{"title":"Richard E Grant","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by the multi-talented Richard E. Grant, renowned actor, director, screenwriter, and now, celebrated author. Best known for his adaptability on screen, Richard E. Grant has seamlessly transitioned into the world of literature, bringing with him the same wit and charm that have captivated audiences worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe highlight of this collection is his compelling memoir, \u003cem\u003eA Pocketful of Happiness\u003c\/em\u003e. Through this book, Grant shares personal anecdotes and experiences, inviting readers into the fascinating journey of his life. With a focus on capturing moments of joy amidst the ups and downs, this memoir is not just a reflection on his illustrious career but also a touching exploration of resilience and positivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into the literary works of Richard E. Grant under our Biography \u0026amp; Memoir category and discover a unique blend of humour, introspection, and inspiration. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to his work, these books offer insightful perspectives and heartfelt stories that both entertain and enlighten.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"with-nails-by-richard-e-grant-9781035062768","title":"With Nails","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e‘You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, especially if you’re in the book like I am’ – Steve Martin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e‘An exceptionally vivid and penetrating insight into Hollywood film-making’ \u003ci\u003eObserver\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe star-studded, hilarious memoir from Richard E. Grant revealing life behind the camera.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen, in the summer of 1986, Richard E. Grant was cast as the lead in \u003ci\u003eWithnail and I\u003c\/i\u003e, his whole world shifted and he was set firmly on the path to international stardom. \u003ci\u003eWith Nails\u003c\/i\u003e is his outrageous, irreverent and brutally funny account of that time and the years afterwards, of his self-doubt and anxiety on the route to Hollywood, and of all the extraordinary, mad, brilliant people in the film business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom drinking himself incoherent so he could film \u003ci\u003eWithnail and I\u003c\/i\u003e to a night spent in Paris's red light district with a world-famous couple, to working with Hollywood's biggest actors and directors, Richard E. Grant—always eloquent, always honest—has documented, in his own inimitable style, what it is to become a film star. 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I cannot remember being so moved by a book' - Dolly Alderton\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Fascinating, funny and heart wrenching' - Dame Julie Walters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'An emotional rollercoaster - profoundly moving and wonderfully entertaining. A brilliant memoir about living, loving and losing' - Bernardine Evaristo\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRichard E. Grant emigrated from Swaziland to London in 1982, with dreams of making it as an actor, when he unexpectedly met and fell in love with renowned dialect coach Joan Washington. Their relationship and marriage, navigating the highs and lows of Hollywood, parenthood and loss, lasted almost forty years. When Joan died in 2021, her final challenge to him was to find ‘a pocketful of happiness in every day’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis honest and frequently hilarious memoir is written in honour of that challenge – Richard has faithfully kept a diary since childhood, and in these entries he shares in raw detail everything he has experienced: both the pain of losing his beloved wife, and the excitement of their life together, from the role that transformed his life overnight in \u003ci\u003eWithnail \u0026amp; I\u003c\/i\u003e to his thrilling Oscar nomination thirty years later for \u003ci\u003eCan You Ever Forgive Me?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTold with candour in Richard’s utterly unique style, \u003ci\u003eA Pocketful of Happiness\u003c\/i\u003e is a powerful, funny and moving celebration of life’s unexpected joys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46506296410348,"sku":"9781398519503","price":26.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/25648883482685.jpg?v=1748693313"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/richard-e-grant.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}