Easily 4.5 ⭐️ for this forceful, good-natured and exuberant memoir, jam-packed with minutely recalled and often hilarious anecdotes from Brian Blessed’s South Yorkshire, WWII-era childhood, and his long career on the stage and screen. I probably would have gone 5 ⭐️ but for one or two stories that left me a little ( )

Such an interesting life and so many amusing anecdotes. I'm so glad Brian Blessed narrated it himself, it is simply wonderful listening. Just be careful where you listen, it can be quite distracting. ( )

The greatest audiobook in existence. ( )

I could only read this in short bursts as he's imposing and loud and terribly funny. It reads like him regaling you with his deeds and holding court. He is opinionated and sweary and a lot of fun.

I enjoyed it. ( )

Did you know that Brian Blessed wrote an autobiography? And that he’ll yell it at you for thirteen hours in audio book format?

SEVEN STARS out of four. ( )

I was a little apprehensive about starting this book. Brian Blessed is a larger than life character that comes across as being a little mental, but totally honest and good fun - I did not want this illusion shattered. I needn't have worried. This was bloody good fun, and I couldn't get his voice out of my head (something he recommends you avoid at the start - it is much like a conversation with him!). Whilst it ignores his first marriage, it covers all other life events with mirth and honesty, and peppered with some swearing too.

If you want a good read about a living actor, go for this...well worth it! ( )

This morning's unprecedented solar eclipse is no cause for alarm - it's Brian Blessed looming into view to make your world a happier place. He clearly reciprocates the great public love for him and that's so wonderful when so many actors seem contemptuous of their public image.

GORDON'S ALIVE!!! ( )