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by Neil Simpson (Author) "'The Irish families in Liverpool always had the biggest parties and made the most noise,' says Cilla Black, who grew up alongside whole streets of..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 288 pages
  • Publisher: John Blake Publishing Ltd (7 April 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1844545776
  • ISBN-13: 978-1844545773
  • Product Dimensions: 19.3 x 13 x 2.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 4,231 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Comedian, teatime talk show host and all-round entertainer, multi-award winning Paul O'Grady is one of the most popular figures on British television.But his real-life journey has been more dramatic than any of his on-stage stories.Born into a noisy Irish Catholic household in Birkenhead, Paul was always determined to live a colourful life. He was a boxing champion as a boy. He became a dad as a teenager. He has been a barman in a brothel and spent his first years in London working as a carer to some of the capital's most at-risk kids.In this, the first major biography of the star, Neil Simpson reveals the extraordinary highs and the terrible lows of Paul's life. He explains: how Lily Savage was born as a way to make more money - and help Paul take his mind off the horrors he saw every day as a social worker; how tough it was for the 'blonde bombsite from Birkenhead' to break into the entertainment mainstream; and, why Paul decided to risk everything by throwing off Lily's wig and carving out a new career as himself.The depression, the private grief and the near fatal heart attacks that struck as Paul re-invented himself as the funniest and most successful chat show host in the country. Frequently hilarious and sometimes heart-wrenchingly sad, Paul O'Grady has always lived his life on a rollercoaster of emotions. Today he is a proud grandfather, a multimillionaire and a man loved by millions of devoted fans. This is his incredible story.


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Neil Simpson has been a staff reporter on the Daily Mirror, Sunday Telegraph and Mail on Sunday as well as writing for various newspapers and magazines.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars waste of time, 12 Oct 2008
By simon king "simon" (london england) - See all my reviews
Yet another biog that has bee thrown together by a journalist keen on making a quick buck. Cobbled together from
out of date newspaper interviews, this inaccurate account isn't worth bothering with. Buy O'Grady's own story if you want a good read, At my Mothers Knee...and other low joints, very funny and gives a real insight to the man. You can hear his voice as you read. Simpsons is a load of badly written pap. Give this book a wide berth, you learn nothing from it.Paul O'Grady: The BiographyPaul O'Grady: The Biography
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31 of 35 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful !, 6 Aug 2007
By Ms. C. L. Benson "Claire Bear" (Cumbria) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Paul O'Grady: The Biography (Hardcover)
Paul O'Grady's biography made me laugh out loud and burst into tears with each chapter.
It's been a long time since i have read a book full of such hidden emotions.
You have to purchase this book whether you like Paul or not, if you aren't fond of him, then you soon will be after reading this book.
So impressed that i've just pre-ordered his next one, At my mother's knee.
Well done to Neil Simpson for the brilliantly writen book.
I couldn't put the book down!!
This book should have a health warning on the cover:
IF YOU ARE GOING TO PUCHASE THIS BOOK, YOUR HOUSEWORK WILL SUFFER!
The world will be populated with rats due to lack of housework!!
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20 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars I like paul o`grady but..., 31 Mar 2008
By Leeds lass "The Banker" (England) - See all my reviews
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I went through a stage where he got on my nerves and i stopped watching his show. Then i saw this book and i thought ok i will give it a go...
I wasn`t expecting much - but what a surprise ! I loved his book ! He has been through such a rough time, and god knows how he managed to claw his way up to where he is now. He has certainly worked and earnt every penny he`s got. At times he was in the depths of despair. I think it`s time to sit back and enjoy it all now paul - eeh you`ve certainly come a long way lad - yer muther would be proud of yer !!!!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars FAB READ
I LIKE PAUL O GRADY, SO BOUGHT THIS BOOK, ITS GREAT, TELLS YOU ABOUT HES LIFE AS A BOY ETC AND HOW HE GREW UP ABOUT HES AUNTIES ETC, A VERY GOOD READ, WOULD RECCOMEND IT TO ANY... Read more
Published 5 months ago by C. A. Brailsford

4.0 out of 5 stars great read
i bought this book and it was hard to put down...im not a big reader as i dont have much time..but i read this one cover to cover very quickly...

recommended.
Published 6 months ago by Avril Cunliffe

1.0 out of 5 stars Oops - wrong book!
Picked this up quickly thinking it was Paul's autobiography and found I was reading awful ghostwritten pap.

Don't buy this - get At My Mother's Knee!
Published 6 months ago by eric eagle

5.0 out of 5 stars MAD PAUL O GRADY
IT WAS BOUGHT AS A GIFT AND I AM TOLD VERY FUNNY INDEED,JUST LIKE HAVING PAUL IN YOUR HOUSE LOL
Published 6 months ago by Mj Ferguson

5.0 out of 5 stars An OK read
I bought this book as a holiday read as I like Paul O'Grady, but didn't find it as enjoyable as I thought I would. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Sheila Camp

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
This book arrived promptly and was in excellent condition, I was really pleased with it, would certainly order from this seller again.
Published 7 months ago by Ms. V. A. Davies

5.0 out of 5 stars PAUL OGRADY THE BIOGRAPHY
Is it a good book to read, Will it entertain me,Will it hold my attention so much i will not want to put it down,is it hard back or soft back,also value for money. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Mr. Roger Wilson

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Reading
I found the Paul O'Grady book very interesting. Could not put it down. Felt as though I was there watching. Was sorry when the book was finished
Published 8 months ago by Christine Winning

5.0 out of 5 stars Suprisingly Different
To be honest I was expecting this book to confirm that Paul Ogrady had lead a wild and riotous life. It did just that! Read more
Published 9 months ago by C. Smith

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't bother with this - get Paul's own book
Sounds to me as though this author has never even met Paul O'Grady and wrote this book by rehashing stuff from the papers. Don't bother.
Published 12 months ago by Dave

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