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Summary: 'Gabriel Byrne writes a gem of a memior...
Review: ...Parts of the book are wacky and wicked, others tender and emotional. Altogether it paints a portrait of a vibrant, talented man..... "Pictures in My Head" offers a glimpse of a fascinating actor and writer. It's a cozy volume just perfect for curling up with in front of the fire...' --Joyce Davis, The DailyTimes-Call
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Summary: Pictures In My Head
Review: An amazing work. Clear and simple, pulls no punches and yet holds back nothing. The good and the bleak, the beauty of Ireland's people and their amazing will to thrive. If you buy this book, get the hardback copy- you'll turn back to it again and again. The darling Irish boy, who lives in the man that wrote this book will make your soul bleed and sing.Mr. Byrne's words to his daughter should be read by every woman who doubts the depth of a man's heart. He is a profoundly intelligent and beautiful soul. You will laugh out loud, you will cry and mostly you will wonder at the life and the spirit of this Irish man.
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Summary: Pictures In My Head
Review: An amazing work. Clear and simple, pulls no punches and yet holds back nothing. The good and the bleak, the beauty of Ireland's people and their amazing will to thrive. If you buy this book, get the hardback copy- you'll turn back to it again and again. The darling Irish boy, who lives in the man that wrote this book will make your soul bleed and sing. Mr. Byrne's words to his daughter should be read by every woman who doubts the depth of a man's heart. He is a profoundly intelligent and beautiful soul. You will laugh out loud, you will cry and mostly you will wonder at the life and the spirit of this Irish man.
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Summary: Pictures In My Head¿A Must!
Review: Gabriel Byrne provides the reader with the rare and wonderful opportunity to step into the life of one of Hollywood1s most revered leading men. Experience first hand his poignant and often hilarious upbringing as well as his tenacious journey to stardom. Wonderfully written and is as informative as it is entertaining. A definite must for those who love and admire Irish literature and Gabriel Byrne.
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Summary: Simply Intriguing.........
Review: I didn't know Mr. Byrne much before now. I loved his simplicity, his heart and his frankness. I would like to know him more........
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Summary: Vivid
Review: I get the impression that Mr. Byrne is superbly sensitive to his surroundings and absorbs everything. I envy his photographic memory and ability to live completely in the moment. :o) This is the perfect book to curl up with under your favorite green soft blanket.
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Summary: I REALLY LOVE THIS BOOK
Review: I must say this book really surprised me! I got it as a Christmas present last year, and I never expected it, because I had only been a Gabriel Byrne friend for about three months or so, but after I had read it, I felt I knew Gabriel personally. I have never met him, but I am longing to see him. The book is very well written, so I wonder why he doesn't write more. Probably because he doesn't have time... I'm awaiting his new film or book. Whatever it is, I'll buy it. Buy this book, you won't be disappointed. If you're a Byrne fan, it's a must! If you're not, after reading the book, you will be!
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Summary: Pictures in my head, was straight to the point.
Review: I think that Gabriel Byrne did a superb job in writing this book. He is quite talented as an Actor, but, the Creme de La Creme of being an Author. I admire everything he could account from his childhood in Dublin, Ireland, to how he was treated by his family, his marriage to Ellen Barkin, and to his two children (Jack and Romy), being born. I don't know if Ellen and Gabriel are still together, but from reading of how Jack was born first, and to Gabriel's daughter, Romy being born three years thereafter. His Prayer to Romy, was simply fantastic! I truly believe he is an excellent father, and I am very proud of him. If anyone out there has an address for Gabriel, I want to send him the first holy comunion cross, that was stolen from him.
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Summary: A fascinating glimpse into the life of a fine actor...
Review: Not only do we see into the life of the actor, but we get a glimpse of the fine man behind the characters he has portrayed. As a child seeking himself, as a young man seeking his path and as an adult seeking his place in contemporary life with his (now former) wife and his children, we have the rare opportunity to meet, know and love a fine man. If his future writings live up to the potential shown here, Gabriel Byrne will be one of the best storytellers to come on the scene in many years. I am eagerly looking forward to Gabriel's next venture and will cherish this one. Would that I could have the chance to meet him, not just through this book but in real life!!
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Summary: Grab a pint, light a fag, & kip down for a great read!
Review: Remember that neat Irish cousin who always told those great stories? No? I didn't have one either. But reading this book makes me feel like I did. Far from the Peter Pan tell-all favored by the more bloodletting ilk of Hollywood divorcee, Mr. Byrne provides substantive detail as to why his epithet as "The Quiet Man" of the Hollywood Irish is deserved. Neither the nun's rod nor the naughty child is spared as a small Irish town and things Irish in general leap to life. Like other autobiographically rich tropes through letters such as David Niven, John Gielgud & Alec Guinness have done, there's enough detail to warm your cockles but not enough gas to fold your sails. Picture a Clive James diatribe through a lace curtain, with a little Liz Smith thrown in. This work occludes the "why me" self-doubt of stardom, while anticipating the generally assumed greed for acting celebrity Byrne eschews. For once, fans can say thanks that success has not gone to an actor's head, but to his journal.
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