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Charming, engaging, and astonishingly forthright, Michael Caine gives us his insider's view of Hollywood and the storyline of his great second act. When he was in his overdue 50s, Michael Caine thought his glamorous, rags-to-riches Hollywood profession got come to a finish. The scripts being directed his way were worse and worse. When one script really disappointed, he called the developer to complain about the part. The developer said, "No, no, we don't want you for the lover, we want you for the father." Salvation arrived in the improbable form of his old friend Jack Nicholson, who convinced him to provide acting one more shot. What implemented was not only an unbelievable personal transformation but also one of the most radical comebacks in film record. Learning to acknowledge his new role both on camera and in his own life, Caine continued to earn his second Oscar, be knighted by the queen, and deliver some of his best shows to date. Now he stocks the spectacular story of his life, from his humble upbringing in London's poverty-stricken Elephant and Castle, his armed forces service, touching matrimony and family life, and exciting escapades with friends, to legendary meetings with fellow stars, forays as a restaurateur, and entertaining off-screen encounters from his glittering five-decade profession. Caine brings his gift for storytelling and his insider's view to a tale that is funny, warm, and deeply honest.
