In the book, if you look at what sean mcguire did to his family, and. Aug 15, 2017 john gordon sinclair has told how switching from acting to writing has made him a happier soul. I want people to get a big old slap in the face when they read my books. He is the author of the novels seventy times seven, blood whispers and walk in silence. John gordon sinclair stars as scotlands most celebrated doctor in six bbc radio fullcast dramatisations. 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. The former gregorys girl star is now a bestselling author. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Seventy times seven john gordon sinclair 9780571290628. Gregorys girl by bill forsyth bill forsyth, john gordon. John gordon sinclairs descriptive and enthralling grasp of the english language makes this a fantastic read which was hard to put down. John gordon sinclair grew up in glasgow and found fame as an actor. Johns first film won him a bafta nomination for best newcomer to a leading film role. Aug 22, 2014 john gordon sinclair continues to put distance between himself and gregorys girl, the film that made his name.
Born in glasgow, sinclair joined the scottish youth theatre at the age of 15. John gordon sinclair at the edinburgh international book festival. 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. Bbc robert burns works read by john gordon sinclair. Sinclair, john gordon seventy times seven hardback. Oct 10, 2012 john gordon sinclair, the actor and now writer, spends relaxing weekends with his family. Sinclairs book is as outspoken and entertaining as the man himself, alive with the people and places. John sinclair books list of books by author john sinclair.
See all books authored by john sinclair, including guitar army. 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 sinclair introduces seventy times seven youtube. He lives with his parents and younger sister in a modest house. 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. 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. Tension and black humour are well mixed in this impressive, sometimes pretty brutal, debut thriller from actor turned author john gordon sinclair gregorys girl. He likes to play the drums, spend time with his friends and play football otherwise known as soccer in the united states.
Summer reading with john gordon sinclair and horatio clare. John gordon sinclair has told how switching from acting to writing has made him a happier soul. 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. John gordon sinclair born 4 februar 1962 is a scots actor maist notable for playin gregory in gregorys girl. He is an actor, known for gregorys girl 1980, erik the viking 1989 and world war z 20. Review seventy times seven by john gordon sinclair. 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. 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. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Halfway through actor john gordon sinclairs debut thriller, a character lies about his name and calls himself mr leonard. Aug 08, 2017 summer reading with john gordon sinclair and horatio clare podcast crack open the sunscreen and one or two book spines. Gordon sinclair is the leader in high quality customized promotional items.
After the death of his brother in the troubles danny has become a very good professional hitman. 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. John gordon sinclair was born on february 4, 1962 in glasgow, scotland. His first outing in londons west end won him an olivier award for best actor. Written by john gordon sinclair, audiobook narrated by mirin barr. 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.
The actorproducerdirector talks to john mullin about living down gregorys girl and his first novel a violent ira thriller. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. A list of burnss works read by john gordon sinclair. Walk in silence by john gordon sinclair 97805726631.
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. 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. Feb 07, 2016 scots actor john gordon sinclair shot to fame in the 1980s classic, gregorys girl. Shop amongst our popular books, including 5, seventy times seven, blood whispers and more from john gordon sinclair. Books worth reading chosen by actor john gordon sinclair and singer kerry ellis. 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. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. 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. References eedit eedit soorce mr john gordon sinclair. 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. 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. He is the author of the novels seventy times seven and blood whispers.
Books by john gordon sinclair all formats audiobooks kindle books hardcover paperback sort by. He is an actor, known for gregorys girl 1980, erik the. John gordon sinclair on fatherhood, crime writing the scotsman. When dr cameron gets called in to see a patient, he doesnt expect it to be his new partner dr finlay. Summer reading with john gordon sinclair and horatio clare podcast crack open the sunscreen and one or two book spines. John gordon sinclair is the author of seventy times seven 3. 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.
John gordon sinclair born 4 february 1962 is a scottish actor and novelist, best known for playing gregory in gregorys girl. Rock and revolution with the mc5 and the white panther party, and its all good. 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 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.
John gordon sinclair continues to put distance between himself and gregorys girl, the film that made his name. Scots actor john gordon sinclair shot to fame in the 1980s classic, gregorys girl. John s first film won him a bafta nomination for best newcomer to a leading film role. He moved to london in the early eighties and now lives in surrey with his wife, shauna, and their two children. 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. John gordon sinclair 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. 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. 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. Two years ago he made his novelwriting debut and his second book, blood whispers. Discover book depositorys huge selection of gordon sinclair books online.
John gordon sinclair books and biography waterstones. Jons books inspiring people and organizations to work with more vision, passion, positivity, and purpose. John gordon sinclair author of seventy times seven goodreads. Explore books by john gordon sinclair with our selection at. John gordon sinclair, the actor and now writer, spends relaxing weekends with his family. Oct 29, 2019 books worth reading chosen by actor john gordon sinclair and singer kerry ellis. 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. This page is best viewed in an uptodate web browser with style sheets css enabled. Gordon sinclairinstantly identifiable by his trademark bowties and irascabilitywas one of the greatest of all canadian newspapermen. 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. 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 sinclair found bliss with his latest chapter in.