From the saint to maverick to james bond, roger moores story is one of the last of the classic hollywood lives as yet untold. Dont get me wrong i am not talking about perfection, i am speaking about the simplest concept. Cody harriss book, my word is my bond, is a great way of saying, anybody can be a cowboy as long as you have the heart of the one. Examples of my word is my bond in english spanishdict. He owned a construction company and serves as an arbitrator for the american arbitration association and finra. If someones word is their bond, they always keep a promise. Home about take action programs gallery community partners news donate. My word is my bond by roger moore overdrive rakuten.
Your word is your bond definition in the cambridge. To ask other readers questions about the word exchange, please sign up. From a young age, my parents impressed on me the values that you work hard for what you want in life. My word is my bond the autobiography by roger moore.
Its humorous with a wonderful message from glass belly buttons to holding your word. Since 1801 the motto of the london stock exchange in latin dictum meum pactum where bargains are made with no exchange of documents and no written pledges being given. The american rapper icet released my word is bond is 1988, and the saying became popular with other hip hop artists. My word is bond and bond is life, and i will give my life before my word shall fail. My word is my bond is written in an honest voice, and you really get the feeling that sir roger moore is speaking directly to you. Hi friends it is great to reach you all with an other part of my story hope you like it please keep commenting any concerns please let me know before starting with the story, i would like to say something the pair, krishna and anjali are still imaginary, so thought of giving them a face. Word is bond is the 4th track off still brazy, ygs second album. An apt title given the most common hiphop phrase of the 90s my word is my bond has a biblical origin. Cody harris cody harris muses about his life through the lens of cowboy philosophy. Cody has a brilliant way of keeping any reader laughing and learning about the way a true cowboy lives. Were introduced to rian, gaels younger brother who is a whistleblower on a major pharmaceutical company and well, he needs protection from the goons who will stop nothing to silence him. Word is bond examines the transformative power of lyrics in the world of hiphop music, exploring the many dimensions that hiphop poetics from nas to rapsody to tech9 occupy. My word is my bond by sir roger moore overdrive rakuten. Still, james bond was only one in a lifetime of roles stretching back to hollywoods studio era, and encompassing stardom in theater and television on both sides of the atlantic.
Columbas, london where he was ordained by the presbytery of england. Roger moores, my word is my bond fri jul 15, 2011 11. With myriad stories from his personal lifefrom his childhood in london and experiences during the second world war, to the happy and turbulent times in his later life. Late 80s early 90s the bible it is said not to swear, let your word be your bond hence word is bond. The book of matthew speaks of the importance of the word and how it relates to a persons soul. She is a young woman who lives in ny city in the near future and works for her. My word is my bond sees sir roger sharing his recollections of playing some of the worlds most famous roles alongside a host of legendary stars. Sir roger moores my word is my bond audiobook released the audiobook edition sir roger moores autobiography, my word is my bond, was released today in the uk.
The subscript to the first chapter tells a lot about how the book is written in a both funny and partly serious way. With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for ataglance information about availability. About the author paul weinberg graduated from city college of new york and naval officer school. My word is my bond is an old saying that has been cited in print since at least 1748. Being read to is an enormous comfort and part of your bond, and you dont want to convey to. My word is my bond and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Clear explanations of natural written and spoken english. From the saint to maverick, warner brothers to mgm, hollywood to london to extreme locations the world over, roger moores story is one of the last of the classic hollywood lives as yet untold. How to raise a reader books guides the new york times. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. If children dont seem engaged by the words, ask what they see in the pictures. Bible sermons online, audio sermon preached by 1 john keddie, bracadale.
Appropriately enough, i began my audiobook journey at the library downloading. A memoir by sir roger moore one of the most recognizable bigscreen stars of the past halfcentury, sir roger moore played the role of james bond longer than any other actor. Its well worth the read especially when rog gets to his bond years. Win sir roger moores my word is my bond audiobooks. Turning on a television, or even an audiobook, doesnt count. Win sir roger moores my word is my bond audiobooks has teamed up with bbc audio to give away audiobook copies of sir roger moores brand new autobiography, my word is my bond read by sir roger himself. Sir roger moores my word is my bond audiobook released.
Ruskin bonds first novel, the room on the roof, written when he was seventeen, received the john llewellyn. On long road trips, steer clear of droning narrators or. Oliver is the third book of the guarding my heart series. Along with anecdotes about his encounters with the stars and his wonderful memories from the heyday of hollywood, my word is my bond is as frank, funny and disarmingly charming as the legend himself.
Youre saying that what youre saying is true and without reproach. My word is my bond 2008 is a very enjoyable trawl through roger moores life and times. Gareth owen sir roger moore kbe has had an extraordinary career that has spanned seven decades, from early television to the golden age of hollywood and on to international superstardom. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Our bookstore partners come in all shapes and sizes but do have one thing. Hi this is anci with the next part of my story and thank you all for your valuable comments good or bad, please do comment. The phrase became so prevalent within rap music we named this website after it word is bond. He is known for the roles of bond villain gustav graves in the 2002 james. After being licensed by the presbytery of edinburgh, church of scotland, he was appointed assistant minister at st. Stephens narrated another audiobook, paul temple and the geneva mystery, released in. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app.
My word is my bond is a chronological checklist of moores life, though mostly his films, devoid of pathos, full of humor, in praise of many and offensive to few. My word is my bond definition of my word is my bond by. Real sentences showing how to use my word is my bond correctly. These chapters are chalk full of new anecodotes about the filming that dont appear in any commentaries or film features and all delivered with the rogs.
My word is my bond dictum meum pactum in latin became the motto of the london stock exchange in 1923 and the security traders association in 1934. Toby stephens born 21 april 1969 is an english stage, television, radio and film actor who has appeared in films in both the uk and us as well as in india. Listening to audiobooks while you do something else is the. I am always amazed especially when i encounter christians who make a vow, a promise, and they fail to come through. Kindle ebooks can be read on any device with the free kindle app. The origins of the phrase word is bond word is bond. Roger moore, best known for his role as james bond, reveals himself to be a witty, modest and captivating speaker. My word is my bond is a chronological checklist of moores life, mostly through his films, devoid of pathos, full of humor, in praise of many and offensive to few. See 3 authoritative translations of my word is my bond in spanish with example sentences and audio pronunciations. My word is my bond sees sir roger sharing his recollections of playing some of the worlds most famous roles alongside a host of legendary. As much as it is moores own exceptional story, my word is my bond is a treasure trove of hollywood history. In his book entitled, the four agreements, don miguel ruiz, declares the number one agreement you should make with yourself is, be impeccable with your word. Business an agreement in which one guarantees to pay a sum of money on or before a specified day. Free pdf cody harris my word is my bond cool cowboy sayings from the.
My word is my bond as brokers say or my word, my bond. My word is my bond has this far taken me from the early years of roger moores life to the persuader days. The first ever autobiography of this truly international legend, written with all the trademark style, candour, charm, and wit he has brought to stage and screen over his long and illustrious career. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. I grew up with the saint, the persuaders and, of course, his tenure as james bond. In his music video, the lyrics appear in japanese, and each lyric is. Iain wright was born and educated in edinburgh, scotland. Best sellers rank, 43,778 in audible audiobooks see top 100 in. In my last two blogs i have discussed the importance of having integrity and honor with all the agreements, promises, vows, and contracts we commit to. My word is my bond definition is used to indicate that one will always do what one has promised to do. Bonds classic, a bear called paddington, narrated by stephen fry.