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| 1 | As of May [2016] rendered himself homeless in order to experience homeless life on the streets of Hollywood for his upcoming novel/screenplay. |
| 2 | Very first visit to the cinema was the London premiere for the James Bond movie 'Diamonds Are Forever' [1971]. |
| 3 | Decided to focus more on writing after a conversation with his biological Father on the set of The Hunt for Red October [1990]. |
| 4 | Is a Method Actor who uses the same approach to his writing. |
| 5 | Despite his fascination with sharks had a too close for comfort encounter with a Tiger Shark whilst in the Bahamas. |
| 6 | Got the nickname 'The Duke of E' from his days as a club and radio DJ. |
| 7 | As a very small child enjoyed making a nuisance of himself at Pinewood Studios. |
| 8 | In 1989 was invited to Buckingham Palace. |
| 9 | Unsure of his actual date of birth as was born at home around midnight. |
| 10 | As a DJ in the '80s and early '90s met many British bands who asked him to direct their music videos. |
| 11 | Owns Bullshark Productions production company. |
| 12 | Has a slight limp due to a bullet wound in his leg whilst serving in 23 SAS. |
| 13 | Has a net worth of $15 million as of 2012. |
| 14 | As an actor in film and television has the unique ability to change his appearance and voice. |
| 15 | Owns ChelseaSW6 Management company. |
| 16 | During the '90s was a Print Model for Alfred Dunhill; suits, blazers, aftershave, cologne, cigarettes, cigars, leather goods, watches, luggage, accessories, lighters. |
| 17 | His base salary for the movie Japan [2008] was $425,000. |
| 18 | Has used a different speaking voice in practically every movie and television show he's ever been in. |
| 19 | Previously engaged to Claire Olivia Newman. |
| 20 | Favorite movie is Jaws and as a child while on vacation in Martha's Vineyard was offered a very small part in the film. |
| 21 | Visiting Morocco in 1974 wound up on the set of The Man Who Would Be King, and also wound up being in the film as a featured extra. |
| 22 | Took the name Ettington, as the Shirley home in Stratford-upon-Avon is a Gothic country house turned hotel known as Ettington Park. |
| 23 | Found working with Peter Fonda in the movie Japan [2008] a very informative and enjoyable experience. |
| 24 | Lives in Hollywood Hills with his girlfriend Stacey McQueen [January 2016]. |
| 25 | First time he met Muhammad Ali told Ali he was almost as pretty as himself, Ali responded "you ain't pretty". |
| 26 | Shortlisted twice for the Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize. |
| 27 | From the late '70s until the early '90s was Assistant Producer to Lloyd Shirley. |
| 28 | Studied Creative Writing at Stratford-upon-Avon College. |
| 29 | Is a boxing historian and wrote for The Ring magazine (USA). |
| 30 | Became friends with David Bowie after conducting an interview with him on KROQ radio station Los Angeles during the '90s. |
| 31 | His Biological Father joined the Merchant Navy as a teenager, but stomach ulcers forced him to leave. |
| 32 | Good friends with Sir Michael Caine. |
| 33 | Is of English and Scottish descent. |
| 34 | Studied at the Royal Academy Of Dramatic Art. |
| 35 | Considers nepotism a double edged sword. |
| 36 | Former member of 23 SAS, one of the SAS' two Territorial Army Regiments. |
| 37 | Supports Chelsea Football Club. |
| 38 | His Adoptive Father insured movies at Pinewood Studios. |
| 39 | Related to Producer Lloyd Shirley. |
| 40 | Lives in Hollywood Hills, California. [July 2006] |