his account of his early struggles to make a name for himself in the theatre business, and his early failures with girls are lifted by his abiding sense of the absurd. Both in his private life and his work as a successful actor and TV comedian, he begins a lifetime's habit of pratfalls that he would later turn to good use in the character of Frank Spencer in smash hit 1970s TV comedy show Some Mothers Do`Ave 'Em . His talent for mimicry makes the great personalities in his life come alive on the page; people he has worked with, including Benjamin Britten who taught him to sing, John Lennon - with whom he shared a villa - and Oliver Reed, Michael Winner, Barbra Steisand, Gene Kelly and Frank Sinatra.
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Published
September 7th 2000
by Arrow

(first published 1999)

Parcel Arrived Safely, Tied with String

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(ISBN13: 9780099406419 )

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Do you love Some Mothers Do have them well this the book for you here he goes into great detail on the history of how Norman Wisdom was the original choose & after the show came out you can see why. But also takes you step mad step through the stunts which no actor today would be able to do because of insurance but then it was so different & that's why we have brilliant TV show that will never again be related . We have his Phantom of the Opera & his other musicals but over all this very much 'Oh
Do you love Some Mothers Do have them well this the book for you here he goes into great detail on the history of how Norman Wisdom was the original choose & after the show came out you can see why. But also takes you step mad step through the stunts which no actor today would be able to do because of insurance but then it was so different & that's why we have brilliant TV show that will never again be related . We have his Phantom of the Opera & his other musicals but over all this very much 'Oh Bettie the cats done a woopsy'
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Michael Crawford is one of my great, great favorites to listen to - I love his beautiful, smooth voice and I have listened to the live album of Michael Crawford in Concert , Los Angeles, over and over until I have practically every word - song AND dialogue! - memorized. This book lifts the veil of Michael's life and you get to know him both personally and professionally, raised by a family of women, married with two daughters of his own, up until the phenomenal success of The Phantom of the Opera .
Michael Crawford is one of my great, great favorites to listen to - I love his beautiful, smooth voice and I have listened to the live album of Michael Crawford in Concert , Los Angeles, over and over until I have practically every word - song AND dialogue! - memorized. This book lifts the veil of Michael's life and you get to know him both personally and professionally, raised by a family of women, married with two daughters of his own, up until the phenomenal success of The Phantom of the Opera . Before reading this book I had actually watched A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum for the first time - I've also seen Alice's Adventures in Wonderland , Hello Dolly , The Ghosts of Christmas Eve , and Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em . I haven't yet seen Barnum , but I'm planning on doing so soon. Michael writes of passion and respect for circus performers as he recalls his days of playing P.T. Barnum. Of course, he includes stories of celebrities, family members, and friends. Names he drops includes those of Bob Hope, Steve McQueen, John Lennon, Gene Kelly, and of course Andrew Lloyd Webber and Sarah Brightman. No, this gentleman is not perfect - as you'll see in one or two briefly-written sections - but I loved this book all the same and it's definitely something I'll want to purchase for my personal library. Anything that makes me giggle is something I highly, highly recommend. Besides being an actor/singer and comedian, Crawford is a philanthropist, working closely with charities and in this book he documents a Save the Children trip to Africa. He seems to be all heart, and I'm a huge fan.
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I have long been a fan of Michael Crawford, and I enjoyed reading about his up and down life. He didn't seem to glorify himself, as some might do, but seemed to give an honest portrayal of himself and his hardships. Recommended.
I have long been a fan of Michael Crawford, and I enjoyed reading about his up and down life. He didn't seem to glorify himself, as some might do, but seemed to give an honest portrayal of himself and his hardships. Recommended.
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Oct 28, 2012

Terry

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I love Michael Crawford and have for years. And I love him even more now after reading his book. Funny, sad, touching, and above all self-deprecating. Under the Phantom's mask lies a lovely human being with a sweet heart. And who knew he was such a great writer? I laughed out loud at some of his stories, and still do at a reread (which I do frequently.)He takes his craft seriously, but not himself. You won't find ego trips here,and with his multi-layered talent, he deserves a few. Michael's book
I love Michael Crawford and have for years. And I love him even more now after reading his book. Funny, sad, touching, and above all self-deprecating. Under the Phantom's mask lies a lovely human being with a sweet heart. And who knew he was such a great writer? I laughed out loud at some of his stories, and still do at a reread (which I do frequently.)He takes his craft seriously, but not himself. You won't find ego trips here,and with his multi-layered talent, he deserves a few. Michael's book is a most entertaining journey for us, yet for him, not an easy one. He deserves his multi-decade success because he works hard for it and keeps his audience as his primary concern as a performer. I've seen him in Phantom at the lovely Majestic Theater back in 1988, and fell in love with a voice that could melt iron. Since then, I've seen him many times in concert. He is a true gift to the musical theater, and I wish him many more years of fun on the boards. I also hope he writes another book! He was quite ill last year, so it's good to see him back in action.
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The Phantom's mask is removed for antecdotes about life and the entertainment industry. I'm not usually inclined to read memoirs, but as a theatre geek I wanted a peek into Crawford's experiences in theatre, movies, TV, music studios, and radio. It's written in Crawford's natural tone, meaning more humorous circumstance than pomp, which makes it an enjoyable read.
The Phantom's mask is removed for antecdotes about life and the entertainment industry. I'm not usually inclined to read memoirs, but as a theatre geek I wanted a peek into Crawford's experiences in theatre, movies, TV, music studios, and radio. It's written in Crawford's natural tone, meaning more humorous circumstance than pomp, which makes it an enjoyable read.
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My all-time favorite singer. What a treat to learn about his life and how he faced each loss and crisis with grace and that delightful British sense of silliness!

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A really candid book from a beloved actor. Warts and all bio. Well told.

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Loved it. Was totally Michael Crawford. He sprang from the pages with such honesty. I would recommend this book especially if you like Mr Crawford.

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This British publication contains a lot of material American audiences will not understand or care about. Crawford is basically known for one thing in the U.S.--Phantom. And the 48 pages of a 326 page-book devoted to his time with the musical are just not enough to make the book satisfying. The only other thing recognizable in America would be his film performance in Hello Dolly, and he barely mentions it. The rest of the book is a mixture of his professional work in British TV and theater, and
This British publication contains a lot of material American audiences will not understand or care about. Crawford is basically known for one thing in the U.S.--Phantom. And the 48 pages of a 326 page-book devoted to his time with the musical are just not enough to make the book satisfying. The only other thing recognizable in America would be his film performance in Hello Dolly, and he barely mentions it. The rest of the book is a mixture of his professional work in British TV and theater, and personal stories that are often extremely odd (a female doctor checking his prostate when he complains of swollen glands?). He doesn't reveal too much of himself that is negative, and fails to address his reputation as being hot-headed and difficult to work work. Crawford tries to keep the whole thing upbeat, but the book is uninspiring and even boring except for the Phantom chapters.
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The title is a coded telegram sent home to announce the birth of illegitamate Michael, tied with string meaning its a boy. This is an honest account of his childhood and career in showbusiness. His childhood and early career was by far the most enjoyable to read. This book has lots of laughs and Frank Spencer moments and is a book you can dip into and doesnt need to be read all in one go. Lots of insights into theatre life and he does seem to suffer more than his fare share of setbacks but the s
The title is a coded telegram sent home to announce the birth of illegitamate Michael, tied with string meaning its a boy. This is an honest account of his childhood and career in showbusiness. His childhood and early career was by far the most enjoyable to read. This book has lots of laughs and Frank Spencer moments and is a book you can dip into and doesnt need to be read all in one go. Lots of insights into theatre life and he does seem to suffer more than his fare share of setbacks but the show must go on. Didnt know that he had an established Hollywood career before his famous TV show. And he really did do all his own stunts - amazing! Was surprised when I read that he had lost everything due to a bad investment and I mean everything and had to start from the very bottom. I ve got a lot of respect for him the way he dealt with this devasting blow. I did find it hard to believe that so many weird things really happened to him , where does Frank Spencer end and Michael Crawford being ? For me the book became tedious after his early career as Michaels remembers names of everyone he ever worked with and has a story for every occasion! A little bit of scandal is uncovered with a broken promise to an actress and subsequent child which due to legal reasons he could not include in this book. Very intriging - but despite my best attempts on google I cant find anymore about this.
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Mia

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I journeyed to the library to check out the autobiography of my favorite thespian of all time. Needless to say, I was not disappointed when I read it! The way Michael describes his journey through the world of film and stage acting, as well as his personal life, my anxieties as a high school student melt away. Anytime I feel my life is hectic or pointless, I just motion towards my newly acquired personal copy and read through certain passages. The struggle has its awards, as Michael himself has
I journeyed to the library to check out the autobiography of my favorite thespian of all time. Needless to say, I was not disappointed when I read it! The way Michael describes his journey through the world of film and stage acting, as well as his personal life, my anxieties as a high school student melt away. Anytime I feel my life is hectic or pointless, I just motion towards my newly acquired personal copy and read through certain passages. The struggle has its awards, as Michael himself has witnessed. After all, it's not everyday a man is a part of "Mothers do Have 'Em" or originates the most acclaimed and recognized role in musical theatre in the 2nd longest running show of all time. (Les Miserables beats Phantom as it was released on the West End earlier) or that a man stars in the most expensive production ever (That 4 technicians died on, says the original stage manager himself!) in the MGM grand.
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I wasn't that excited about reading this. I'd only ever seen him in 'Some mothers do have them' when it used to be on at my nans while we'd wait for my dad to pick us up. But I didn't know anything else about him. I've read 13 autobiographys these past few months and I'm starting to feel abit meh about starting them. However when I got into this one I really liked it. Michael tell's his story well and I love hearing about the stage shows getting put together. I really wish I could see Barnum, so
I wasn't that excited about reading this. I'd only ever seen him in 'Some mothers do have them' when it used to be on at my nans while we'd wait for my dad to pick us up. But I didn't know anything else about him. I've read 13 autobiographys these past few months and I'm starting to feel abit meh about starting them. However when I got into this one I really liked it. Michael tell's his story well and I love hearing about the stage shows getting put together. I really wish I could see Barnum, sounds amazing! Every autobiography I've read so far has mentioned somebody else that I've already read about. Planet Celebrity is very small it seems. Recommened for fans of Michael and fans of stage and screen.
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