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Kenneth Williams

Kenneth Williams was the stand-out comic actor of his generation. Beloved as the manic star of Carry On films and as a peerless raconteur on TV chat shows he was also acclaimed for serious stage roles. Born Brilliant will include much previously unseen material from Williamss candid daily journal and also draw on rare in-depth interviews with friends and colleagues. Since the publication of edited extracts from his diaries much controversy has surrounded Williamss personal and professional lives. This biography traces the complex contradictions that characterised an extraordinary life and presents the first full portrait of a star who was born brilliant.
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Kenneth Williams was the st&-out comic actor of his generation. Beloved as the manic star of Carry On films & as a peerless raconteur on TV chat shows he was also acclaimed for serious stage roles. Born Brilliant will include much previously unseen material from Williamss candid daily journal & also draw on rare in-depth interviews with friends & colleagues. Since the publication of edited extracts from his diaries much controversy has surrounded Williamss personal & professional lives. This biography traces the complex contradictions that characterised an extraordinary life & presents the first full portrait of a star who was born brilliant.

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