Roger Moore receives star on Hollywod Walk of Fame in Los Angeles

British actor Sir Roger Moore (L) grimaces as his wife, actress Christina Tholstrup (R) looks on during an unveiling ceremony honoring him with the 2,350th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles on October 11, 2007. Moore appeared in 1973 in his first James Bond film "Live and Let Die." He also starred as Simon Templar in the TV series "The Saint." (UPI Photo/Jim Ruymen)

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Book signed for 'real' 007 up for sale

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