The Yo-Yo Man: The Autobiography Of Bill Maynard
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A candid and warmly humorous autobiography, The Yo-Yo Man chronicles the remarkable life of Bill Maynard, the beloved British entertainer whose career spanned decades of television, film, and stage performance. Maynard recounts his journey from humble beginnings through the unpredictable highs and lows of show business — the title itself a nod to the mercurial nature of fame and fortune that defined so much of his professional life. Written with the self-deprecating wit and northern charm that made him a household name, the memoir presents an intimate portrait of a man who refused to stay down, no matter how many times the industry knocked him back. Fans of classic British comedy and television will find rich detail here, with vivid accounts of his work on beloved productions and encounters with the great personalities of twentieth-century entertainment. It is an honest, entertaining, and ultimately uplifting story of resilience, reinvention, and the enduring love of the craft.
Author: Bill Maynard
Format: Hardback
Published: 1975, Golden Eagle, London
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A candid and warmly humorous autobiography, The Yo-Yo Man chronicles the remarkable life of Bill Maynard, the beloved British entertainer whose career spanned decades of television, film, and stage performance. Maynard recounts his journey from humble beginnings through the unpredictable highs and lows of show business — the title itself a nod to the mercurial nature of fame and fortune that defined so much of his professional life. Written with the self-deprecating wit and northern charm that made him a household name, the memoir presents an intimate portrait of a man who refused to stay down, no matter how many times the industry knocked him back. Fans of classic British comedy and television will find rich detail here, with vivid accounts of his work on beloved productions and encounters with the great personalities of twentieth-century entertainment. It is an honest, entertaining, and ultimately uplifting story of resilience, reinvention, and the enduring love of the craft.