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All Balls and Glitter: My Life [Hardcover]

Craig Revel Horwood (Author)

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Hardcover: 280 pages
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books; First Edition, First Impression edition (4 Sep 2008)
Language English
ISBN-10: 1843173212
ISBN-13: 978-1843173212
Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 15.8 x 3 cm

Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

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Explosive revelations, backstage gossip and lots of theatrical excess are generously seasoned with spicy secrets of his own murky past and make this book exactly what one might expect from this larger than life character.
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"With his autobiography causing a stir - thanks to Craig's tales of his time as a rent boy, a drag queen and a happily married heterosexual"

"Reading Craig's bizarre but heartbreaking life story, he's more stiletto in the glitter than stig in the mud!"

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous Darling................, 5 Sep 2008

Alison Rose "AP" (Swindon Wilts) - See all my reviews

This review is from: All Balls and Glitter: My Life (Hardcover)

Got this yesterday and have just finished - really good read!
Not all about Strictly as there is so much more to Craig than that - but enough Strictly for the fan.
What a life this man has had - I'm not going to include spoilers in this review you will have to read it for yourself - but its a page turner that is for sure!
Nice glittery bits on the cover :)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A-MA-ZING!, 14 Sep 2008

Buddy Lancaster (London, UK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: All Balls and Glitter: My Life (Hardcover)

All Balls and Glitter was a sensational read - I could'nt put it down.

What ever you thought of Craig from Strictly (acid tongued and critical) certainly portrays himself in a very different light and openly exposes his secret past. He takes us back to his childhood of rural Australia and his desperate actions to get him out of a miserable childhood. Taking the reader on a wonderful and colorful journey to how Craig became the judge we all love to hate.

It has gossip, truth, scandal, sex and love everything you want in a good Barbara Cartland !! But this is Craigs real life and is no fictional story ! A wonderful addictive read.

It appeals to everybody, and highly recommend this book its certainly not DULL DULL DULL !!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Hats Off to Hard Work, 22 Sep 2009

M. J. Saxton (Dewsbury, West Yorkshire United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: All Balls and Glitter: My Life (Paperback)

I would recommend this book to anyone who is thinking of going into Musical Theatre as it spells out in no uncertain terms just what it takes to be successful. There is a wealth of detail about the day to day, or month to month, experience of working hard to get to the level required.

He doesn't shy away from the pressures, both personal and professional. Fortunately, this is tempered with anecdotes about the fun that is to be had as well. It was very interesting and unusual to hear that the men have issues about weight and appearance as much as the girls. Those of us who have been involved in the business know the huge pressure on the women, but it's important to know this affects men as well. Craig Revel Horwood is very frank about his own experience and how he deals with it.

He has been lucky in some ways in the opportunities he has been presented with, but it takes a determined professional to make the most of them. He also highlights the fact that though you may be in a West End show one week, you can just as easily be waiting tables the next.

He has also had the foresight to invest in other lines of business and property, and it is interesting to see how that has affected his life as well.

Then, of course, there are the names! Not casually and boastfully dropped in here, but given in a direct and clear-sighted way; he talks about stars as people, not icons which is wonderfully refreshing.

The book also whips you along from page to page. The personal details are as fascinating as anything else, but reported without undue drama. It's a good view of a life.

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4.0 out of 5 stars All balls and glitter
Such an interesting book we only see him on strictly but he has done so much more and varied interesting work. He does like a party though.

Published 7 days ago by Frenchy

5.0 out of 5 stars much better than Len's!
Pacy and racy. Loved the book which tells of his time beginning his dancing in Oz until Strictly. The book is non the worse for mentioning little about S C D. Read more

Published 18 days ago by Travelling Nanna

5.0 out of 5 stars Good read!
If you like Craig, you'll enjoy the book. It was interesting reading about his life surrounding 'Strictly' - both work and relationships.

Published 1 month ago by G. Morley

5.0 out of 5 stars Informative and Fun
Very informative about Craig's life; highly amusing in places and sad in others; an easy read which gives an excellent insight into what makes Craig tick!!!!

Published 24 months ago by Mrs. Maureen F. Davies

4.0 out of 5 stars Craig Revel Horwood
Looks good, bought as a gift, I ordered this less than 24 hours ago - very impressed :)

Published on 14 Jan 2010 by Valerie Batty

4.0 out of 5 stars All Balls and Glitter
Very entertaining, especially if you are in That Circle. Especially good value if bought from Amazon - well worth every penny - no postage - what more could you ask.

Published on 13 Feb 2009 by M. Maeve

1.0 out of 5 stars tarnished glitter and an awful lot of balls
Absolute wall to wall filth.With every page there is graphic details of sexual exploits with yet another lover ,which would not that long ago have been considered an obscene... Read more

Published on 3 Jan 2009 by Mrs. J. King

2.0 out of 5 stars NO GLITTER
Every time I fall into the 'Autobiography' trap, I swear I will never be caught again. Just because someone has led an interesting/extraordinary life, it does not follow that... Read more

Published on 21 Oct 2008 by Mrs. J. A. Palfree

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous!
What a read! Craig is as honest and straightforward as you'd expect and so open about his life. His no holds barred style really takes you through the highs and lows, the laughter... Read more

Published on 2 Oct 2008 by Ali James

3.0 out of 5 stars Not bad
I found it interesting to discover what qualifies Craig to judge dancers, and his credentials hold up. Read more

Published on 1 Oct 2008 by Suze

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