We did OK, kid

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER<BR> <BR> “Inspirational, entertaining, and rigorously honest.” —Robert Downey Jr.<BR> <BR> Academy Award–winning actor Sir Anthony Hopkins delves into his illustrious film and theater career, difficult childhood, and path to sobriety in his “unflinchingly honest” (USA TODAY), moving, and long-awaited memoir.<BR><BR>Born and raised in Port Talbot—a small Welsh steelworks town—amid war and depression, Sir Anthony Hopkins grew up around men who were tough, to say the least, and eschewed all forms of emotional vulnerability in favor of alcoholism and brutality. A struggling student in school, he was deemed by his peers, his parents, and other adults as a failure with no future ahead of him. But, on a fateful Saturday night, the disregarded Welsh boy watched the 1948 adaptation of Hamlet, sparking a passion for acting that would lead him on a path that no one could have predicted.<BR> <BR> With candor and a voice that is both arresting and vulnerable, Sir Anthony recounts his various career milestones and provides a once-in-a-lifetime look into the brilliance behind some of his most iconic roles. His performance as Iago gets him admitted into the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and places him under the wing of acclaimed Shakespearean thespian Laurence Olivier. He meets Richard Burton by chance as a young boy in his art teacher’s apartment, and later, backstage before a performance of Equus as an established actor meeting his hero. His iconic portrayal of Hannibal Lecter in The Silence of the Lambs was informed by the creepy performance of Bela Lugosi in Dracula and the razor-sharp precision of his acting teacher. He pulls raw emotion from the stoicism of his father and grandfather for an unforgettable performance in King Lear.<BR> <BR> Sir Anthony also takes a deeply honest look at the low points in his personal life. His addiction cost him his first marriage, his relationship with his only child, and nearly his life—the latter ultimately propelling him toward sobriety, a commitment he has maintained for nearly half a century. He constantly battles against the desire to move through life alone and avoid connection for fear of getting hurt—much like the men in his family—and as the years go by, he deals with questions of mortality, getting ready to discover what his father called The Big Secret.<BR> <BR> Featuring a special collection of personal photographs throughout, We Did OK, Kid is a “sensational” (The Wall Street Journal), raw, and passionate memoir from a complex, iconic man who has inspired audiences with remarkable performances for over sixty years.

'A thoughtful and unvarnished account of a storied life and career' Guardian, Best Books of the Year<BR>An honest, moving and long-awaited memoir from Academy Award-winning actor Sir Anthony Hopkins. Growing up in the small Welsh town of Port Talbot, Sir Anthony Hopkins struggled in school and was deemed by his peers and parents to be a failure. But on a fateful Saturday night, he came across the 1948 film adaptation of Hamlet - which changed the course of his life forever.<BR> With candour and a voice that is both arresting and vulnerable, Sir Anthony recounts his various career milestones and provides a once-in-a-lifetime look into the brilliance behind some of his most iconic roles, as well as taking a deeply honest look at his personal life and battles with addiction.<BR> We Did OK, Kid is a raw and passionate memoir from a complex, iconic man who has inspired audiences with remarkable performances for over sixty years.<BR> 'Honest, thoughtful and surprisingly tender' Mail on SundaySir Anthony Hopkins, Sunday Times bestseller, November 2025 

'Ich habe mein ganzes Leben darauf gewartet, dieses Buch zu schreiben.'Ob Richard Löwenherz, Henry Wilkox, Richard Nixon, Butler Stevens oder natürlich Dr. Hannibal Lecter - Anthony Hopkins' Rollen sind wie der Schauspieler selbst zu Ikonen geworden. Doch sein Weg war nicht von Beginn an mit Ruhm gepflastert. Er beschreibt sich selbst als Einzelgängerkind, hatte durchweg Probleme in der Schule und bewunderte zwar schon früh die großen Kinoschauspieler seiner Zeit, fiel selbst jedoch wenig durch Talent auf. Sein Schuldirektor fand einst folgende wenig schmeichelhafte Worte für ihn: 'Anthony liegt weit unter dem Bildungsstandard dieser Schule. Er zeigt kein Interesse an Sport, Leichtathletik oder an den Stücken unserer Theatergruppe. Er findet keine Freunde. Anthony scheint sich für nichts um ihn herum zu interessieren.'Besonders das Verhältnis zu seinem Vater litt unter den Enttäuschungen, die der junge Anthony ihm brachte. Doch dieser ließ sich nicht entmutigen - im Gegenteil: Der Ehrgeiz packte ihn, und 70 Jahre später hat Anthony Hopkins der Welt bewiesen, was für ein brillanter Kopf er ist. Spätestens seit Das Schweigen der Lämmer gilt er als einer der bekanntesten Schauspieler der Welt, Oscars, Golden Globes, Emmys und weitere Preise zeugen von seinem Erfolg.In seiner großen Autobiografie lernen wir den Menschen hinter seinen Rollen kennen. Er schreibt offen über die Dämonen, die ihn im Laufe seines Lebens heimsuchten, und über seinen Kampf mit dem Alkoholismus. Er scheut weder die Höhen und Tiefen seiner bewegten Karriere noch die seines Privatlebens und legt seine Gedanken in unnachahmlicher Weise mit einer ganz besonderen Erzählgabe dar.Ausstattung: mit 16 S. farbigem Bildteil

Academy Award-winning actor Sir Anthony Hopkins delves into his illustrious film and theatre career, difficult childhood and path to sobriety in his honest, moving and long-awaited memoir. Born and raised in Port Talbot – a small Welsh steelworks town – amid war and depression, Sir Anthony Hopkins grew up around men who were tough, to say the least, and eschewed all forms of emotional vulnerability in favor of alcoholism and brutality. A struggling student in school, he was deemed by his peers, his parents and other adults as a failure with no future ahead of him. But, on a fateful Saturday night, the disregarded Welsh boy watched the 1948 adaptation of Hamlet, sparking a passion for acting that would lead him on a path that no one could have predicted.<BR><BR> With candour and a voice that is both arresting and vulnerable, Sir Anthony recounts his various career milestones and provides a once-in-a-lifetime look into the brilliance behind some of his most iconic roles. His performance as Iago gets him admitted into the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and places him under the wing of Laurence Olivier. He meets Richard Burton by chance as a young boy in his art teacher’s apartment, and later, backstage before a performance of Equus as an established actor meeting his hero. His iconic portrayal of Hannibal Lecter was informed by the creepy performance of Bela Lugosi in Dracula and the razor-sharp precision of his acting teacher. He pulls raw emotion from the stoicism of his father and grandfather for an unforgettable performance in King Lear.<BR><BR> Sir Anthony also takes a deeply honest look at the low points in his personal life. His addiction cost him his first marriage, his relationship with his only child, and nearly his life – the latter ultimately propelling him toward sobriety, a commitment he has maintained for nearly half a century. He constantly battles against the desire to move through life alone and avoid connection for fear of getting hurt – much like the men in his family – and as the years go by, he deals with questions of mortality, getting ready to discover what his father called The Big Secret.<BR><BR> Featuring a special collection of personal photographs throughout, We Did OK, Kid is a raw and passionate memoir from a complex, iconic man who has inspired audiences with remarkable performances for over sixty years.