BILLY ELLIOT star writes an autobiography

[mikey2573]

BILLY ELLIOT star writes an autobiography#1

Posted: 7/5/13 at 9:34am

Just finished reading this very good book by former BILLY ELLIOT star Alex Ko. Alex is from Iowa and lost his dad to cancer when he was only 11 years old. Two years later he was performing the title role in BILLY ELLIOT on Broadway. This book chronicles his early years, his competitive driven gymnastics coach who almost destroyed his chances of becoming a dancer, his father's illness and eventual death, his long audition process for Billy (and some misunderstandings along the way), his eventual Broadway debut, only to suffer a devastating injury early in the run that nearly ended his dancing career.
The book was very well written and very interesting. Anyone else read this?


Alex Ko: From Iowa to Broadway Updated On: 7/5/13 at 09:34 AM

[dramamama611]

BILLY ELLIOT star writes a biography#2

Posted: 7/5/13 at 9:39am

Well, thanks to your synopsis, I don't need to!

If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it? These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.

[Jungle Red]

BILLY ELLIOT star writes a biography#2

Posted: 7/5/13 at 11:10am

Sounds depressing. No thanks.

[tazber]

BILLY ELLIOT star writes a biography#3

Posted: 7/5/13 at 11:20am

I just feel a person needs to wait until they are at least 20 before writing an autobiography.

....but the world goes 'round

[Matt1]

BILLY ELLIOT star writes a biography#4

Posted: 7/5/13 at 5:35pm

I read it and it was outstanding! Very well written for someone his age!

[mikey2573]

BILLY ELLIOT star writes a biography#5

Posted: 7/5/13 at 8:24pm

Not a depressing book at all. Very uplifting as Alex continues to persevere and keep a positive attitude despite the obstacles.

[dramamama611]

BILLY ELLIOT star writes a biography#6

Posted: 7/5/13 at 9:12pm

Well written for someone his age is hardly a ringing endorsement. However, I'm sure he didn't write it himself. "Stars" seldom do.

(Which doesn't mean it isn't an interesting story.)

If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it? These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.

[moncruzz]

BILLY ELLIOT star writes a biography#7

Posted: 7/8/13 at 1:45pm

read it loved it. kudos to alex for being such a young "author". whether or not he wrote everything .