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The 007 Diaries: Filming Live and Let Die by Roger Moore is a day-to-day diary of the filming of the James Bond movie. Mr. Moore, the third actor to portray 007, is writing about his experience in making his debut is Ian Fleming’s famous secret agent.
- 224 pages
- Publisher : The History Press
- Language : English
- ISBN-10 : 0750987596
My rating for The 007 Diaries – 4
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Thoughts:
This book, for James Bond and film fans alike, is a window into the mind of a relatively unknown actor about to be thrust into stardom. Roger Moore, a TV star, suddenly finds himself center stage as the world’s most famous spy. Juggling his newfound fame, his family, and public commitments is a challenge. And the movie didn’t even open yet.
Mr. Moore, knowing his world is about to change, chronicles the making of Live and Let Die every day he was on the set. He knows that what he’s doing isn’t serious, but he takes his job seriously battling anxiety, health issues, publicity commitments, and more.
When reading The 007 Diaries several things become plain as Bond’s villain’s plan. Roger Moore is still finding his voice as a writer, making movies is boring, every meal in the 70s included drinks, and it’s still relevant.
Mr. Moore’s charm, self-deprecating humor, and wit are present on every page. At the same time, he keeps most of the sexist comments to a minimum but does not mince words when it comes to his distaste for racism. He even criticizes Bond producer Harry Saltzman for his treatment of restaurant staff. And that takes some guts.
The book is surprisingly honest. Moore loses his temper at the productions, argues with his wife but appreciates his hand in life. He loves acting, loves the people he works with, mingles with the rich and famous, and takes a lot of pride in the charity work he does. I especially enjoyed how he was star-struck sitting at a restaurant next to Deborah Kerr.
This book is funny and entertaining, but it’s best read in Moore’s voice. My understanding was that the plan was to write one for every Bond movie he made, it is a loss to us all that it never happened.
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