From his Glaswegian childhood and American adolescence to his starring role in the" Doctor Who" spinoff "Torchwood," this memoir traces the life and career of actor John Barrowman. John made a name for himself with remarkable West End achievements, including an Olivier Award nomination and success in the movies "The Producers "and "De-Lovely. "Television success was also assured when "Torchwood "won a Best Drama BAFTA. John also lays bare his personal life: his emigration as a child, coming out to his family, turning down a job at Disney, and his civil partnership with long-term partner Scott Gill. Revelatory and insightful, told with real heart and characteristic Barrowman charm, this is a wonderful tale of how one boy achieved his dreams.