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[TheSaint]

I accompanied a friend of mine to the Ridgewood, NJ signing. Since I already have a signed US & UK copy I went mainly to keep my friend company and to try to get a photo of him receiving the book from Sir Roger. Ahead of us on line was, presumably, a father and his young son. The son had done a drawing of Sir Roger as Bond to give to him. I didn't see it clearly but from what I saw it looked good. The son was able to give the drawing to Sir Roger, and the father tried to get a quick shot of his son getting the book from Sir Roger but didn't get it. No second chance for a photo as a store employee rushed them along to keep the line moving. Off to the side, the son began to cry. The father suggested he ask someone in line to let him skip in order to get a second chance. Hearing this, my friend and I were ready to do so until we were stopped by the same store employee who said he had to be the bad guy and couldn't allow it. I don't think Sir Roger was aware of what was going on because I'm sure he would've been okay with giving the kid a second chance.

So, my friend goes up to get his book signed, and I tried to get a shot of him receiving the book from Sir Roger in profile. Store employee stopped me from moving to a position from where I could've taken the photo in profile so I quickly got the shot from behind my friend, which was better than nothing.

Before anyone says anything like "Well, if you let the kid take a picture with Sir Roger then everyone should be able to do that but it would take too long" or "Well, if you let the kid skip the line...", consider that everyone else in line were adults. I doubt none of us would've minded giving the kid another chance to get a picture.

[Goldbadge]

I was also at the Ridgewood book signing on 11/11/2008.
I took some photo's and uploaded them to my webshots account.

Webshots Album

[deth]

I went the the Barnes and Noble signing in NYC... a few people got pics in with Sir Roger... I was too shy to suggest it for myself... but it was quite a rush to meet the man in person!

I got there at 10am. There were already 15-20 ahead of me. They started letting us in around 12pm. Before I left they announced that all copies they had on hand were sold out, and they hoped to be getting more. It was very much an assembly line-like process...you handed your copy off to a B&N employee, who then handed it to Gareth, who then slid it over to Sir Roger for signing, then you got it. No personalization, no signing anything else, and no photos with Roger though you could take a photo of Roger signing or, if someone was with you, they could get a photo of you receiving the book from Roger. I had hoped to get the photo I had of myself with Sir Roger taken at the Pinewood event signed but to no avail. Was worth a shot.

ha! then I must have seen you in line... I got there at about the exact same time. However, I left the line to go do a few things, and got back at about 11:30... many more people... but the line moved quickly, so it wasn't a problem.

[TheSaint]

I was also at the Ridgewood book signing on 11/11/2008.
I took some photo's and uploaded them to my webshots account.

Nice shots.

I went the the Barnes and Noble signing in NYC... a few people got pics in with Sir Roger... I was too shy to suggest it for myself... but it was quite a rush to meet the man in person! Ha! then I must have seen you in line... I got there at about the exact same time. However, I left the line to go do a few things, and got back at about 11:30... many more people... but the line moved quickly, so it wasn't a problem.

Maybe we should start wearing CBn name badges at these events so we can pick each other out.

[jaguar007]

I sure wish he was doing the west coast.

[TheSaint]

I sure wish he was doing the west coast.

I'm surprised he's not.

[DLibrasnow]

I sure wish he was doing the west coast.

I'm surprised he's not.

Doctor Shatterhand and I were talking on how surprising he was not doing a West Coast tour while waiting for him at the Huntington, NY event.

[Turn]

Sir Rog even has a classy signature. I admire everybody who got the chance for this experience, even if it was somewhat tainted by store employees. I could just see Rog, if he knew how some of the people were being treated, would go into Simon Templar mode and make their day more memorable.

I wish he was coming my way as well, but it doesn't appear that will happen. I'll settle for a copy of the book as a Christmas gift.

[deth]

Sir Rog even has a classy signature.

indeed, I noticed how he took the time to properly write it out each time... not just rushing through to the next one like many people would have...

[dee-bee-five]

I have to say how much I'm enjoying the book. It's not a work of literature, but it seems to have old Rog's authentic voice, which is far more important.

[Qwerty]

For actor Roger Moore his word is his Bond

After 60 years in the make-believe world of acting, Roger Moore admits to telling the occasional fib or little white lie now and again.

Not that that should prevent anyone from reading his memoir, "My Word is My Bond," which is full of stories -- tall or otherwise -- about his life on stage, TV and in the movies.

"You want to know when I'm not lying?" he asked impishly in a recent interview before answering his own question with a knowing smile: "My mouth is not moving!

"I've said extraordinary things in interviews," said Moore, who will forever be remembered as the big screen superspy James Bond. "I've given so many different answers."

The 81 year-old actor talked to Reuters about giving interviews, his book and hypochondria...

Read more...

http://commanderbond...n...&item=51842 - Reuters

[[dark]]

What a fantastic book. Quite simply, a must-read for fans of Moore. Easily one of the must humble, witty and generous men alive. While the book is peppered with terrific - and hilarious - anecdotes about all aspects of showbiz, Moore effectively shares his incredible passion for his UNICEF work.

I've never read a biography before (and, to be honest, have no interest in reading any other Bond actor's biography), but Moore's didn't disappoint.

[Roger Moore's Bad Facelift]

I have to say how much I'm enjoying the book. It's not a work of literature, but it seems to have old Rog's authentic voice, which is far more important.

The press release stated that the book was ghostwritten by Roger's personal assistant. Wouldn't surprise me if many of the book's anecdotes were dictated to him and then polished up. I agree Roger's personality is there in aces.

[staveoffzombies]

I got the book from my wife for Christmas and have been enjoyng it thoroughly. What I wouldn't give to hear Roger tell some of those amusing anecdotes in person.

And I'm currently in the middle of Roger describing his Unicef work, and I agree with [dark], Roger's passion for he does with them is admirable.

[Marcato]

just put on the ULTIMATE EDITION of the roger moore series and then highlight his commentary and then - WELL not in person but he still speak to you as he and you were having a conversation (one way becaurse you can't answer him)

[[dark]]

I got the book from my wife for Christmas and have been enjoyng it thoroughly. What I wouldn't give to hear Roger tell some of those amusing anecdotes in person.

Sir Rog does read an abridged version of the biography for the audiobook...

[uncanny]

This book is both humorous and deep by the way that Roger Moore describes his early life, film career, and his present activities. I think that this is a must read for any Bond fan interested in knowing about one of their favorite actors.

[FlemingBond]

I got it for Christmas. I'm in the Moonraker section now. Easy read. Biography's always are for me. Biggest suprise? Bernard Lee was a drunk.

[staveoffzombies]

I got the book from my wife for Christmas and have been enjoyng it thoroughly. What I wouldn't give to hear Roger tell some of those amusing anecdotes in person.

Sir Rog does read an abridged version of the biography for the audiobook...

Yeah, but I'm greedy and want to have him for an afternoon in person.

[sagart]

Did anyone who attended one of the recent book signings manage to get anything other than the book signed or a photo with Sir Roger? I'm heading for Dublin on Saturday - can't wait!!

[TheSaint]

The way the signings were done in NY & NJ, you couldn't get anything but the book signed. As for photos, you could take a photo of Sir Roger but, unless you were accompanied by a friend, there really was no way to get a photo taken with him.

[Lady Templar]

The UK paperback edition of Sir Roger's autobiography will be published in early May 2009.

It will feature a different cover to the hardback edition, and retail at £8.99.

[Bond111]

Any plans yet for a US PB?

[Qwerty]

Fantastic news, Lady Templar.

Pre-order Sir Roger Moore's 'My Word Is My Bond' In Paperback

UK edition due for release in May 2009

[DAN LIGHTER]

I am at the Waner Brothers chapter. And I must say how funny it is. Its laugh out loud funny even! From the bbbbbbrrrrrrrrrrrr! on stage in front of the mantle piece to the horse stood on his foot and him cursing. He is just so funny.

[DAN LIGHTER]

Bravo Sir Roger Moore!

I have just finished reading his book and what a fantastic read it was. To think a few years ago I didn’t really take to Rogers Bond! What was I thinking? I shall now look on his films with new eyes. I would recommend any Bond fan to read this book. I was even encouraged enough to Donate to UNICEF.

[Commander Swanbeck]

Very interesting childhood. It reminds me "The Persuaders"...Roger could have been Danny Wilde !

[DR76]

I just bought the book and have started on Chapter 1. I must saw that I like the book's narrative style. Very cozy, yet Moore doesn't hesitate to mention some of the darker aspects of his childhood and his parents' families.

[Arbogast777]

Looks like Amazon has the US paperback edition up for pre-order with a November 3, 2009 release date.

[The Ghost Who Walks]

I recently finished this book, and I have to say it is one of the most inspiring books I've ever read. I never realized how much Sir Roger has done for children all over the world through his work with UNICEF, and it was very interesting, and often quite moving, to read about it.

I honestly borrowed the book from the library just to read the Bond-related stuff, but when I glanced through the first pages, it "had me" immediately, and I read the entire book. Moore writes exactly like I would imagine him to do: witty and warm without taking himself very seriously.

It also made me want to check out The Man Who Haunted Himself, sounds like a very original and cool movie.