
The Elephant to Hollywood
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Narrated by:
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Michael Caine
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By:
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Michael Caine
Charming, engaging, and surprisingly forthright, Michael Caine gives us his insider's view of Hollywood and the story of his brilliant second act.
When he was in his late 50s, Michael Caine believed his glamorous, rags-to-riches Hollywood career had come to an end. The scripts being sent his way were worse and worse. When one script really disappointed, he called the producer to complain about the part. The producer said, "No, no, we don't want you for the lover, we want you for the father."
Salvation came in the unlikely form of his old friend Jack Nicholson, who convinced him to give acting one more shot. What followed was not only an incredible personal transformation but also one of the most radical comebacks in film history. Learning to accept his new role both on camera and in his own life, Caine went on to win his second Oscar, be knighted by the queen, and deliver some of his best performances to date.
Now he shares the spectacular story of his life, from his humble upbringing in London's poverty-stricken Elephant and Castle, his military service, touching marriage and family life, and lively adventures with friends, to legendary meetings with fellow stars, forays as a restaurateur, and hilarious off-screen encounters from his glittering five-decade career. Caine brings his gift for storytelling and his insider's view to a tale that is funny, warm, and deeply honest.
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Would you listen to The Elephant to Hollywood again? Why?
YES! I laughed so much. Great stories, and he has the best sense of humor. He is so endearing, just love him even more now!Who was your favorite character and why?
Michael Caine!Seriously, just get it
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A true gentleman
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He really never has a bad word to say about anyone. I'm sure in private he might, but he has the class to avoid that sort of thing so if you are looking for dirty laundry you won't find it here.
The Elephant of the title is the part of East London he came from. Didn't know it was called the Elephant and he never explains why.
Sir Michael is awesome
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Very nice.
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Any additional comments?
It is great to hear Michael Caine telling his own story. He shares many stories about his now famous friends and talks about all my favorite Caine movies (The Man Who Would Be King, Death Trap, etc...). I love the story of how he met his wife and their ongoing love story. The anecdotes about being on location and the various parts he has played make me want to revisit each movie. And it doesn't hurt that Michael still has that sexy voice!Michael Caine fans will love this book.
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Would you consider the audio edition of The Elephant to Hollywood to be better than the print version?
Audio must be superior to print—though I didn't read the book, only listened to it—because Michael Caine himself narrates. You get to hear his gorgeous voice, and his laugh when he cracks himself up.What did you like best about this story?
Caine is funny and self-deprecating. Great stories, incredibly inspiring.So lovely....
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#tagsgiving #sweepstakes #audible #listeningatwork #mybooks
Just brilliant
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A delightful time with a great personality.
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Never Make Friends With An Elephant Keeper...
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What made the experience of listening to The Elephant to Hollywood the most enjoyable?
A great peek inside his life -not just breaking into Hollywood but relationships, growing up, etc.. And I love when he would make himself laugh throughout.What other book might you compare The Elephant to Hollywood to and why?
Rob Lowe's autobiography - both were intriguing and entertaining and it makes it better when the author reads their own work.What does Michael Caine bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Hearing him share his story is so much better than reading it.Any additional comments?
Highly recommend this!Great listen and I loved that the author read it
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