In this candid and empowering A to Z of being an actor, Julie
Hesmondhalgh draws on her decades of experience on stage and screen
- including in massively popular television shows such as
Broadchurch, Happy Valley and Coronation Street - to lift the lid
on the realities of life in today's industry, and show you how to
navigate it. She shares practical advice on preparing for roles
(don't be afraid of looking like a dick), managing the ups and
downs of your career (and how to be out of work without losing your
mind), dealing with failure (and success), not constantly comparing
yourself to others (bloody hard, but try), looking after your
mental health, and the power of knowing when to say 'no'.
Passionate about the arts, she makes a compelling case for their
importance to society, but also calls out the industry on where it
continues to fall short - including a clear-eyed assessment of what
needs to change to make it safer and healthier, more accessible and
inclusive. Written with refreshing honesty and self-deprecating
humour, An Actor's Alphabet is a book for anyone who dreams of
becoming an actor, wants to be a better one, or just wants to learn
what being one is really like. 'Endearingly honest, funny and
eye-opening. I loved it!' Francesca Martinez 'Like its author, this
book is brimming with wisdom, intelligence, empathy and humanity...
An absolute must!' Maxine Peake 'This is the best book on acting
and being an actor I've read... Julie Hesmondhalgh is the
mentor/best friend/guide we all need in these troubled times' Paul
Chahidi 'Wonderful... not just a book about acting, but also about
life. Us. The world. Humanity. Battling through this shit and
finding time for a hug. I adore it.' Russell T Davies 'A must-read,
whether you've been on the artist's journey for years or are just
starting out' Shobna Gulati 'This book is bold, brash, sincere and
angry. It regrets nothing and questions everything... Treasure it
like we should treasure Julie' Jack Thorne 'A generous gift to
actors, full of honesty, hope and wit. There is loads of tangible
advice, not just for acting but for life' Anna Jordan 'Julie's book
is honest, challenging and helpful. A great read' Andy Nyman
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