- Paperback: 264 pages
- Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books (9 Oct 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1843173247
- ISBN-13: 978-1843173243
- Product Dimensions: 17.4 x 11.2 x 1.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 533,064 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Zoo Magazine, 12 Oct 07
"Whale's been the subject of many a Watchdog enquiry, death threats and at least one arrest... an entertaining read"
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James Whale is back, this time in paperback! "Almost a Celebrity" is the no-holds-barred autobiography of radio shock jock James Whale, a man who, for over thirty years, has never been afraid to say the unsayable. Written in his typically deadpan style, "Almost a Celebrity" charts James' rise to the top - with plenty of trademark rants along the way - from his Surrey childhood, where he avoided school by hanging out in Soho strip joints, through his humble beginnings in local radio, via the eponymous TV show which made his name, to his current status as late-night king of the airwaves.Throughout his life, James has never been a stranger to controversy. His outspoken opinions have led to numerous TV and radio watchdog enquiries, death threats, and even his arrest. In 2000, he confronted his toughest opponent so far, when he was diagnosed with cancer and given only months to live. An inspiration to millions, James Whale is a genuine man of the people. And - as usual - there's no stopping him from telling his story in his own engaging, inimitable way.
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A must read!,
By Lucy W (Bristol, England) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Almost a Celebrity: A Lifetime of Night-Time (Hardcover)
As someone who doesn't normally read biographies I was surprised when I couldn't actually put this book down. I was bought it as a birthday present. I am a listener of his radio show - but didn't really know the man behind the voice enormously well. His outspoken style translates well into the written word.
His life story is interspersed with a number of sections on his views on important issues of the day. I heartily recommend this book because it does make you chuckle, cry a little, and raise your eyebrows at times. I know a number of other Radio `Personalities' are releasing books currently, but I would give those a miss and read this instead. I really do hope that he will write another book in the near future. Enjoy!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of Britain's Most Outspoken Late Night Talk Show Hosts,
By Chas Newton (Leeds, UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Almost a Celebrity: A Lifetime of Night-Time (Hardcover)
If you have ever listened to James Whale on the radio, this book does not dissappoint. With strong opinions, this book talks about his lifetime and career, including his diagnosis with illness and how he came through it.
With an excellent forward by Chris Moyles, who, like me, listened to James Whale on Radio Aire in the 1980's - sometimes underneath the bedsheats - this is an excellent read. Unwrap it, read it and underneath the hard exteria you will find a soft centred man.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Be careful what you read before this book,
This review is from: Almost a Celebrity: A Lifetime of Night-Time (Kindle Edition)
I read this book immediately after reading I, Partridge: We Need To Talk About Alan. This was a mistake as parts of the book were as crige making as Alan Partridge's writing. I had to keep reminding myself that this was a seriously written piece of work by the man himself.In saying that, it was an interesting read about James's life, albeit very big-headed in parts. In hindsight I would have preferred to read a biography on James Whale rather than his own words.
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