{"title":"Sir Anthony Hopkins","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the distinguished Sir Anthony Hopkins, an acclaimed actor known for his commanding performances in films and television. Beyond his extraordinary career in acting, Sir Anthony Hopkins has embraced the world of literature with his engaging works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur selection features his insightful publication, \u003cem\u003eWe Did Ok, Kid\u003c\/em\u003e. This poignant memoir delves into personal anecdotes and reflections from the multifaceted life of Sir Anthony Hopkins. It's an essential read for those interested in exploring the depths of his intriguing journey—from his early beginnings to his monumental achievements on screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA celebrated figure in both the UK's arts and global cinema, Sir Anthony Hopkins offers a candid glimpse into the moments that have shaped his remarkable life and career. Discover the narratives that showcase the highs and lows he navigated with grace and resilience. \"We Did Ok, Kid\" stands as a testament to his enduring spirit and unique perspective on the human experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for enthusiasts of Biography and Memoir, this collection is a treasure trove of wisdom and inspiration, offering readers a chance to connect with the life story of a true icon.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"we-did-ok-kid-by-sir-anthony-hopkins-9781761634819","title":"We Did OK, Kid","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA raw and passionate memoir from a complex, iconic man who has inspired audiences with remarkable performances for more than sixty years.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBorn and raised in Port Talbot amid war and depression, Sir Anthony Hopkins grew up around men who were tough and eschewed any emotional vulnerability. A student who struggled in school, Sir Anthony was deemed by his peers, his parents and other adults as a failure with no future ahead of him. But on a fateful Saturday night, he watched the 1948 film adaptation of \u003ci\u003eHamlet\u003c\/i\u003e and a passion sparked within him, marking the beginning of a path that no one could have predicted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith candour and vulnerability, Sir Anthony recounts his career milestones and provides a rare look into the brilliance behind some of his most iconic roles – from his admission to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art to joining the Royal National Theatre as Laurence Olivier’s understudy and meeting his hero Richard Burton. And we learn how he used the stoicism of his father and grandfather for his unforgettable performance in \u003ci\u003eKing Lear\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSir Anthony also takes a deeply honest look at his personal life, from the addiction which destroyed his first two marriages and estranged him from his only child, to a near-death experience that propelled him towards nearly fifty years of sobriety. And, as the years go by, he is getting ready to discover what his father called the Big Secret.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough it all, there has been one constant fixture in Sir Anthony’s life: a small picture of little Tony at age three that he carries with him everywhere. Having come so far from the anxious child he once was, he can’t help but say to his young self, \u003ci\u003eWe did Ok, Kid\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46763893653740,"sku":"9781761634819","price":52.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/18b2071b40cfacd7b7ebda7b1c274384.jpg?v=1756251731"},{"product_id":"we-did-ok-kid-by-sir-anthony-hopkins-9781761639531","title":"We Did Ok, Kid","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcademy Award-winning actor Sir Anthony Hopkins delves into his illustrious film and theatre career, difficult childhood and path to sobriety in his honest, moving and long-awaited memoir.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBorn and raised in Port Talbot – a small Welsh steelworks town – amid war and depression, Sir Anthony Hopkins grew up around men who were tough, to say the least, and eschewed all forms of emotional vulnerability in favour of alcoholism and brutality. A struggling student in school, he was deemed by his peers, his parents and other adults as a failure with no future ahead of him. But, on a fateful Saturday night, the disregarded Welsh boy watched the 1948 adaptation of \u003ci\u003eHamlet\u003c\/i\u003e, sparking a passion for acting that would lead him on a path that no one could have predicted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith candour and a voice that is both arresting and vulnerable, Sir Anthony recounts his various career milestones and provides a once-in-a-lifetime look into the brilliance behind some of his most iconic roles. His performance as Iago gets him admitted into the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and places him under the wing of Laurence Olivier. He meets Richard Burton by chance as a young boy in his art teacher’s apartment, and later, backstage before a performance of \u003ci\u003eEquus\u003c\/i\u003e as an established actor meeting his hero.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis iconic portrayal of Hannibal Lecter was informed by the creepy performance of Bela Lugosi in \u003ci\u003eDracula\u003c\/i\u003e and the razor-sharp precision of his acting teacher. He pulls raw emotion from the stoicism of his father and grandfather for an unforgettable performance in \u003ci\u003eKing Lear\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSir Anthony also takes a deeply honest look at the low points in his personal life. His addiction cost him his first marriage, his relationship with his only child, and nearly his life – the latter ultimately propelling him toward sobriety, a commitment he has maintained for nearly half a century. He constantly battles against the desire to move through life alone and avoid connection for fear of getting hurt – much like the men in his family – and as the years go by, he deals with questions of mortality, getting ready to discover what his father called The Big Secret.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing a special collection of personal photographs throughout, \u003ci\u003eWe Did Ok, Kid\u003c\/i\u003e is a raw and passionate memoir from a complex, iconic man who has inspired audiences with remarkable performances for over sixty years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47344363307244,"sku":"9781761639531","price":20.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/18b2071b40cfacd7b7ebda7b1c274384_35a0ae4c-c253-4a00-8081-13cb18d5fb68.jpg?v=1772311486"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/sir-anthony-hopkins.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}