Knowing very little about John Barrowman other than his work in Doctor Who and Torchwood, this helped me learn much more about him and his life. I had no idea that he was so cheeky! He really has had an extraordinary life, and he recalls it in such an entertaining fashion. I laughed a lot while reading this. And though it concentrates a LOT on musical theatre - which I know zilch about - it didn't matter. It was entertaining anyway. Too short, though.
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The village of Soho London as seen through the eyes of author "Clayton Littlewood". Where the rich and famous brush shoulders with the down and out. Written on a little red chair from the shop window of "Dirty White Boy". Littlewood captures to perfection the many colourful somtimes obscure characters he ventures across. Their stories often funny, often sad. Including a hearbreaking tale of lost love. A truly wonderful book. Dismiss it at your peril.
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As a liflong fan of Freddie & Queen,i looked forward to reading more about the legend that is Freddie.After sixty pages,i gave up on this nonsense.Quite obviously written to cash in on one of musics' greats.It is written in a very boring style that irritates containing nothing of interest and should never have been published.Save your hard earned cash and avoid.There are far better books about Freddie out there.
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What a well written book this is! Once I started it I found myself unnable to put it down. This book gives a perspective of Ellen that not only tells of the humour, but also of the sadness and development of her being. If you're a fan of Ellen then you'll love this book, and if you're not? After reading this you'll surely respect her!
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How i loved to read this book. I couldn't actually stand George when i read this. Totally changed my opinion and I was so glad to read the comments about Madonna.....how right can you get it!!
ON a more serious note, well worth the read and not bad like some reviews would make you believe.
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How i loved to read this book. I couldn't actually stand George when i read this. Totally changed my opinion and I was so glad to read the comments about Madonna.....how right can you get it!!
ON a more serious note, well worth the read and not bad like some reviews would make you believe.
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I too was warmed by the engaging and heart warming person that I meet in this book. Those who have been hurt and wounded by inappropriate responses to their sexuality can learn much from the author. As an exploration of the human condition it is achingly honest, and inspiring in the firm resolution to `hang on in there' no matter what.
Regretfully though, if it is read as a book based on Christian foundations it is somewhat weak, and in places very misleading.
To take a simple and minor example, on page 128 he declares "The United States was founded by people escaping theocracies in Europe". Ironically the United States was founded by people seeking to establish theocracies in their so called New World. It cannot be said that there was a single ... Read More:
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I absolutely loved this book - the setting, the humour, the insights into growing up in the late 1970's (which were absolutely spot-on). By turns, I found myself cringeing, laughing out loud and then moved to tears - it's quite something to achieve just the right blend of sentimentality without being schmaltzy, humour without being farcical and nostalgia without reading like just another "I Heart the 1970's" TV show. Brilliant.
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An excellently written book. Only problem is that there are no interviews with Morrissey himself or with any one who knows him, so at the end of it all I felt I'm no closer to an understanding of Mozza at all. There are however lots of quotes from interviews he has given to the press - some of which are quite enlightening. The author also writes very well and made me laugh a few times too. I'd have to say that I'm also in the camp that feels that the stuff Morrissey did with Johnny Marr shows how important the sublime Marr was - as integral as Morrissey to the Smiths - just listen to the guitar on "Boy with the Thorn in His Side".. and I dont think Mr Simpson gives anywhere near enough credit to Marr. That said, this is a very ... Read More:
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An excellently written book. Only problem is that there are no interviews with Morrissey himself or with any one who knows him, so at the end of it all I felt I'm no closer to an understanding of Mozza at all. There are however lots of quotes from interviews he has given to the press - some of which are quite enlightening. The author also writes very well and made me laugh a few times too. I'd have to say that I'm also in the camp that feels that the stuff Morrissey did with Johnny Marr shows how important the sublime Marr was - as integral as Morrissey to the Smiths - just listen to the guitar on "Boy with the Thorn in His Side".. and I dont think Mr Simpson gives anywhere near enough credit to Marr. That said, this is a very ... Read More:
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