Ernie Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Is That It? by Bob Geldof was interesting, surprising, and sentimental, he was besotted by Paula Yates when he wrote it (pre Michael Hutchence). Any follow up should be interesting giving it's 20+ years since Live Aid. The Ragman's Son by Kirk Douglas, I loved this book, it is full of things I didn't know about him. I love the part about how his father stopped smoking. He has a lovely writing style and I would like to read some of his fiction too. Don't Laugh At Me by Norman Wisdom is worth reading. his childhood is pretty dismal but despite that he became a big star. Also read I Am Jackie Chan , I am a fan and wan't dissapointed. If you're not a martial arts fan but have an interest in Chinese culture or an interest in movie making you should still find it interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne123 Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 you'll love it! I got it Currently Reading! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rach.at.the.disco Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 I read Geri Halliwell's years ago but that was it until this year when I read; Duane "Dog" Chapman - You Can Run But You Can't Hide Peter Kay - The Sound of Laughter Alan Carr - Look Who It Is Peter Kay and Alan Carr's had me in stitches . I would like to read Julie Walters next - she's fab so I might get it soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charm Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 I'm reading 'My Booky Wook' by Russell Brand and I'm really struggling to stay interested in it. I'm about half way through it now and to be honest its starting to bore me . Its a shame really cause I really like Russell, I like his standup and love his Ponderland shows too . My stubborness has so far stopped me giving up on this book but my resolve is wavering! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne123 Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 I'm reading 'My Booky Wook' by Russell Brand and I'm really struggling to stay interested in it. I'm about half way through it now and to be honest its starting to bore me . Its a shame really cause I really like Russell, I like his standup and love his Ponderland shows too . My stubborness has so far stopped me giving up on this book but my resolve is wavering! Try and continue! I thought it was brilliant and I read it in about 3 days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charm Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 Try and continue! I thought it was brilliant and I read it in about 3 days! Oh I will try .. I hate giving up on a book especially as I've come this far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipread Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 .........I would like to read Julie Walters next - she's fab so I might get it soon. A friend got this for Christmas, I`m looking forward to borrowing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne123 Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Oh I will try .. I hate giving up on a book especially as I've come this far! Same! Even if im finding I really hate the book, im like I must continue to the end! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephanie2008 Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 A friend got this for Christmas, I`m looking forward to borrowing it. I got it for Christmas too. I'm a big fan of hers and looking forward to reading it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Dawkins Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Touching from a Distance by Deborah Curtis,about her life with Joy Divisions late lead singer Ian.Excellent read The Moons a Balloon by David Niven brilliant insight into the golden years of hollywood Blessed by George Best. Quite sad really,I read it the week he died made the book quite poingant.Not just for Manu fans either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookBee8 Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 I've read: Sharon Osbourne (Both Extreme and Survivor) Jack Osbourne That Pete guy from Big Brother Jordan (Never again!!) I think I've read others but I can't think of which ones. I would like to read one about an inspirational person. I'm fond of Michael J. Fox and would love to read his, would anyone recommend that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 I don't know if Marylin Manson has one, but if he has, I'd love to read it. Hes one of those wonderfully understated minds out there, because of how the public percieves his stage persona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookBee8 Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 I don't know if Marylin Manson has one, but if he has, I'd love to read it. Hes one of those wonderfully understated minds out there, because of how the public percieves his stage persona I did hear he was a very intelligent, thoughtful man. I can understand why that would be hard to believe if you based your opinions on his image. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 (edited) Hes awesome. I love the guy. Hate his music, but I love him. (Although he does great cover versions.) But I've always had a soft spot for him - to me he embodies every falsely accused personality. The best bit is he just doesn't care that people don't know, and rightfully so. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Long_Hard_Road_Out_of_Hell Edited January 10, 2009 by Nollaig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crotalus_p Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 I don't know if Marylin Manson has one, but if he has, I'd love to read it. Hes one of those wonderfully understated minds out there, because of how the public percieves his stage persona It Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 I'm gonna hunt it down and read it I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crotalus_p Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 I'm gonna hunt it down and read it I think. It Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Send us your copy there like a good lad and save me a couple bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crotalus_p Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Send us your copy there like a good lad and save me a couple bob Sorry Roxi but that's one book i shall not be parted from It Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 I was kidding, obviously And I'm not worried about how to get a copy, I know where I can get one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexiepiper Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 It sounds interesting, if I can get hold of a cheap copy I'll give it a read Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrainFreeze Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 (edited) Two of my all time favourite autobiographies are The Damage Done by Warren Fellows and For The Sins Of My Father by Albert DeMeo. Both were un-put-downable but in totally different ways. Edited January 11, 2009 by BrainFreeze Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne123 Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Im reading Graham Norton-So Me at the moment which im really enjoying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruth Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Two of my all time favourite autobiographies are The Damage Done by Warren Fellows and For The Sins Of My Father by Albert DeMeo. Both were un-put-downable but in totally different ways. Oh, The Damage Done was a fantastic read. I agree - it was unputdownable! I'm not generally a fan of (auto)biographies, but my dad bought me a biography of Bob Dylan, which I read last month. It was absolutely fascinating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppy Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 I'm wanting to get hold of a copy of The Bolter by Frances Osborne. This tells the story of Idina Sackville and her decadent life in Happy Valley, Kenya in the 20's/30's. I've read several books about this time and it's quite fascinating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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