NAMED A BEST BOOK OF 2022 BY THE NEW YORKER
The incredible rags-to-riches story of acclaimed actor Brian Cox, best
known as Succession's Logan Roy, from a troubled, working-class
upbringing in Scotland to a prolific career across theatre, film and
television.
From Hannibal Lecktor in Manhunter to media magnate Logan Roy in HBO's
Succession, Brian Cox has made his name as an actor of unparalleled
distinction and versatility. We are familiar with him on screen, but few
know of his extraordinary life story. Growing up in Dundee, Scotland,
Cox lost his father when he was just eight years old and was brought up
by his three elder sisters in the aftermath of his mother's nervous
breakdowns and ultimate hospitalization. After joining the Dundee
Repertory Theatre at the age of fifteen, you could say the rest is
history -- but that is to overlook the enormous effort that has gone
into the making of the legend we know today.
Rich in emotion and meaning, with plenty of laughs along the way, this
seminal autobiography captures both Cox's distinctive voice and his very
soul.