Nothing Like a Dame by Elaine C Smith
'How did I end up here?' A question Elaine C. Smith asked herself when sitting in the dressing-room of a top theatre in London's West End, about to go on stage with one of the UK's most successful plays. In "Nothing Like a Dame", Elaine reflects on a 50-year journey that took her from being that lippy wee lassie brought up in a mining village in the heart of darkest Lanarkshire to a celebrated performer at the peak of the entertainment world. She recounts her long struggle to make it in a male-dominated, working-class Scotland at a time when women were supposed to just shut up and stay thin, especially in the sexist world of theatre and television, where she was told, 'Look, women just aren't funny.' Despite many highs and lows, she has proceeded to forge a stellar career in show business, hosting her own TV series and becoming the first woman to consistently headline pantomimes in Scotland. She is a household name thanks to her comic portrayal of 'Mary Doll' Nesbitt, the long-suffering wife in the award-winning BBC comedy "Rab C. Nesbitt". "Nothing Like a Dame" is a heart-warming memoir, candid, outspoken, hilarious and at times deeply sad - exactly what you would expect from that lippy, opinionated and wonderful Elaine C. Smith. This is her story.
"Funny, thought-provoking and moving" Woman and Home "The spellbinding, bittersweet story of how a working class lass from Lanarkshire became a national treasure" Daily Record "A book that will have you reaching for the hankies to wipe away tears of laughter and sadness.. heartwarming and candid" -- Book of the Week Aberdeen Press and Journal "A compelling read" Edinburgh Evening News
Elaine C. Smith is one of Scotland's best-loved entertainers, an actress, comedienne, writer and columnist. In 2008 and 2009, Elaine toured with the hit play Calendar Girls, ending in a sell-out run in the West End. She lives in the East End of Glasgow with her husband and two daughters.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781845964559 |
| ISBN 10 | 1845964551 |
| Title | Nothing Like a Dame |
| Author | Elaine C Smith |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Transworld Publishers Ltd |
| Year published | 2009-10-01 |
| Number of pages | 352 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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