A funny, charming, and surprisingly down to earth memoir by one of my favorite actors. Roger Moore tells of his happy childhood, his discovery of his love for acting ("Mum! Mum! I'm going to be Stewart Granger!"), and his long apprenticeship. He did not become an immediate star. It was many years of starring in repertory - derailed temporarily by a stint in national service - before breaking into TV and the movies. He kept his sense of humor all the while and managed to enjoy himself despite difficult shooting locations, difficult costars (including an unhappy elephant in "Shout at the Devil"), and a host of health problems.

The last time I enjoyed a memoir this much was John Cleese's [b:So, Anyway...|22460748|So, Anyway...|John Cleese|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1415797316s/22460748.jpg|41127965], which shares a modest, easygoing touch with "My Word is My Bond." I recommended both books to anyone with an interest in great British entertainers.