Herald Sun Article - 25 July 2006 - Picture Included

Write Role for Actor McInnes
Claire Sutherland

HE has runs on the board in the acting world, now William McInnes is set to continue his winning streak as an author.The Melbourne actor/author's second book, Cricket Kings, is in stores now.

Set during one long summer match, the book follows the Yarraville West fourths and members of their motley team -- from captain Chris Anderson, and his valiant efforts to instil team morale, to wicketkeeper and local butcher Livey, and his impressive flatulence.

McInnes said he wanted to imbue the book with a sense of optimism and pride in Australia.

"I just think Australia's a pretty tolerant place and a pretty compassionate place and too many people want to blame a couple of people in power, whereas that's democracy," he said.

"I wanted to write a story people could read and feel good about Australia. That's it's a place where you're free to fart."

Cricket Kings is McInnes' second book. His first, A Man's Got to Have a Hobby, has sold more than 40,000 copies.

He will talk cricket, writing and acting with the Herald Sun's Bob Hart at an Angus and Robertson/Herald Sun lunch next Tuesday at the Arts Centre. Tickets cost $55. Bookings: 9670 8861 or from Angus and Robertson in the city.

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