If Chins Could Kill
Confessions of a B Movie Actor
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Bruce Campbell
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Bruce Campbell
About this listen
Life is full of choices. Right now, yours is whether or not to buy the autobiography of a mid-grade, kind of hammy actor.
Am I supposed to know this guy? you think to yourself.
No, and that's exactly the point. The truth is that though you might not have a clue who I am, there are countless working stiffs like me out there, grinding away every day at the wheel of fortune.
If Chins Could Kill: Confessions of a B Movie Actor is my first book, and I invite you to ride with me through the choppy waters of blue collar Hollywood.
Okay, so buy the damned book already!
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Audio is a unique medium. It invites listeners to become a part of the process, to interpret what they hear, however they'd like; whereas motion pictures leave no such room for input. With the completion of this book, it dawned on me that, as an actor by trade, I could play the part; and I'm knee-deep in actor pals - why not record the book like a radio play? So that's exactly what happened. I rounded up an excellent troupe of thespians, from both Los Angeles and my home state of Oregon, and we recorded what was to become this epic listen for you to hear!
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- Sarah Read
- 2024-07-16
essential for fans
I love his sense of humor, charisma, and how humble he is too. I enjoyed it a lot!
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- Scott Jimmo
- 2019-11-26
What a Treat
I could listen to this magnificent chin talk about anything under the sun and still want to hear more. Bruce Campbell is a legend!
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- Grimrock
- 2017-12-22
It's Bruce Campbell
if you've looked at this, it's likely because you know who Bruce Campbell is. I've read this several times already, but the treat of having The Chin dictate his life experiences is an utter treat. The behind the scenes commentary on his early projects with the Raimis is every bit as entertaining as him serving up witticisms about his parts in such cinematic classics as Serving Sara.
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- Derrick Castiglione
- 2021-11-19
as a Bruce Campbell Fan this book is Gold!
really enjoyed this loved hearing all the behind-the-scenes tidbits. if you are a Bruce Campbell fan or curious about the evil Dead films this book is a must
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- Alex2king
- 2022-12-10
Groovy!
Bruce Campbell, The star of the Evil Dead films, what else needs to be said?!
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- Indigenous Joe Public Name
- 2018-09-21
A Delight! #Audible1
This book was a delight. As soon as I started listening I couldn't get enough of it. I had listened through it in no time. If you enjoy his movies you'll love this book.
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- jbird
- 2021-08-10
An easy book to finish.
Bruce Campbell sure is a pleasure to listen to. His stories from his career as an actor are entertaining and interesting. I love how he repeatedly gives credit to all the people behind the scenes who make everything possible.
He comes across as a classy individual unwilling to let the spotlight linger on him for too long and I've really enjoyed this opportunity to learn more about him and the film industry.
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- Galen Pendleton
- 2018-01-13
Beautiful yet horrifying look into acting.
Mr. Campbell delivers a honest and sincere performance. A must for any filmmaker ( just starting out, or seasoned veteran) or anyone with even the slightest curiosity of what these poor people go through for our entertainment.
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- James Dean Boutilier
- 2019-07-01
A great story from a legend
This was a great look back at the humble beginnings of Mr. Campbell. The growth and journey of not only Bruce but also his family and friends. Evil Dead, Army of Darkness, Hercules, Xena and much more. Will be listening to this again and again. Great laughs throughout.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2021-08-06
What a book!
This bio was a story ripped straight from slightly above mediocrity. The delivery was on par.
If I had to give this audiobook a rating using a system - let's say the alphabetical one - it'd be a solid B.
All jokes aside I loved the candor of Bruce in discussing his life and being frank about his encounters, modest stardom crossed the with everyman fandom of his own and even his worst moments.
The book often gets slow and tedious like an average person's diary, but that's mostly what he based it on: A real man, trying to do something he was passionate about and still having to jump through hoops like any other person trying to make it.
Fact is, he loves what he does, he understands the hard work he's done and he's not ashamed of having to figure it out.
While this book may not have been a number one on any list, I think anyone wanting a healthy and sincere story surrounding film and tv, this is a great book. And I mean that whether or not you're a Deadite.
Remember: Shop Smart, Shop S-Mart
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