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David Niven - The Man Behind The Balloon

David Niven appeared in films for over 50 years of his life, from swashbucklers such as The Prisoner of Zenda and The Guns of Navarone to the Pink Panther series. Despite his on-screen persona, Niven wasn?t always the perfect gentleman. He was insecure both privately and professionally and used people to get ahead. But he did, he said, ?at least try to be a decent man. ? He knew he often failed, although it isn?t easy to find people who ever had a bad word to say about him. In this fascinating biography of the star, Munn looks at the funny stories and the sad underlying truth, from his outrageous days with Errol Flynn and their irrevocable split ??You always know where you are with Flynn. He always lets you down? ? and numerous affairs with stars and prostitutes, to an attempted
suicide, his horrific experiences in war-torn France and the breakdown and blame of his second marriage. This compelling text includes interviews with his second wife, Hjordis, John Huston, Rex Harrison, Laurence Olivier, Loretta Young (they discussed marriage once), Nivens long-time friend Michael Trubshawe, Peter Ustinov, Ava Gardner and many more. Funny, poignant and told with the compassion of one who knew him, this is a fascinating portrayal of a legend that really gets behind the screen and autobiographical persona.
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David Niven appeared in films for over 50 years of his life, from swashbucklers such as The Prisoner of Zenda & The Guns of Navarone to the Pink Panther series. Despite his on-screen persona, Niven wasn?t always the perfect gentleman. He was insecure both privately & professionally & used people to get ahead. But he did, he said, ?at least try to be a decent man. ? He knew he often failed, although it isn?t easy to find people who ever had a bad word to say about him. In this fascinating biography of the star, Munn looks at the funny stories & the sad underlying truth, from his outrageous days with Errol Flynn & their irrevocable split ?? You always know where you are with Flynn. He always lets you down? ? & numerous affairs with stars & prostitutes, to an attempted suicide, his horrific experiences in war-torn France & the breakdown & blame of his second marriage. This compelling text

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interviews with his second wife, Hjordis, John Huston, Rex Harrison, Laurence Olivier, Loretta Young (they discussed marriage once), Nivens long-time friend Michael Trubshawe, Peter Ustinov, Ava Gardner & many more. Funny, poignant & told with the compassion of one who knew him, this is a fascinating portrayal of a legend that really gets behind the screen & autobiographical persona.

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Balloon - A inflatable bag filled with a type of gas commonly helium, hydrogen or air
Pink - A colour made by combining red and white
star - A giant ball of plasma held together by gravity.
France - A state situated in Western Europe with several overseas territories.

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With over 300 UK stores and more than 40000 different products in store each year, The Works is Britain's top discount book store. A well known presence on the high street, The Works was founded in 1981 to bring affordable books to the public. It now offers a large range of exciting products, including arts and crafts products, toys, gifts and seasonal products, all at discounted prices, making it a superb place to find items for hobbies and gifts for all ages. The book selection includes children's books, fiction and non-fiction books on a wide range of subjects from food and drink and craft and DIY to entertainment, autobiographies and history. Art and crafts products range from children's craft sets to sewing materials and professional artists' brushes. As well as big brands, The Works also sells their own high quality branded products.
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