Listen to this audiobook free with a 30-day trial. Go to http://hotaudiobook.com/free Title: High HopesAuthor: Ronnie CorbettNarrator: Ronnie CorbettFormat: AbridgedLength: 2 hrs and 48 minsLanguage: EnglishRelease date: 06-17-11Publisher: Random House AudioBooksGenres: Bios & Memoirs, Artists, Writers, & MusiciansPublisher's Summary:This is my autobiography, the exciting story of how I, Ronald Corbett, the son of an Edinburgh baker, became convinced that I had to seek my fortune and become an actor, of how I pursued that goal, found fame on television as one of The Two Ronnies, and managed to meet a fabulous cast of extraordinary people along the way.First I'll take you back to my schooldays and reveal the technique I developed for estimating the height of a girl before daring to ask her to dance. I'll explain how I first met David Frost, John Cleese and Michael Palin, and shamelessly reveal how I once played Othello to Danny La Rue's Desdemona, having just had dinner with Laurence Olivier. I'll also tell you about the time I was suddenly struck down by a mysterious illness that destroyed my sense of balance and prevented me from going on stage for several years. Altogether I must admit, it is a truly dramatic story. I only hope my mother won't be too shocked!"Members Reviews:Ronnie Corbett High HopesIf you are a Ronnie Corbett fan then you must read this. I enjoyed it very much and learnt a lot about him. I just felt that there was a lot left out, but got the feeling that it was left out because it is none of our business. Basically all about his career and people he knows and has worked with.High hopesI found this book intersting and gained a insight into the way TV presentations are put together. If you are looking for a comedy this is not the book for you.I would reccomend it to the serious reader, anyone who enjoys a autobiographyThree Starslove him as an entertainer, not so much With the book.The Two Ronnies Minus OneBig fan of Ronnie CorbettGood book. Reacquainted with a lot of familiar British names and faces and enjoyed it immensely.THE ONE RONNIEHE MAY BE SMALL BUT HIS SENSE OF HUMOR IS LARGE. VERY LARGE! RONNIE CORBETT STARTED HIS CAREER MANY YEARS AGO BUT GAINED FAME WHEN HE STARRED IN THE TWO RONNIES WITH RONNIE BARKER IN THE 1970'S. ONLY MORECAMBE & WISE COULD TOP THEM IN THE TV RATINGS.RONNIE CORBETT LOVES TO MAKE PEOPLE LAUGH. HE ALSO LOVES HIS GOLF. THIS RATHER CHARMING AUTOBIOGRAPHY TELLS THE READER WHY HE LOVES THESE THINGS SO MUCH. HE HAS A WONDERFUL SENSE OF HUMOR THROUGHOUT THE BOOK AND WE NEVER SEE ANY SELF INDULGENCE OR MELODRAMA FROM THIS KING OF COMEDY.IT SEEMS AS IF CORBETT NEVER TAKES THINGS TOO SERIOUSLY, WHICH NOWADAYS, IS PROBABLY THE BEST OUTLOOK TO HAVE. CORBETT SEEMS TO BE A TRULY HAPPY MAN WHO IS GRATEFUL FOR HIS LIFE AND THOSE WHO HAVE HELPED HIM ACHIEVE THE SUCCESS HE HAS GAINED.I TRULY ENJOYED THIS BOOK AS I FELT THE AUTHOR WAS GIVING ME AN INFORMAL PEEK INTO HIS LIFE AND PASSIONS. HE IS TRULY A FUNNY AND CHARMING PERSON. THE SAME PERSONA HE GIVES OFF ON TV AND STAGE. READING HIS ACCOUNTS OF HIS LIFE HAS HELPED ME UNDERSTAND WHAT MAKES THIS WONDERFUL PERFORMER CLICK.A GREAT READ!Contact me for any questions: inforeq17@gmail.com