As the most outspoken judge on Strictly Come Dancing, Craig Revel Horwood is no stranger to controversy and is notorious for his cutting put-downs and often brutal honesty. In "All Balls and Glitter", Craig turns the spotlight on himself and is at his most candid yet. Craig tells his remarkable life story, beginning with his childhood in Australia, and spills the secrets of his celebrity encounters. Discover the sordid tale of his escape from his small-town home in Ballarat, aged just fifteen, to embark on a career as a song-and-dance man (and drag queen), and how his family past came back to haunt him. Uncover the intimate secrets of his straight marriage and gay relationships, and the treachery and heartbreak that accompanied them. And hear all the details about Craig's fascinating career as a performer, choreographer, director and, most recently, as a TV star on Strictly, Fame Academy and Celebrity MasterChef. Craig has scaled the heights of show business and has worked with such legends as Dame Judi Dench, Julie Andrews, John Barrowman, Tina Turner and Olivia Newton John. "All Balls and Glitter" is unmissable, packed with breathtaking backstage gossip and showbiz secrets from one of the most captivating men on television.
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"Craig writes affectionately about his larger-than-life family - including a hard-drinking, shotgun-waving father" -- You Magazine - Mail on Sunday, September 14 2008
"Reading Craig's bizarre but heartbreaking life story, he's more stiletto in the glitter than stig in the mud!" -- New!, September 9 2008
"explosive" ... "a scandalous story coupled with Craig's trademark honesty" -- Woman's Own, September 2008
"he lifts the lid on his racy past and his co-stars" -- Daily Mail Weekend, August 30 2008
"very frank" -- Closer, September 27 2008
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.
-- reFRESH, Jan / Feb 09 issue
"Reading Craig's bizarre but heartbreaking life story, he's more stiletto in the glitter than stig in the mud!" -- New!, September 9 2008
"explosive" ... "a scandalous story coupled with Craig's trademark honesty" -- Woman's Own, September 2008
"he lifts the lid on his racy past and his co-stars" -- Daily Mail Weekend, August 30 2008
"very frank" -- Closer, September 27 2008
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.
-- reFRESH, Jan / Feb 09 issue
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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!"
"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
By Alison Rose
Format: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 :)
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 :)
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format: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 !!
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 !!
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By M. J. Saxton
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Format: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.
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.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
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!!!!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Ali James
Format:Hardcover
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 and the tears. It's a must-read for Strictly fans. I couldn't put it down.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I found it interesting to discover what qualifies Craig to judge dancers, and his credentials hold up. I also enjoyed reading about his journey from Aus to a hugely popular BBC show. I did find the book a little rushed at the end, but I still enjoyed learning about him. I think it could have gone deeper though. It's more a 'coffee table' book than many other biographies I have read.
11 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
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 they can share this with us in writing! Craig Revel Horwood's book illustrates the point. Dreary, dull, lifeless writing. Craig.....you needed a ghost writer, or at the very least a crash course in creative writing!
Borrow a copy before you buy....wish I had!
Borrow a copy before you buy....wish I had!
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
This man is a legend. Loved loved this book so so much. Craig is so honest and so funny. It made me want to meet this man.
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Unexpectedly good - Craig really does reveal some surprises.
I got 'All Balls and Glitter' having managed to avoid most of the media spoilers as I don't follow celebrity lifestyles. Read more
Published 1 month ago by A. I. McCulloch
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Surprising story and great for fans
I am halfway thru this and enjoying it. What a good story, written fairly well and think it's good value for money. Read more
Published 1 month ago by IncentiviseRacehorse
3.0 out of 5 stars
Got a bit fed up
An interesting story, an insight into Craig Revel Horwood. I found him calling Fareham a little village highly amusing, it's a town, an old market town, and it was a town when he... Read more
Published 2 months ago by sammi
3.0 out of 5 stars
Looking forward to reading it soon..
I have not started it yet as i am still reading the books mentioned below. Should get to it in a few weeks as I am a fast reader..
Published 3 months ago by Mrs D Gilham
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fab u Lous!
Am relatively new to SCD but I really enjoyed this book. Interesting and entertaining! Would recommend to all strictly fans.
Published 4 months ago by em
5.0 out of 5 stars
Book
Good read.Living with an alcoholic father and life in Australia,the life of show business all makes for good reading.Wished there was more about strictly.
Published 4 months ago by Chris Paget
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All Balls & Glitter: My Life
I like craig revel horwood on stricly come dancing. I looking forwood to read his life story because he donot care what he say.
Published 4 months ago by D. S. Sloman
5.0 out of 5 stars
good read
enjoyed the book really interesting and good insight into theatre life etc, well written and enjoyed it much more then i thought i would
Published 4 months ago by ozzy
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Insightful
Well!! I bought this after watching SCD and wondered about his background to qualify as a judge. This book does not disappoint. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Angela Crockett
3.0 out of 5 stars
Well the book started ok!
Having read the inside bit on Amazon I thought it looked interesting. Indeed it was for about the first third of the book, but then Craig seems to start repeating himself. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Lampwicke
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