Publisher Description

From taking on the job as his PA in 2002 through to nursing him in his final weeks in 2017, Gareth Owen was not only Roger Moore's right-hand man, but also his co-author, his onstage co-star, and his confidant. Roger always said, 'Gareth knows me better than I know myself.' Now, in this affectionate and amusing book, the author shares his times with Roger Moore and gives a unique and rare insight into life with one of the world's most beloved actors. Roger gave many interviews throughout his life, but very rarely spoke about himself, much preferring to tell fun tales about others. But his trusted sidekick was with him throughout his worldwide travels, his UK stage shows, as he wrote his books, as he received his Knighthood, and as he rubbed shoulders with the rich and famous, to record some genuinely hilarious, heartfelt and extraordinary moments. AUTHOR: Gareth Owen has been a film producer (having made a film with Edgar Wright), a development executive, a journalist and an author. He has co-written numerous books, including four with Sir Roger Moore, with whom he started working with in 2002 as his executive assistant - a role he performed through to Sir Roger's passing in 2017. 42 colour illustrations

Author Biography

Swedish-born actress, singer and entertainer Britt Ekland appeared in many notable films, including The Night They Raided Minsky's, Get Carter, The Wicker Man, Scandal, The Monster Club and as Bond girl Mary Goodnight in The Man With The Golden Gun to name but a handful. In 1964 she married Peter Sellers – attracting huge press attention – leading to her becoming one of the most photographed celebrities in the world during the 1960s and '70s. Her marriage to Sellers was tumultuous and often lived in the public eye.

Review

"This is a book crafted out of love and affection for its subject with plenty of detail on Moore's relationship with the likes of Michael Caine, Sean Connery and Barbara Broccoli. Raising and Eyebrow is a rich with wonderful stories of Roger Moore and his life. It's a behind the scenes look at the star and it offers up very unique insight into the former 007 in his private moments. You get the opportunity to see what life was like for the 007 as he navigates book tours, films events and his much loved UNICEF activities. It's a book filled with wit and humour, but it's also incredibly poignant as Owen discusses the last days of his employer and friend before he finally succumbed to cancer.Raising an Eyebrow: My Life with Sir Roger Moore is a book you simply must read if you're a fan of movies, James Bond or Roger Moore." --Movies in Focus

Long Description

'a book you simply must read if you're a fan of movies, James Bond or Roger Moore' Movies in Focus 'Owen writes with wit, affection and poignancy . . . Highly recommended' From Sweden with Love 'a breezy, enjoyable read that takes few sittings to get through . . . The affection and energy with which Raising an Eyebrowhas been written is intoxicating' Entertainment Focus Having taken on the role of Roger Moore's executive assistant in 2002, Gareth Owen became the righthand man to an icon, as well as his co-author, onstage co-star and confidant. Gareth was faithfully at Roger's side for fifteen years until his passing in 2017. In Raising an Eyebrow, Gareth Owen recounts his times with Roger Moore and gives a unique and rare insight into life with one of the world's most beloved actors. For all his celebrity, Roger Moore was quite reserved; in interviews he rarely spoke about himself, much preferring to tell fun tales about others. But his trusted sidekick was with him throughout his worldwide travels, his UK stage shows, his writing process and his book tours, and as he received his Knighthood. There were genuinely hilarious, heartfelt and extraordinary moments to be captured and Gareth Owen was there to share them all.

Review Quote

"This is a book crafted out of love and affection for its subject with plenty of detail on Moore's relationship with the likes of Michael Caine, Sean Connery and Barbara Broccoli. Raising and Eyebrow is a rich with wonderful stories of Roger Moore and his life. It's a behind the scenes look at the star and it offers up very unique insight into the former 007 in his private moments. You get the opportunity to see what life was like for the 007 as he navigates book tours, films events and his much loved UNICEF activities. It's a book filled with wit and humour, but it's also incredibly poignant as Owen discusses the last days of his employer and friend before he finally succumbed to cancer. Raising an Eyebrow: My Life with Sir Roger Moore is a book you simply must read if you're a fan of movies, James Bond or Roger Moore." -- Movies in Focus

Description for Sales People

Now in paperback 42 color photos Foreword by Britt Ekland Sir Roger Moore is still hugely popular Inspired by Kathryn Sermak's bestselling book about working as Bette Davis' PA Owen and Moore collaborated on all but one or Moore's books, including My Word Is My Bond Author is an accomplished speaker and founder of Bondstars, giving the book a great platform Features original and unseen photographs and correspondence Features a host of famous names and hilarious anecdotes Gareth Owen on James Bond Radio Podcast

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