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*THE SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER*

A memoir of the beloved late actor Tim Curry’s life and work – including his iconic turn as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show – and a testament to his profound impact on the entertainment industry and the generations of fans who loved him.

'Riotous fun' Telegraph

'Searingly intimate... highly entertaining' New York Times

'A witty page-turner, full of life. Come for the career, stay for the celebrity encounters: impromptu dinners with David Bowie after stage performances of The Rocky Horror Show; working through bowls of cocaine at Studio 54 with Truman Capote and Andy Warhol, and a hilariously catty encounter with Donald Trump on the set of Home Alone 2' Guardian

Few stars could boast the extraordinary range and enduring impact of Emmy Award-winning actor Tim Curry. From his breakout role as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, to his iconic portrayal of the terrifying clown Pennywise in It, to his critically acclaimed performance as the original King Arthur in both the Broadway and West End productions of Spamalot, Curry redefined what it meant to be a character actor, portraying heroes and villains alike with complexity, nuance and a genuine understanding of human darkness. Over a remarkable career spanning more than five decades, he appeared in dozens of films, TV shows and musicals; lent his instantly recognisable voice to countless animated roles, audiobooks and video games; and changed the lives of generations of fans in the process.

In his memoir, Curry takes readers behind the scenes of his remarkable rise to fame, from his early beginnings as a military BRAT navigating difficult family dynamics, to his formative years at boarding school and university, and the moment he first stepped onto the stage. He goes in depth about what it was like to work on some of the most emblematic productions of the 20th century, moving effortlessly between the camera and a live audience. He also explores the voice work that defined his later career and gave him the opportunity to pivot after surviving a catastrophic stroke in 2012 that nearly took his life.

Published in the year of the 50th anniversary of The Rocky Horror Picture Show and the 40th anniversary of Clue, Curry’s memoir is a joyful, candid and unforgettable account of an extraordinary life and career – and a fitting celebration of the singular talent and legacy of one of entertainment’s most beloved performers.

*A Sunday Times bestseller, October 2025