Gregory john gordon sinclair is a normal, gangly, hormonallychallenged student who, like his pals, has begun to discover the charms of the opposite sex, particularly those of dorothy dee hepburn, the new girl in school and a talented soccer player. He is the author of the novels seventy times seven and blood whispers. His first outing in londons west end won him an olivier award for best actor. Explore books by john gordon sinclair with our selection at. John gordon sinclair was born on february 4, 1962 in glasgow, scotland. John gordon sinclair, the actor and now writer, spends relaxing weekends with his family. John gordon sinclair at the edinburgh international book. Born in glasgow, sinclair joined the scottish youth theatre at the age of 15. John gordon sinclair on fatherhood, crime writing the scotsman. See all books authored by john sinclair, including guitar army.
Tension and black humour are well mixed in this impressive, sometimes pretty brutal, debut thriller from actor turned author john gordon sinclair gregorys girl. I had read his excellent debut seventy times seven which was a fantastic read itself and wondered if his next book would be as good. He lives with his parents and younger sister in a modest house. Aug 22, 2014 john gordon sinclair continues to put distance between himself and gregorys girl, the film that made his name. I want people to get a big old slap in the face when they read my books. He had left school to become an apprentice electrician when he was talentspotted by film writer and director bill forsyth, who offered him a role in the 1979 comedy, that sinking feeling. When dr cameron gets called in to see a patient, he. Gregorys girl by bill forsyth bill forsyth, john gordon. Blood whispers has all the things an experienced crime thriller reader would expect of any novelist which it john gordon sinclair has always been to me an actor of some substance who was in gregorys girl and hot metal in the 80s yes i am old enough to have watched and enjoyed both. In the book, if you look at what sean mcguire did to his family, and. This is the first in a two book deal secured by actor john gordon sinclair and sure to gain his membership of the tartan noir pack. This is the first in a two book deal secured by actor john gordon sinclair and sure to gain him membership of the tartan noir pack. John gordon sinclair books and biography waterstones. Sinclair s autobiography, will the real gordon sinclair please stand up was published in 1966, followed in 1975 by a sequel, will gordon sinclair please sit down.
Sinclairs book is as outspoken and entertaining as the man himself, alive with the people and places. Oct 29, 2019 books worth reading chosen by actor john gordon sinclair and singer kerry ellis. He is the author of the novels seventy times seven, blood whispers and walk in silence. Sinclair, john gordon seventy times seven hardback. Gordon sinclairinstantly identifiable by his trademark bowties and irascabilitywas one of the greatest of all canadian newspapermen. He moved to london in the early eighties and now lives in surrey with his wife. John gordon sinclair was born in glasgow, scotland. John gordon lorimer 18701914, now best known for his monumental gazetteer of the persian gulf, oman, and central arabia 190815, studied at edinburgh and oxford, joining the.
Arts and culture john gordon sinclair on fatherhood, crime writing a starring role in the iconic 1980s movie gregorys girl set john gordon sinclair on course for a successful acting career. Aug 08, 2017 summer reading with john gordon sinclair and horatio clare podcast crack open the sunscreen and one or two book spines. This is the first in a twobook deal secured by actor john gordon sinclair and sure to gain him membership of the tartan noir pack. Sinclairs autobiography, will the real gordon sinclair please stand up was published in 1966, followed in 1975 by a sequel, will gordon sinclair please sit down. As an actor, he has been nominated for a bafta for best newcomer to a leading film role and his first outing in londons west end won him a best actor olivier award. Written by john gordon sinclair, audiobook narrated by mirin barr. Summer reading with john gordon sinclair and horatio clare podcast crack open the sunscreen and one or two book spines. Aug 18, 2012 john gordon sinclair grew up in glasgow and found fame as an actor playing gregory in the 1981 scottish teen drama gregorys girl, directed by bill forsyth.
As the actor john gordon sinclair, his first film won him a bafta nomination for most promising newcomer to a leading film role, and his first outing in londons west end won him an olivier award for best actor. Shop amongst our popular books, including 5, seventy times seven, blood whispers and more from john gordon sinclair. Halfway through actor john gordon sinclairs debut thriller, a character lies about his name and calls himself mr leonard. Discover book depositorys huge selection of gordon sinclair books online. Two years ago he made his novelwriting debut and his second book, blood whispers. John gordon sinclair stars as scotlands most celebrated doctor in six bbc radio fullcast dramatisations. He is an actor, known for gregorys girl 1980, erik the viking 1989 and world war z 20. Gregory gordon john sinclair is an awkward teenager living in scotland. Author j g sinclairs complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers. John gordon sinclair grew up in glasgow and found fame as an actor playing gregory in the 1981 scottish teen drama gregorys girl, directed by bill forsyth.
The former gregorys girl star is now a bestselling author. His birth name was gordon john but there was a gordon sinclair already registered with equity, so he took john gordon sinclair as his professional name. Imprint your logos, design and art on to great products. John gordon sinclair is the author of seventy times seven 3. John gordon sinclairs debut thriller, seventy times seven, is as john mullan said in the independent a fastmoving, wisecracking story about two republican brothers from newry caught up. John gordon sinclair grew up in glasgow and found fame as an actor. He moved to london in the early eighties and now lives in surrey with his wife, shauna, and their two children. John sinclair books list of books by author john sinclair. John gordon sinclair continues to put distance between himself and gregorys girl, the film that made his name. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. The actorproducerdirector talks to john mullin about living down gregorys girl and his first novel a violent ira thriller. John s first film won him a bafta nomination for best newcomer to a leading film role. John gordon sinclair has told how switching from acting to writing has made him a happier soul.
Books worth reading chosen by actor john gordon sinclair and singer kerry ellis. Footloose in india adventures of a news chaser from khybers grim gash of death to the tiger jungles of bengal and the burmese battle ground on the black cobra canadian bestsellers library by sinclair, gordon and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Actor and author john gordon sinclair discusses what hes currently reading, the book whose final line made him weep and the novels which gave him and his friends a shared experience. Bbc robert burns works read by john gordon sinclair. Summer reading with john gordon sinclair and horatio clare. Walk in silence by john gordon sinclair 97805726631. When dr cameron gets called in to see a patient, he doesnt expect it to be his new partner dr finlay. Aug 15, 2017 john gordon sinclair has told how switching from acting to writing has made him a happier soul. After the death of his brother in the troubles danny has become a very good professional hitman.
Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Gregory john gordon sinclair is a normal, gangly, hormonallychallenged student who, like his pals, has begun to discover the charms of the opposite sex, particularly those. John gordon sinclair introduces seventy times seven youtube. Review seventy times seven by john gordon sinclair. Gordon sinclair is the leader in high quality customized promotional items. Oct 10, 2012 john gordon sinclair, the actor and now writer, spends relaxing weekends with his family. John gordon sinclair born 4 februar 1962 is a scots actor maist notable for playin gregory in gregorys girl. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Sep 26, 2012 john gordon sinclair s debut thriller, seventy times seven, is as john mullan said in the independent a fastmoving, wisecracking story about two republican brothers from newry caught up in.
John gordon sinclairs descriptive and enthralling grasp of the english language makes this a fantastic read which was hard to put down. Feb 07, 2016 scots actor john gordon sinclair shot to fame in the 1980s classic, gregorys girl. References eedit eedit soorce mr john gordon sinclair. A list of burnss works read by john gordon sinclair. He likes to play the drums, spend time with his friends and play football otherwise known as soccer in the united states. John gordon sinclair is a scottish actor and novelist, best known for playing gregory in gregorys girl. John gordon sinclair author of seventy times seven goodreads. He is an actor, known for gregorys girl 1980, erik the. John gordon sinclair found bliss with his latest chapter in. His birth name was gordon john but an actor with that name was already registered with equity, so he took john gordon sinclair as his professional name. Scots actor john gordon sinclair shot to fame in the 1980s classic, gregorys girl. Books by john gordon sinclair all formats audiobooks kindle books hardcover paperback sort by. This page is best viewed in an uptodate web browser with style sheets css enabled. John gordon sinclair born 4 february 1962 is a scottish actor and novelist, best known for playing gregory in gregorys girl.
John gordon sinclair s descriptive and enthralling grasp of the english language makes this a fantastic read which was hard to put down. Jul 02, 2017 actor and crime writer john gordon sinclair made his breakthrough in the 1981 bill forsyth romantic comedy gregorys girl he went on to forge a successful stage and screen career with roles in. Johns first film won him a bafta nomination for best newcomer to a leading film role. Seventy times seven john gordon sinclair 9780571290628. Rock and revolution with the mc5 and the white panther party, and its all good. Actor and crime writer john gordon sinclair made his breakthrough in the 1981 bill forsyth romantic comedy gregorys girl he went on to forge a successful stage and screen career with roles in. John gordon sinclair at the edinburgh international book festival. The americans edit on june 5, 1973, following news that the american red cross had run out of money as a result of aid efforts for recent natural disasters, sinclair recorded what. With a title taken from a bible quote in which st peter says there is no limit to the forgiveness you can have for someone and that it could be seventy times seven, sinclair has crafted a fast moving and pageturning thriller highly reminiscent of the brilliant.
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