Rula by Rula Lenska
Rula Lenska's is an extraordinary life. Born in Britain to Polish aristocrats, refugees from the Nazis and then the Soviets, Rula found fame in the 1970s as 'Q' in the TV series Rock Follies. Shortly afterwards, she accidentally conquered America with the infamous VO5 hair advert, prompting Johnny Carson to ask 'Who the hell is Rula Lenska?' The world soon found out exactly who she was, as her career went on a rollercoaster ride through classic British television series such as Minder, To the Manor Born, The Detectives, Doctor Who, Casualty, Space: 1999 and, of course, Coronation Street. This came alongside a distinguished stage career, with stellar performances in The Vagina Monologues and Calendar Girls. But her success has often been tempered with heartache. The fanfare surrounding her celebrity marriage to Dennis Waterman quickly faded amid accusations of alcoholism and spousal abuse. And then there was her surreal stint on Celebrity Big Brother, which she calls 'sixteen days of madness' - Now older and wiser, and elevated to the status of national treasure, Rula Lenska is ready to share her unbelievable story in full. And while we've all watched her life from the outside, no one has heard or seen Rula like this - unabashed, honest and thrilling.
"The book is a fascinating glimpse into Rula's colourful life and career and ends with her latest and possibly favourite role, that of being grandmother to daughter Lara's baby son - as well as the promise of much more adventure and mischief to come4/5" Lizzie Catt, Daily Express "Now older, wiser and elevated to the status of national treasure, Rula Lenska has got a fascinating story to tell." Luxury "The title of Rula Lenska's autobiography - says it all really, an enjoyable and revealing canter through a wide-ranging career, and a less successful celebrity marriage to Dennis Warterman, not to mention a surreal appearance on Celebrity Big Brother." Choice Magazine "There are casualties of an uncompromising life, as admitted in this candid and entertaining memoir." The Good Book Guide "My Colourful Life [is] fitting for a memoirs that covers the journey from her Polish aristocrat parents escape from the Nazis to starring on stage and screen - not to mention her tempestuous marriage to Dennis Waterman, US fame and Celebrity Big Brother." The Basingstoke Post
One of Britain's best-known actresses, Rula Lenska has appeared on television, stage and screen for over thirty years. She lives in west London.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781849545501 |
| ISBN 10 | 1849545502 |
| Title | Rula |
| Author | Rula Lenska |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Biteback Publishing |
| Year published | 2013-09-16 |
| Number of pages | 336 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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