Loitering with Intent: The Child

In this memoir, the renowned actor provides a vivid narrative of his life. Beginning with childhood in wartime England, O'Toole reveals how the war had immense impact on his life, of making his way to London to live the life of a "scholar Bohemian," his short-lived career as a cub reporter, and of auditioning at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art almost by accident.The well-loved actor shows himself to be an intriguing writer as well, displaying the wit and originality he's noted for in his acting roles. Black and white photos. "Peter O'Toole comes running all the way in this vivid, bubbly torrent of a book. And not just running but leaping, bounding, fists flailing and bloodied knees flying as he recreates his wartime childhood...A triumph!--Literary Review.