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Britt 2017. He was I think supposed to write more...before he pAssed away :(

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Sep 10, 2017 Bill rated it it was amazing

It was with a touch of sadness that I began reading A Bientot, knowing that it was Roger Moore's final book. However, only one chapter in & I was laughing out loud as Moore's legendary humour worked its magic once again.
While the former 007/Saint/all round action hero/UNICEF ambassador had written previous books about his acting career this one looks at getting old & how the world has changed during his lifetime. There are many amusing stories from Moore, including his experiences with airport s It was with a touch of sadness that I began reading A Bientot, knowing that it was Roger Moore's final book. However, only one chapter in & I was laughing out loud as Moore's legendary humour worked its magic once again.
While the former 007/Saint/all round action hero/UNICEF ambassador had written previous books about his acting career this one looks at getting old & how the world has changed during his lifetime. There are many amusing stories from Moore, including his experiences with airport security, remembering internet passwords & using text language.
This great raconteur also provides plenty of his own sketches to accompany the text, as well as photographs of his life including him promoting toothpaste & chocolates.
Roger Moore was 89 when he died & he's been part of my life since I was five years old. I was fortunate enough to have a front row seat for his last two tours & while I never met him I will miss him greatly. I will be 53 in two days time & if there's one thing I've learnt from this book it is not to fear old age, but to embrace it. Thanks, Roger. You're a legend. ...more

My sincere respect and admiration to Sir Roger Moore. It really has been a very good read. I admire the way he faces old age and I wish I was as strong as him. He reminds me of my father, another great person who knew how to behave with dignity when death came.

In his memoirs, Sir Roger Moore shows himself as an elder. Sometimes complaining about the changing times or talking about sad moments in his life, but mostly he tells his experiences as an elder without complexes and with an humorously wa

My sincere respect and admiration to Sir Roger Moore. It really has been a very good read. I admire the way he faces old age and I wish I was as strong as him. He reminds me of my father, another great person who knew how to behave with dignity when death came.

In his memoirs, Sir Roger Moore shows himself as an elder. Sometimes complaining about the changing times or talking about sad moments in his life, but mostly he tells his experiences as an elder without complexes and with an humorously way.

Leaving behind pride, fame and other worldly things (forget about 007), there is only one man who tells us with all sincerity what means to grow older and what means to be and to feel older. Is there anything more dignified than that?

"Does mortality worry me? Yes, in all honesty, it does, as I think it does everyone. It's the unknown really, that's the worry. I'd certainly like to think that when my time comes I'll face it with all the dignity a coward can muster -and maybe with on last quick witticism" (...)

À bientôt."

PD: for me as a book this memoirs deserves three stars but the dignity and the integrity that shows Sir Roger Moore adds one more star.

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Staring with this book I was pacing myself knowing very well that this is the last time we get to hear something new for Sir Roger Moore UNICEF ambassador and movie-star extraordinaire as he no longer toils on this mortal environment.

I first met Roger Moore as Ivanhoe on the Saturday afternoon television when there was no 24 hour television offering. I Really like this show. The next time I saw Roger Moore was on a scifi movie called Moonraker, while I had already all of Ian Flemings books I ne

Staring with this book I was pacing myself knowing very well that this is the last time we get to hear something new for Sir Roger Moore UNICEF ambassador and movie-star extraordinaire as he no longer toils on this mortal environment.

I first met Roger Moore as Ivanhoe on the Saturday afternoon television when there was no 24 hour television offering. I Really like this show. The next time I saw Roger Moore was on a scifi movie called Moonraker, while I had already all of Ian Flemings books I never knew this was a 007 movie until I saw it in cinema. Somewhat surprised as I could not match any of the books with this particular movie.[ it turned out to to be a Christopher Wood novel.] For me Roger was the first 007 I saw and to this day he was the only one of the actors who still is and always has been an ambassador for the 007 franchise and many tales have been told by him about this series and his role. This book does not ponder too much about the series as so many has already been told.

Roger Moore was also Simon Templar aka the Saint another series of books I have read so often and occasionally stil do read as good sheer old fashioned fun. And he created this character that has never been surpassed in sheer wickedness and originality. And to be honest who was better suited playing him than Roger. Even if he was the boss of the baddie in the most recent Saint movie released, he stayed close to his Iconic creation.

And yet this book is not about anything famous but is more a collection of meandering and thoughts on subjects occupying an elder gentleman like modern communication and the pitfalls they offer to the elderly among us.

ROFLACGU - ROLLING ON FLOOR LAUGHING AND CAN'T GET UP

IMHO - IS MY HEARING-AID ON

BTW - BRING THE WHEELCHAIR

Some shorthands used by Roger in this short, way too short, book.

I never expected a great and life changing work but a nice introspective was what was delivered. I missed my chance to meet the man in one of his presentations of his works and am still kicking myself now that I will never get the chance to meet him ever again. He was in great form that evening apparently, as told by somebody who did go.

As it is a fitting farewell from one the most Iconic actors and a true gentleman the world has known.

Rest in peace Sir Roger Moore.

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This is the third memoir (of sorts, only "My Word Is My Bond" is a full autobiography) by Sir Roger Moore and was delivered to the publisher just two weeks before the great man passed away. That knowledge - and the title, 'see you soon' - add a sense of poignancy to this book which is another wonderful slice of observation, carried through with a great lust for life and this time includes several of Sir Rogers amusing line drawings. Reflecting on the pros-and-cons of the ageing process, as well This is the third memoir (of sorts, only "My Word Is My Bond" is a full autobiography) by Sir Roger Moore and was delivered to the publisher just two weeks before the great man passed away. That knowledge - and the title, 'see you soon' - add a sense of poignancy to this book which is another wonderful slice of observation, carried through with a great lust for life and this time includes several of Sir Rogers amusing line drawings. Reflecting on the pros-and-cons of the ageing process, as well as telling some charming anecdotes from his acting days - and some cheerful gossip too - this is witty, reflective, very funny and, at times, moving (such as the passing of his step-daughter). It winds up with a chapter about this tours - Alison & I were lucky enough to see him on two of these, actually getting to meet him on the second in Northampton - and reading this was like listening to him tell the stories, it captured his voice so perfectly. A family man who clearly loves his children (his daughter Deborah provides the foreword), his wife Kristina, his grandchildren and his friends, this is a wonderful read that never failed to make me smile. You will be missed, Sir Roger. Highly recommended. ...more

I've read a few of Roger's anecdote type books and, to be honest, I found a bit repetitive ... ie, the sam stories in different books. I wasn't going to read another then he sadly passed away and I thought the title was apt.

I'm glad I DID pick this up. Roger was a very sweet man who never took himself, his career or life very seriously. It does jump about a bit ... maybe feels a little rambling. There are "What If ... " sections (a ten sentence-ish anecdote) stuck in the middle of longer anecdot

I've read a few of Roger's anecdote type books and, to be honest, I found a bit repetitive ... ie, the sam stories in different books. I wasn't going to read another then he sadly passed away and I thought the title was apt.

I'm glad I DID pick this up. Roger was a very sweet man who never took himself, his career or life very seriously. It does jump about a bit ... maybe feels a little rambling. There are "What If ... " sections (a ten sentence-ish anecdote) stuck in the middle of longer anecdotes, which confused me to begin with but once you realise it's a "What If ... ", then you can skip past it and read the remainder of the interrupted anecdote, then come back briefly. The "What If ...." are mostly tongue in cheek, he could have been Rambo, or he could have been JR's nemesis (basically parts turned down or which didn't come about at all).

I found the first 50%, not slow or unfunny, but only slightly amusing. However, the second half is much better and I even exhaled a "HA"!! here and there. All the way through, I could hear Roger's voice in my head and his facial expressions, as if he was in the room with me.

Best of all is just what a normal guy he comes across as, mostly! I didn't know he was a gadget nut (like me) and liked technology (like me). He does compare what we have now to how things used to be as not all technology means progress, especially regarding human interaction and communication. Also he questions where manners have gone. I'm sure everyone can relate to his description of going through a self scanning checkout in a supermarket (yes, REALLY! I couldn't picture that either but he tells it so well, I believed him).

Plus a few humorous observations on the effect of ageing on the mind and body, but with no self pity.

It really is a fitting tome to say goodbye to a much loved and respected man ... and he wasn't even my FAVOURITE James Bond. And he doesn't go on about Bond either ... just a couple of relevant mentions. I know I've only given a 3 out of 5 but it's really a 3.75. Very easy and pleasant read.

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Another fascinating offering from the Late Mr Moore. The narrator sounded very like Roger, which added to the enjoyment.

Brilliantly humorous, a delight of a read by a true gentleman.

Short and sweet, if you want to know about Roger Moore and his life in the movies, you're better off with his other efforts; my word is my bond, bond on bond and last man standing. This is more Roger's views on life, old age and mainly, what annoys him about modern day living!

That said, there's a few nice little anecdotes in here, and as a Roger Moore, there's still something to be gained from being entertained by the legends final thoughts on page.

Sure, his rants about shopping tills, airport

Short and sweet, if you want to know about Roger Moore and his life in the movies, you're better off with his other efforts; my word is my bond, bond on bond and last man standing. This is more Roger's views on life, old age and mainly, what annoys him about modern day living!

That said, there's a few nice little anecdotes in here, and as a Roger Moore, there's still something to be gained from being entertained by the legends final thoughts on page.

Sure, his rants about shopping tills, airport security, mobile phones, social media (LOL) can become a little bit tiring after a while, but they're still laced with his wit and charm.

For serous fans only, otherwise, stick with his other (better) works.

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REVIEW OF AUDIOBOOK; FEBRUARY 17, 2018
Narrator: Jonathan Keeble

Not narrated by Moore. I wish it was, but Keeble did a good job, nonetheless. This is just a little over 3 hours and is mainly Moore rambling on about the things old people ramble on and grumble about. I haven't read any other biography of Moore but I may. My main reason for picking this up is because I always enjoy hearing about these actors' growing-up years, the people and who impacted them, and experiences that were memorable. It

REVIEW OF AUDIOBOOK; FEBRUARY 17, 2018
Narrator: Jonathan Keeble

Not narrated by Moore. I wish it was, but Keeble did a good job, nonetheless. This is just a little over 3 hours and is mainly Moore rambling on about the things old people ramble on and grumble about. I haven't read any other biography of Moore but I may. My main reason for picking this up is because I always enjoy hearing about these actors' growing-up years, the people and who impacted them, and experiences that were memorable. It could be anybody's auto/biography but I tend to pick people whom I can put a face to.

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A book filled with wisdom, warmth and witty humour, written by one of our modern legends. Using a remarkably readable language and never forgetting his gentlemanly manners, Sir Roger Moore shares hilarious, memorable and touching moments from his life, writing in subjects suh as wartime memories, the joys of traveling, technical development and growing older. It's a quick read and the social commentary will surprise some, while most readers will find it very funny. Some of the references and jok A book filled with wisdom, warmth and witty humour, written by one of our modern legends. Using a remarkably readable language and never forgetting his gentlemanly manners, Sir Roger Moore shares hilarious, memorable and touching moments from his life, writing in subjects suh as wartime memories, the joys of traveling, technical development and growing older. It's a quick read and the social commentary will surprise some, while most readers will find it very funny. Some of the references and jokes work better on English and possibly American readers, though, so it might not be equally accessible to all readers. ...more

Reading this book brought on a sense of sadness as this was written shortly before Roger Moore passed away. Moore reflecting on his childhood and his own mortality was very poignant.

The middle section of the book sees Moore observe and often complain about modern society. On the one hand, Moore discussing IT and IT passwords; self service tills and airports showed him to be the down to earth man we probably guess he was. I was however expecting the book to be a bit more high brow and some of the

Reading this book brought on a sense of sadness as this was written shortly before Roger Moore passed away. Moore reflecting on his childhood and his own mortality was very poignant.

The middle section of the book sees Moore observe and often complain about modern society. On the one hand, Moore discussing IT and IT passwords; self service tills and airports showed him to be the down to earth man we probably guess he was. I was however expecting the book to be a bit more high brow and some of the items discussed were fairly trivial bearing in mind this is his final book.

Overall, a good final chapter to his writing career

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a rather poignant book not published until after his death.an eclectic book of thoughts from the much loved actor.i have always been a lifelong fan of sir Roger and this book in a a way times together in a numerous way his thought on life death and things in between including on quite sad chapter.i managed to see him in Nottingham when he was doing an evening with and found it very entertaining.always depreciative of his talent I think to safeguard against criticisms.a very good book to mark the a rather poignant book not published until after his death.an eclectic book of thoughts from the much loved actor.i have always been a lifelong fan of sir Roger and this book in a a way times together in a numerous way his thought on life death and things in between including on quite sad chapter.i managed to see him in Nottingham when he was doing an evening with and found it very entertaining.always depreciative of his talent I think to safeguard against criticisms.a very good book to mark the end of an incredible lifel ...more

A delightful little volume (only 160 pages) of the great Sir Roger Moore reminiscing about his childhood during the war, complaining about how good manners seem to have declined, moaning about certain changes in life (hotels having swipe cards instead of room keys), and extolling the virtues of growing old gracefully (but with a small touch of the disgraceful).

What a lovely man he was! One of my favourites ever since the early 1970s with Tony Curtis in The Persuaders. And he was my Bond - my da

A delightful little volume (only 160 pages) of the great Sir Roger Moore reminiscing about his childhood during the war, complaining about how good manners seem to have declined, moaning about certain changes in life (hotels having swipe cards instead of room keys), and extolling the virtues of growing old gracefully (but with a small touch of the disgraceful).

What a lovely man he was! One of my favourites ever since the early 1970s with Tony Curtis in The Persuaders. And he was my Bond - my dad took me to the cinema to see Live And Let Die while on a family holiday in Skegness.

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It's always a pleasure to spend time in the company of Roger Moore, who has always seemed one of life's true gentlemen.
This book however was a little too brief, scattergun, and lightweight, to be a rich and satisfying read.
It's clearly written by his associate who has transcribed Roger's musings on his life, and especially his later life and the ageing process.
It was poignant to read however after his very sad passing. It's always a pleasure to spend time in the company of Roger Moore, who has always seemed one of life's true gentlemen.
This book however was a little too brief, scattergun, and lightweight, to be a rich and satisfying read.
It's clearly written by his associate who has transcribed Roger's musings on his life, and especially his later life and the ageing process.
It was poignant to read however after his very sad passing. ...more

Published some months after his death on May 23rd, 2017, the official blurb of À bientôt establishes that this final book of Sir Roger Moore -whom the world knew as Simon Templar and James Bond for decades- consists on "his reflection on age and ageing". Does that make it a book for old, experienced men? Or only for people over 60? Absolutely not.

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Published some months after his death on May 23rd, 2017, the official blurb of À bientôt establishes that this final book of Sir Roger Moore -whom the world knew as Simon Templar and James Bond for decades- consists on "his reflection on age and ageing". Does that make it a book for old, experienced men? Or only for people over 60? Absolutely not.

Read more: http://secretagentlair.blogspot.com/2...

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Brilliant book from Roger. His last before he died. A very clever writer with amusing antidotes and observations and situations he jokes about in his long career and personal life along with some of Rogers personal drawings. Showing another of his talents. A excellent read and totally reveals the cheeky personality of Sir Roger Moore. A brilliant actor and storyteller. A all-round decent man in real life. Well worth reading.

Funny, irreverant with a grumpy old man look on life Roger Moore's last book is hilarious and made me smile numerous times. Having liked immensley Roger's Last Man standing I had high hopes for this book and it didn't disappoint as a series of memories written by a man not taking himself too seriously. Funny, irreverant with a grumpy old man look on life Roger Moore's last book is hilarious and made me smile numerous times. Having liked immensley Roger's Last Man standing I had high hopes for this book and it didn't disappoint as a series of memories written by a man not taking himself too seriously. ...more

A lovely little book of memories from Sir Roger Moore, which he was still writing at the time of his passing. It is a mix of nostalgic, funny, and happy anecdotes of a truly amazing life (he was playing paddle tennis with Placido Domingo at his house in Acapulco, when the news that his first son was born came, just to mention one example!). For Moore's afficionados, like me!
. A lovely little book of memories from Sir Roger Moore, which he was still writing at the time of his passing. It is a mix of nostalgic, funny, and happy anecdotes of a truly amazing life (he was playing paddle tennis with Placido Domingo at his house in Acapulco, when the news that his first son was born came, just to mention one example!). For Moore's afficionados, like me!
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Being a big James Bond fan it was good to read this book and get to hear the anecdotes of Rogers life as he deals with old age.

With the added snippets of gossip/offered roles adding an insight into what might have been.

All in all a wonderful bloke and a lovely little book that has been well put together.

Sep 07, 2017 william bird rated it it was amazing

Read in one sitting,so enjoyable.

I read this book in one sitting and thoroughly enjoyed it.
I've always been a fan of Roger and reading this book makes you realise what a charming and caring man he was,and a good actor too!
I recommend it.

Read in one sitting,so enjoyable.

I read this book in one sitting and thoroughly enjoyed it.
I've always been a fan of Roger and reading this book makes you realise what a charming and caring man he was,and a good actor too!
I recommend it.

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I thoroughly enjoyed this book and completed it in one sitting as I could not put it down. Sir Roger Moore made me laugh and cry with his humbling wit and touching praise and love for his wife. I am sad that this is his last but so grateful for all of the wonderful work he has shared.

A quick and easy but highly enjoyable read, with some sad and touching moments to balance the funny ones. Very grateful to have seen Sir Roger, my Jimmy Bond, live on stage on his 2015 'An Evening with' tour. A quick and easy but highly enjoyable read, with some sad and touching moments to balance the funny ones. Very grateful to have seen Sir Roger, my Jimmy Bond, live on stage on his 2015 'An Evening with' tour. ...more

Thoroughly decent read by a thoroughly decent man. Contains anecdotes and reflections from Sir Roger as he approached his 90th birthday. Some of his "toilet" humour had me crying with laughter.

Nobody did it better.

Thoroughly decent read by a thoroughly decent man. Contains anecdotes and reflections from Sir Roger as he approached his 90th birthday. Some of his "toilet" humour had me crying with laughter.

Nobody did it better.

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Whimsical, fun look at life and the unfiltered brain of Roger Moore. As soon as he uses the word "kerfuffle" I knew what kind of book this would be, because, I don't know anyone else who has used that word outside of some English writing snobs. Nice read. Whimsical, fun look at life and the unfiltered brain of Roger Moore. As soon as he uses the word "kerfuffle" I knew what kind of book this would be, because, I don't know anyone else who has used that word outside of some English writing snobs. Nice read. ...more

Feb 19, 2018 Susan rated it really liked it

Charming and pleasing like the man himself

A quick read but stuffed with humorous anecdotes and observations often at his own expense. Mr Moore was clearly a man who still had a lot to offer the world even at 90 and I thoroughly enjoyed this little gem.

I was one of the legions of Sir Roger's fans who were gutted when we heard of his passing last year. A gentleman to the end. His kindness, humor, and authenticity are greatly missed. How lucky were we that he finished up this book just prior to his passing. I was one of the legions of Sir Roger's fans who were gutted when we heard of his passing last year. A gentleman to the end. His kindness, humor, and authenticity are greatly missed. How lucky were we that he finished up this book just prior to his passing. ...more

The gentle musings of a nearly ninety year old Roger Moore, reflecting on modern life, ageing, and his gratitude at having been 'Jimmy Bond', even if he can no longer race around after the villains like he used to. Certainly gave me a few chuckles. The gentle musings of a nearly ninety year old Roger Moore, reflecting on modern life, ageing, and his gratitude at having been 'Jimmy Bond', even if he can no longer race around after the villains like he used to. Certainly gave me a few chuckles. ...more

A quick and easy read, mostly Roger's observation of advancing years which are quite relatable to those of a certain age.
Mildly amusing, and poignant in as much as it was his final work before he sadly passed away. A quick and easy read, mostly Roger's observation of advancing years which are quite relatable to those of a certain age.
Mildly amusing, and poignant in as much as it was his final work before he sadly passed away. ...more

Great small book from the late Sir Roger Moore

Wonderful short read...some real good laughs 😂😂😂

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Sir Roger George Moore, KBE was an English actor and film producer, perhaps best known for portraying British secret agent James Bond in seven films from 1973 to 1985, and also Simon Templar in the TV series The Saint from 1962 to 1969. He r

For the fantasy author/RPG writer see Roger Moore; for the photographer see Roger "Mzungu" Moore; for the poet see Roger Moore, and for others see Roger Moore

Sir Roger George Moore, KBE was an English actor and film producer, perhaps best known for portraying British secret agent James Bond in seven films from 1973 to 1985, and also Simon Templar in the TV series The Saint from 1962 to 1969. He received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2007. A UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, in 2003 he was knighted in recognition of his humanitarian services, in 2008 appointed a Commandeur of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French government, and in 2012 awarded an honourary doctorate by the University of Hertfordshire.

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