More Golden Rules of Acting: that nobody ever tells you

by Andy Nyman

Andy Nyman's first book, The Golden Rules of Acting , has become a bestseller in the acting world. Now he returns to bring you more priceless nuggets gleaned from more than thirty years in the acting business. This book will help you to... 'With great humour, wisdom and panache, Andy Nyman presents tasty advice for any actor. He knows that the more rules and craft under your belt, the more daring and original you will be as an artist' Glenn Close 'As with the first volume, this book gets to the heart of what being a working actor is about. No faff, no mystery, just practicalities that are always worth being reminded of' Martin Freeman Praise for The Golden Rules of Acting : 'Probably the most important book on acting and actors I've ever read; period! Keep it by your bedside at all times!' Liam Neeson OBE 'I absolutely devoured this book. Yes, it's witty but it's also sincere, informative, practical and humble in its truths' Toni Collette 'Sage advice and wisdom for actors, and non-actors alike... truthful, eye-opening and insightful, reading it feels like getting tips and advice from a friend down the pub; it is a goldmine of information' Huffington Post 'Andy's distilled guidebook is smart, hilarious, and just might get you work!' Neil Patrick Harris

128 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 30, 2019

Reviews

[Georgie’s Book Nook · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this, so many brilliant tips told in such a fun, lighthearted way. Truly great useful advice from one actor to another, and so many relatable moments too!

[Catriona · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Actors are some of the most driven courageous people on the face of the Earth. They deal with more day-to-day of rejection in one year than most people do in a lifetime. Every day actors face the financial challenge of living a freelance lifestyle, the disrespect of people who think they should get real jobs, and their own fear that they’ll never work again. Every day they have to ignore the possibility that the vision they have dedicated their lives to is a pipe dream.

With every role they stretch themselves emotionally and physically, risking criticism and judgement. With every year many of them watch as the other people their age achieve the predictable milestones of normal life: the car, the family, the house, the nest egg.

Why? Because actors are willing to give their entire lives to a moment - to that line, that laugh, that gesture or that interpretation that will stir the audience’s soul. Actors are beings who have tasted life’s nectar in that crystal moment when they poured out their creative spirit and touched another heart and in that instant they were as close to magic, God and perfection as anyone could ever be. And in their own hearts they know that to dedicate oneself to that moment is worth one thousand lifetimes.”

David Ackert

[Verity W · Rating 3 out of 5]

Again, not an actor but this was still a fun and insightful read.

[Robby]

Such a fun little gem