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A book as big as the man himself!
Richard Kiel is one of my favorite actors from both Bond and beyond and this book surely doesn't disappoint! It has lots of backscoop of the movie industry, tip on how to break into the industry, lots of photos and dry humor to boot. My only complaint is that he becomes preachy and Billy Graham-ish in the final chapter, but that didn't sour the book one bit. A must for any 007 fan!!!!!!

INFORMATIVE HEART WARMING INSPIRATION!
Richard Kiel has a warm interesting way of sharing his reality of how persistence pays off. This book gives workable insights that will help anyone wanting to improve their lot in life! Richard's giant-size heartfelt sincerity shines through the dozens of stories about how he climbed each rung of the ladder that led him to more and more success - with dry wit and the type of charm that only truth brings. The "insider" knowledge he brings to life will serve to renew any reader's determination to reach his or her own goals. Definitely up there with books by Art Linkletter, Napoleon Hill and others. Don't pass it up!

Not about Bond, and not all that big.
This is a poorly written book. Kiel's writing style is very flat, and sounds for all the world like a 9th grader's "What I Did on My Summer Vacation" essay. At first, this simplicity is charming, but eventually it runs dry. It is short on feeling and long on flatly presented facts.

Every job he's ever had is detailed. Kiel is long on money, negotiations, and the one that got away. He's short on real behind the scenes stuff, on personalities, and on pulling out the most interesting details. His lengthiest description in the section on The Spy Who Loved Me was of a restaurant he ate at, it read something like a list of food items, followed by "Yum." I kid you not.

Kiel is selling this book based on his Bond experience, which is emphasized in the title (the full title on the cover is: Making It BIG in the Movies: The Autobiography of Richard "Jaws" Kiel, James Bond's Biggest Enemy, the Man with the Steel Teeth"). However, the Bond movies are given no more attention than any of his other film experience, and in fact, are given less wordage than his failed attempt to get a kid's TV series off the ground. This strikes me as misleading almost to the point of dishonesty.

The book has some small interest, especially if you're interested in the details of negotiating with filmmakers and agents.

Ultimately, it is about Kiel's Christianity, and ends with a chapter apparently intended as missionary work. I don't have an objection to the man being religious, but again, it's not what I plunked my money down for.

Not recommended.

Motivator
This book is a motivator. Richard talks from experience on how to sale yourself and make it big. Truly inspiring for anyone trying to make into Sales or Hollywood. Richard shows the pitfalls and achievements he has made. I highly recommend this book!

MAKING IT BIG is a Big Read
This is not only a vastly entertaining book, but informative, too.Richard gives advice and details on making your own films, from financing, casting, etc.He doesn't fail to mention some of the pitfalls to watch out for, also.

A very good read if you're interested in television, film, movies(in front of or behind the camera)!

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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: André the Giant, Kevyn Aucoin, Paul Wight, Richard Kiel, Rondo Hatton, Sun Mingming, Paul Benedict, Carel Struycken, Jack Earle, Maurice Tillet, Mary Ann Bevan, Harry Wilson, Mu Tiezhu, Eddie Carmel, Väinö Myllyrinne, George Bell. Excerpt:André the Giant André René Roussimoff (19 May 1946 27 January 1993), best known as André the Giant , was a French professional wrestler and actor . His great size was a result of acromegaly , and led to him being dubbed "The Eighth Wonder of the World ". In the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), Roussimoff briefly held the WWF Championship . In 1993, he was the first inductee into the WWF Hall of Fame . Early life André René Roussimoff was born in Grenoble , France , of Bulgarian and Polish descent. He was the third of five children. As a child, he was referred to by his parents as Dédé and showed no signs of the size that he would reach. Roussimoff was a good student but left school after 8th grade because he did not feel that it was important enough to have a high school education to live and work on a farm that was not his own. As an adolescent, he worked on the farm, completed an apprenticeship in woodworking , then worked in a factory that manufactured engines for hay balers , but none of these jobs brought him any satisfaction. Professional wrestling career Training André was discovered by Lord Alfred Hayes , a wrestling promoter, and left home as a teenager to become a wrestler in Paris . He worked as a mover by day and trained in the ring at night though few wrestlers were willing to train with anyone so large and strong. In 1964, Édouard Carpentier , a well-known French wrestler, agreed to train with him. Roussimoff was billed as "Géant Ferré ", the name of a legendary French lumberjack , and quickly made a name for himself. For the n... ... Read more

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Les achats comprennent une adhésion à l'essai gratuite au club de livres de l'éditeur, dans lequel vous pouvez choisir parmi plus d'un million d'ouvrages, sans frais. Le livre consiste d'articles Wikipedia sur : Pier Gerlofs Donia, André the Giant, Richard Kiel, Liste Des Hommes Les Plus Grands Du Monde, Routh Goshen, Jorge González, Arthur Caley, Bao Xishun, Carel Struycken, Édouard Beaupré, Robert Wadlow, Paulo Cesar Silva, Migel Joakin Eleizegi, Léonid Stadnik, Goliath, Willie le Géant, Sultan Kosen, Radhouane Charbib, Peter Mayhew, Bernard Coyne, Svetlana Pankratova, Adam Rainer, John Rogan. Non illustré. Mises à jour gratuites en ligne. Extrait : Pier Gerlofs Donia de Kimswerd (1480? - 28 octobre 1520) était un guerrier frison, un pirate, un rebelle et un héros populaire. Il est plus connu sous les noms frison Grutte Pier, néerlandais Grote Pier ou Lange Pier ou encore latin Pierius Magnus. Ces surnoms font référence à sa grande taille et sa force physique exceptionnelles. Si sa vie nous est aujourd'hui connue principalement grâce à des récits légendaires, il n'y a cependant pas de doute quant à la réalité de son existence. En se basant sur une description d'un contemporain de Pier, Petrus Thaborita, l'historien du siècle Conrad Busken Huet écrivit que, selon les annales, « solide comme une tour, fort comme un bœuf, de teint sombre, large d'épaules et portait une longue barbe noire. Un humoriste franc de nature, qui par des circonstances infortunées fut transformé en brute affreuse. Sur le chemin de la vengeance personnelle pour la sanglante injustice qui le frappa (en 1515) avec le meurtre des siens et la destruction de sa propriété, il devint un combattant de la liberté de stature légendaire. » Grutte Pier nait comme Pier Gerlofs Donia (ou plus simplement Pier Gerlofs), approximativement en 1480 à Kimswerd (aujourd'hui, commune de Wûnseradiel), en Frise. Il fait partie d'une fratrie d'au moins quatre enfants nés de l'u...http://booksllc.net/?l=fr ... Read more

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Studio still photo from the James Bond film Moonraker with actor Richard Kiel.Richard Dawson Kiel (born September 13, 1939, in Detroit, Michigan) is an American actor best known for his role as the steel-toothed Jaws in the James Bond movies The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) and Moonraker and Everything or Nothing, and Mr. Larson in Happy Gilmore. He stands at a towering height of 7 feet 1.5 inches. ... Read more

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Must reading!!!
I loved this book!!!My son loved this book!!!This should be in every school library in the country.I pray that Muhammad Ali reads this book.I'd love for him to know the true origins of his name.

A Great Story from a Great Man
Maybe only a great character actor could write about a great American character with such warmth and passion. Maybe it's because Richard Kiel spent over a quarter of a century in putting this story together. No matter the reason, KENTUCKY LION is truly a grand story. The characters come alive in this womderful piece of story-telling; even if it wasn't 95% true, I feel like I got to know Cash. I can't wait to see the movie!

Amazing Story And Masterful Writing
I just got a copy of this book and upon opening it I could not put it down. Richard Kiel has done an astounding job of recreating in colorful details the life and adventures of this true gentleman. It is a page turner indeed! Once you start it you will see just how wonderful it is and just how hard it is to put down. I highly reccomend this book to anyone and I truly believe it should be included in a list of mandatory reads. There is much to be learned from this book. The authors have done an astounding amount of research into the life of this greatly overlooked individual. Richard and Pamela have created a true gem with this book. A masterpiece telling of the true life of Cassius Clay. A++

thought provoking...

What an incredible account that until now has gone uncovered!The astonishing true story behind the Cassius Clay story.Captivating and enlightening read.

An Amazing Book!
Kentucky Lion: The True Story of Cassius Clay
This is an amazing book about one man who would not give up his fight for something that he believed in, despite many things being thrown in his path.Once you start reading it, you will not be able to put it down. I had never heard the name 'Cassius Clay' before reading this book, and now I will never forget him or the story of his life.It's definitely a book that everyone will find interesting given the many aspects of his life that are brought to life throughout the pages of the book.

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Actor Richard Kiel Reveals How to Sell Your Home 10 Times Faster and Save BIG Money!

In his book he shows you how to save tens of thousands of dollars and sell your property in record time. How to drastically reduce real estate commissions by 60% to 90% so you the homeowner can keep the money to spend on new furniture, a cruise or a new car.

In his book Richard wil show you how you can get your house listed on the multiple with a method that saves you over $7,000 on a $250,000 house.

How a web site with lots of pictures of your house, schools, churches, shopping and recreation in a tiny ad is key to geting your house sold. It provides buyers with everything they need to know about your house.

Using the same tiny ad in major metropolitan newspapers, to create more bonafide buyers.

How this method avoids you having to deal with Looky Lou's and annoying house tours. With his method you sell it fast.

Success stories include how Kiel sold his own house this way. How his daughter Jennifer used Dad's plan to sell her house through a broker in ONE DAY yet saved almost $20,000 in broker's fees. This is the real estate blueprint for the future. ... Read more

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Enchanting book covers Kiel Fiord and Canal, all Danish waters, islands, and ports, Southern Sweden, the Kattegat and the North Sea. It is the story of an actual small boat cruise. Book includes photographs, charts and drawings by the author. General reader will find a story, told with sympathy and understanding for the people, their history, customs, art and legends. Author shows his knowledge of Viking history and his Irish heritage. ... Read more