To misquote Michael 'this blew my bloody doors off!' ...I teared up when he recounted his mum's passing, and listened to the whole reading in 1 sitting, captivated.
Thank you for never giving up. Your struggles as a 23 year old mirror some of my own. I feel as though I’ve hit my lowest point, but you managed to turn it all around. You carved your own path ❤
I was deeply moved. Haven’t read either biography or autobiography of a modern character in a long long time that captures life and it’s mysterious meaning close to this. My background seemed similar, perhaps that’s it, or that mysterious calling from within that’s in his mind and won’t relent and inspires from nothingness to gratitude and contentment. To the young and old I yell from my heart - NEVER EVER GIVE UP. Sending love to Michael Caine. I didn’t know you when you were so successfully productive as I was on my own journey, but I know and understand you now - inspiration is never too late. Thank you.
And now we face a time when once again, taxes are rising and rising... Loved listening to this and really like the way he talks about how the social systems and political decisions of the UK over the decades had such a huge impact on his experience of life and that of his parents and siblings, his own, family and also the decisions that he made.
I turned this on about 3 am, thinking I’d fall asleep while listening. It’s now nearly 5 am and I’ve laughed and been so impressed I’ve raised a glass of wine to this brilliant man. Bless you Sir. They don’t make them like you anymore. 🍸🍾
I saw Zulu around 69 whilst camping with the scouts in Deal and loved this actor from then on, I think it was because he was a working class Londoner and I identified with him, he was us and I knew it
This is the first audio tape I’ve ever listened to As a Bermondsey boy It truly brought back memories of my past And how I miss the elephant Great stuff
Thank you for uploading this wonderful story. Michael Caine remains the most genuine and tender hearted actor, humane being that ever was. His sense of unabashed humility often brings me to tears in his interviews and much more so right now. His gratitude for his successes has never wavered. The Man Who Would Be King remains my all time favorite movie.
Sure. Jeff Bridges springs immediately to mind; Sally Field; I'm sure I could come up with a few more. Please don't misunderstand me, I admire Caine a great deal, I just don't think it's necessary to denigrate every other actor to admire him.
absolutely wonderful, I'm in tears listening to the last part about his brother David, ,I will never watch another Michael Caine movie with out thinking of this, thanks for the upload ,mrnobodysprincess
You gotta love this guy. He’s so down to earth. Man, so many hard times and disappointments in his career! He doesn’t talk about his first marriage. His website doesn’t either.
I'm listening to this, and live a few hundred yards from where Michael Caine lived in Lowestoft. My Mum and Dad were married in the same registry office - now lo longer, bulldozed to make way for housing - as Michael and Pat. Over the years I've heard many a tale and personal story from Lowestoftians (or 'puds', as we know ourselves) of their connection to Michael Caine, during his stay here. Much the same way that if you go for a drink in the East end of London, Stepney Green and the likes, you will inevitably meet and chat with some old Cockney codger who knew the Kray Twins. Thoroughly enjoying this 'listen', so thank you to the kind soul who went to the effort to convert this from an audiotape. Nice one, cheers.
People now mostly have no idea in what poverty people almost always have lived and what hardships and shortages, cold and discomforts they had to endure.. Now, after the levels of comfort and supplies exponentially increasing for the first time ever in non-mediterranean regions, after only decades, in great numbers people already have become brainless and are merely degenerated.
Educating Rita was GEM I watch it regularly . MC WAS BRILLIANT JW SHONE LIKE A DIAMOND.. ❤️❤️ I MUCH preferred it to Tender Mercies.. Although Robert Duvall is a favourite of mine...I have loved every word of this. I felt as though he was talking only to me.. Michael you are the Eighth wonder of the World...💥
A wonderful life story. Sir Michael Caine is a national treasure and a wonderful character. Thank heavens we have people like him. A living legend without a doubt.
On Audible, there is a book narrated by him called 'Blowing The Bloody Doors Off'. There is also a biography about him. Not written by him, nor narrated by him, but very good. 😊
I feel like the older Michael Caine gets, the more he looks like Maggie Smith as she gets older. Look at the most up-to-date pictures of the two of them and ask yourself if they couldn't pass as brother and sister.
It's too bad when the Queen of England came to visit Los Angeles they had to have the formal dinner on a soundstage in LA ; the event could have been held in a grand home like San Simeon . I love the joke he told and it was really cool the way he said the queen asked him to tell jokes and they spent the night going back and forth telling jokes to each other . It's a shame that taxes were so high in England for the rich . I was appalled at how little some of the top earners were actually worth worth . I like the way he explains about being homesick . Very sad about his half-brother who he never knew about and strange that his mother never ever confided in him and his other brother about it . Very tragic for his brother to have suffered like that . And yes truly bizarre the name of the Institute . I like the way the ending of his book is so genuine and heartfelt
His wife had appeared in in a few films and TV shows before working on the 'Man who Would Be King', so it's not strictly true about never having acted.
@@FigaroHey Yes, it is true. I've never been in Oxford. But that's what I've heard when I was in Tettenham in London, that the 100% real english language comes originary from Oxford.
My only complaint about Caine is his burning resentment over anyone speaking in an educated and cultured accent. He cannot tolerate them. Giant chios on both shoulders. Pity.
how can you be unhappy in California, it has plenty of beautiful areas and quiet .safe and secure, Caine like many as that English trait England is my home,,
To misquote Michael 'this blew my bloody doors off!' ...I teared up when he recounted his mum's passing, and listened to the whole reading in 1 sitting, captivated.
Thank you for never giving up. Your struggles as a 23 year old mirror some of my own. I feel as though I’ve hit my lowest point, but you managed to turn it all around. You carved your own path ❤
Sir. Michael Caine is such a great example to everyone of the importance of being Earnest. He is much admired by all. Lovely man.
I was deeply moved. Haven’t read either biography or autobiography of a modern character in a long long time that captures life and it’s mysterious meaning close to this. My background seemed similar, perhaps that’s it, or that mysterious calling from within that’s in his mind and won’t relent and inspires from nothingness to gratitude and contentment. To the young and old I yell from my heart - NEVER EVER GIVE UP.
Sending love to Michael Caine. I didn’t know you when you were so successfully productive as I was on my own journey, but I know and understand you now - inspiration is never too late. Thank you.
We were lucky to have Caine live in our English town for years. What an amazing actor and human.
And now we face a time when once again, taxes are rising and rising...
Loved listening to this and really like the way he talks about how the social systems and political decisions of the UK over the decades had such a huge impact on his experience of life and that of his parents and siblings, his own, family and also the decisions that he made.
Love the man - what a unique and superb talent. He defines what is meant by a dedicated professional. One of the greats.
What a hard worker........always striving to gain experience and education.......reads many, many books.
My mother stuck down my ears as well. Thanks Mum!
I turned this on about 3 am, thinking I’d fall asleep while listening. It’s now nearly 5 am and I’ve laughed and been so impressed I’ve raised a glass of wine to this brilliant man. Bless you Sir. They don’t make them like you anymore. 🍸🍾
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Same thing just happened to me. I'm going to be useless tomorrow.
I did the same, just finished listening to it at 5.24 am. I just had a glass of water.
I saw Zulu around 69 whilst camping with the scouts in Deal and loved this actor from then on, I think it was because he was a working class Londoner and I identified with him, he was us and I knew it
This is the first audio tape I’ve ever listened to
As a Bermondsey boy
It truly brought back memories of my past
And how I miss the elephant
Great stuff
I love listening to his voice. Have listened to this for hours and hours. Same story. Such a lovely story teller. Lovely man 💗
What a wonderful life story brilliantly told, thank you so much for sharing it with us Michael, good luck to you and your family mate.
Brilliant what a superb man and what a life….thank you Michael for years of entertaining me and my family..
Thank you for uploading this wonderful story. Michael Caine remains the most genuine and tender hearted actor, humane being that ever was. His sense of unabashed humility often brings me to tears in his interviews and much more so right now. His gratitude for his successes has never wavered. The Man Who Would Be King remains my all time favorite movie.
Two hours fifty minutes well spent.
Give yourself time for this one!
Realised what a good man Michael Caine was after appearing on the Parkinson chat show in the UK. Proud of his past and present.
Thanks for this one Michael Caine and uploader.
I got my appreciation for Michael from my Dad.
I'll be showing him this.. Just great.
Thankyou so much for uploading, and to Sir Mike for narrating.
I don’t know when I have been so moved by an autobiography. Michael is an exceptional character and a very human being.
Can you name one actor today who has as much grace and honesty as Michael Caine? Neither can I.
I'm sure there's a lot. What I do think, is that after the mid 70's, films & the whole world of acting and how they are presented, changed.
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The late Philip Seymour Hoffman's personality shone.
Sure. Jeff Bridges springs immediately to mind; Sally Field; I'm sure I could come up with a few more. Please don't misunderstand me, I admire Caine a great deal, I just don't think it's necessary to denigrate every other actor to admire him.
absolutely wonderful, I'm in tears listening to the last part about his brother David, ,I will never watch another Michael Caine movie with out thinking of this, thanks for the upload ,mrnobodysprincess
Wonderfully done Michael
What a beautiful story from a beautiful man thank you Michael Caine
I really enjoyed that. A typical 20th century story. ✌️
Respect to Michael that he more than held his own against Laurence Olivier in marvellous Sleuth!
Olivier's patronising " compliment" to Caine could have warranted a headbutt!!
You gotta love this guy. He’s so down to earth.
Man, so many hard times and disappointments in his career!
He doesn’t talk about his first marriage. His website doesn’t either.
Don Diego Vega he did mention his first marriage didn’t he? And his little girl Dominique who he sort of abandoned..then lost the plot
apart from mentioning her in 49-52mins and saying he walked out on her and she is a lovely women ;)
a true gem 💎 in the crown of British film and worldwide what a wonderful man and world class actor.. 🙏
I'm listening to this, and live a few hundred yards from where Michael Caine lived in Lowestoft. My Mum and Dad were married in the same registry office - now lo longer, bulldozed to make way for housing - as Michael and Pat.
Over the years I've heard many a tale and personal story from Lowestoftians (or 'puds', as we know ourselves) of their connection to Michael Caine, during his stay here. Much the same way that if you go for a drink in the East end of London, Stepney Green and the likes, you will inevitably meet and chat with some old Cockney codger who knew the Kray Twins.
Thoroughly enjoying this 'listen', so thank you to the kind soul who went to the effort to convert this from an audiotape. Nice one, cheers.
Interesting... so then do you have any stories that you can tell us about when Michael Caine was there
I transferred this to CD and still play it regularly in the car
More I listen to this the more I like Michael Caine. Just so down to earth.
What a life ... he worked for evérything ....
People now mostly have no idea in what poverty people almost always have lived and what hardships and shortages, cold and discomforts they had to endure.. Now, after the levels of comfort and supplies exponentially increasing for the first time ever in non-mediterranean regions, after only decades, in great numbers people already have become brainless and are merely degenerated.
And appreciated and took in everything along the way
Fabulous to listen to. Thank you for sharing.
Excellent! Thank you so much for posting.
This is in respect of all the people he mentions including himself. “We shall not meet their likes again” so sad and so moving !😭🙏
That was wonderful. Thank you so much.
Nvm.
Educating Rita was GEM I watch it regularly . MC WAS BRILLIANT JW SHONE LIKE A DIAMOND.. ❤️❤️ I MUCH preferred it to Tender Mercies.. Although Robert Duvall is a favourite of mine...I have loved every word of this. I felt as though he was talking only to me.. Michael you are the Eighth wonder of the World...💥
What a great listen...interesting lovely guy by the sounds of it.
A wonderful life story. Sir Michael Caine is a national treasure and a wonderful character. Thank heavens we have people like him. A living legend without a doubt.
Wonderful - thanks for sharing.
So real. So quaint. So merged with its historical context. So accent. "She was only fif-teen-yahs-olt".
Always liked Michael since his appearance in Zulu. He’s much older now. God bless sir.
Thank you for doing this I really enjoyed listening to it.
What a lovely human being Micheal Caine is
I've really enjoyed this . Shame he did not talk about his brother ❤💚💛💙💜🇮🇪
Thank you SO much for posting this - I bought it on cassette about 25 years ago and have been wanting to hear it again for ages.
Thank you!! He is amazing and so unique!!
I think he’s also proving we are ALL unique.
Very interesting guy , a life well lived & still going strong .
I Thank you for sharing your life with me and every one deals.
Really enjoyed that. Thanks so much.
Superb. Have to listen to Michael a second time, maybe more.
OMG Masterpiece Theater reference! Loved that show! Great audiobook! Thank you so very much!
What a wonderful story told beautifully by a wonderful man. Where is the continuation?
On Audible, there is a book narrated by him called 'Blowing The Bloody Doors Off'. There is also a biography about him. Not written by him, nor narrated by him, but very good. 😊
Enjoyed that. Very well told. Thank you.
Rushes = The bits of film of just a day's work that are rushed back for you to look at to see if everything turned out alright on the screen.
Thank Mr Caine.
He's a fascinating man
I feel like the older Michael Caine gets, the more he looks like Maggie Smith as she gets older. Look at the most up-to-date pictures of the two of them and ask yourself if they couldn't pass as brother and sister.
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Wonderfully Brillante
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love Michael Caine!!!!!!
Thank you for this.
This is soo good, absolutely brilliant.
Beautiful ❤
Thanks Michael
Still got your sense of humor.
Beautiful man 💕
This ia an old recording. Not a lot of people know that.
LOL
Is that why it has all this static ?
@Porosus8 okay thanks
Porosus8 .
Always funny! 😂
It's too bad when the Queen of England came to visit Los Angeles they had to have the formal dinner on a soundstage in LA ; the event could have been held in a grand home like San Simeon . I love the joke he told and it was really cool the way he said the queen asked him to tell jokes and they spent the night going back and forth telling jokes to each other .
It's a shame that taxes were so high in England for the rich . I was appalled at how little some of the top earners were actually worth worth .
I like the way he explains about being homesick .
Very sad about his half-brother who he never knew about and strange that his mother never ever confided in him and his other brother about it . Very tragic for his brother to have suffered like that . And yes truly bizarre the name of the Institute . I like the way the ending of his book is so genuine and heartfelt
What a sweetheart.
What a man
Love him
He needs to do another book!
He has.
He's written 2 more
Inspiring, poignant and moving.
Loved this
One class act
Michael recently said he was still insecure after his knighthood
Its quite a sword to shoulder!
Thanks is great
Ah, Michael. It’s not God but opportunity met with skill/talent and preparedness.
With God's help for sure.
Sensational
Get Carter, IMHO was his best performance and Harry Brown
I had this on cassette too 😛
Very cool.
I love all his movies but, specially the one he did with Robert Duvall, The Secondhand Lions.
Interesting man.
end of story brilliant
Can you post any other books by him?
"Guernsey, off the South Coast of England"... 😊
I think we had the same moms. Only she told me walk up behind the bully and hit him from behind. Then keep my mouth shut.
His wife had appeared in in a few films and TV shows before working on the 'Man who Would Be King', so it's not strictly true about never having acted.
Narrated by Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon
Michael where did it all go ? It went by so quickly.
He was a close friend of my grandad bill deadman
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My God. Pure Oxford English. Bravo Mccain.
Apparently you've never been at Oxford. His English is fine; it's not Oxonian.
@@FigaroHey Yes, it is true. I've never been in Oxford. But that's what I've heard when I was in Tettenham in London, that the 100% real english language comes originary from Oxford.
@@FigaroHey I used to be an Oxonian but I take meds now!😅😆
Short book, is this full version?
lobster whisperer no. If you listen to it all he misses out loads of years and tells you to buy the book if you want to know
My only complaint about Caine is his burning resentment over anyone speaking in an educated and cultured accent. He cannot tolerate them. Giant chios on both shoulders. Pity.
I meant to write giant chips.
What the hell is going on with audio
how can you be unhappy in California, it has plenty of beautiful areas and quiet .safe and secure, Caine like many as that English trait England is my home,,
Doesn't he live in Stella Street???
Jew know, I think I saw him looking through the curtains with a pair of binoculars. With a pair of bloody binoculars!!!
Not a lot of people know this