Awight Now: Setting the Record Straight - Brossura

Barrymore, Michael

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ISBN 10: 1416526862 ISBN 13: 9781416526865

Casa editrice: Simon & Schuster, 2007

Riassunto

Michael Barrymore is one of Britain's favourite entertainers. His appearances on Saturday night TV in the 1980s and 90s were unforgettable and the relationship he built with the audience unique. However, following the tragic death of Stuart Lubbock in Michael's swimming pool in 2001, his career ground to a halt. AWIGHT NOW is Michael's story. He takes us through his rollercoaster life, from his poor London childhood, his work as a Butlin's Redcoat, through to TV and tabloid fame. At the height of his popularity, he suffered increasing alcohol problems and split from his wife of twenty years, Cheryl. In the fall-out, he admitted that he was homosexual and endured horrendous press intrusion into his private life. Then in 2001, came the terrible death of Stuart Lubbock. Michael tells of his despair following the tragedy and how his world fell apart. Despite tabloid rumours, Michael had no involvement with the death and has never been arrested or charged. Since 2001, Michael has endured some dark moments but through determination and the love of his friends, he is now picking up the pieces. His remarkable TV comeback on Celebrity Big Brother has catapulted him back into the spotlight and assured him that the British public want him back.

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'I read Michael Barrymore's book all in one go. He describes his life as if watching himself in a car crash, and it's riveting. As compelling a study as any of showbusiness Babylon. The book is something he can be proud of'
Observer
'A really big rollercoaster ride'
Sharon Osbourne

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'As Barrymore said to George Galloway in the Big Brother house, "I've been called everything. But whatever you say, you can't hurt me any more than I've been hurt." I believe him'
Daily Telegraph
'I read Michael Barrymore's book all in one go. He describes his life as if watching himself in a car crash, and it's riveting. As compelling a study as any of showbusiness Babylon. The book is something he can be proud of'
Observer
Michael Barrymore is one of Britain's favourite entertainers. His regular appearances on Saturday night TV were unforgettable and the rapport he built with audiences remains unique. Much has been written about his rise and fall but now, for the first time, Michael tells his breathtakingly honest story in his own words.
In AWIGHT NOW, Michael takes us from his humble London childhood with an alcoholic father, through his marriage to Cheryl, to the peak of his extraordinary TV fame. He has won thirteen National Television Awards including a Special Recognition Award and a raft of other awards including Most Popular Comedy Performer, Best Entertainment Show and Top ITV Entertainment Presenter for three years running at the British Comedy Awards.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Simon & Schuster
• Data di pubblicazione: 2007
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1416526862
• ISBN 13: 9781416526865
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 320
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: Simone Casetta; 0039 275422215; casetta@mondadori.it; ; Via Mondadori 1,; Segrate Milano; 20090; Italia