' There are lots of things that ran in families, but murder wasn't one of them... '
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...The first memoir from the national treasure, critically acclaimed actress & much-loved Gavin & Stacey star. Candice Marie in Nuts in May. Beverly in Abigail’s Party. Mrs Bennet in Pride & Prejudice. Betty in Fat Friends. Sue in Here We Go & Pamela in Gavin & Stacey – we can all name a beloved, iconic character brought to life by the magnificent Alison Steadman. Growing up in post-war, working-class Liverpool, the young Alison – ever the entertainer – would address the world from the stage of her bedroom window, until she got a taste for performing in front of an actual audience at her progressive 1960s drama school. By the time she left, her mind was made up: she was going to be an actress! If only she could conquer the onstage giggling … Always pushing boundaries – reclining naked on a sofa in her first role, embracing groundbreaking female characters from day one – Alison has deservedly found acclaim & recognition, succeeding in her TV & theatre career while juggling f...