Roger Moore has revealed that he is writing an autobiography. (File Photo)

Roger Moore has revealed that he is writing an autobiography.

The 80-year-old had previously been reluctant to begin his life story out of concern for the feelings of people who would be included in it.

However, he said he had decided to put pen to paper after realizing that many of his friends and acquaintances had died.

He told Dutch show RTL Boulevard: "My wife has persuaded me that I should write my book. Before I forget everything. And which is happening rapidly.

"I never really wanted to write my book about my life, cause I was thinking there were too many people alive, but now a few are disappearing, so I can write about it."

Moore is best known for playing superspy James Bond in seven films in the franchise, as well as Simon Templar in TV series The Saint.

(China Daily/Agencies March 14, 2008)