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by Piers Morgan (Author)
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  • Paperback: 512 pages
  • Publisher: Ebury Press; New edition edition (8 Sep 2005)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0091908493
  • ISBN-13: 978-0091908492
  • Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 12.6 x 3.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (54 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 8,469 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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A right, rollicking good read' - Andrew Neil, Evening Standard 'A compelling read on any level, whether you want to consider the relationship between politics and the press, royal behaviour, the red-top world - or just want a good laugh' - The Independent 'This is a book of historical importance' - Peter Oborne, The Spectator 'An amusing, revealing and (mostly) true look at all the news that's fit to print, and some that wasn't - The Sun 'One of the most uproarious and indiscreet accounts of public life in recent times' - Mary Riddell, Daily Mail 'Funny and fabulously indiscreet, this is a book that holds up a mirror to the spinning and posturing of our celebrity age... scurrilously entertaining - Observer 'A riveting read with splendid anecdotes on almost every page' - The Times

Melissa Porter, Mail on Sunday
"fun, very revealing and entertaining. Brilliant!"

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Very readable, 24 Oct 2005
By J. E. Davidson (UK) - See all my reviews
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Piers Morgan is undoubtedly smug and I have always found him rather irritating. However, this is an entertaining book and even though I was quite prejudiced against him, I found him surprisingly difficult to dislike.

The book is written in a diary format giving his perspective on the events of the last ten years (covering his time as editor of the News of the World and the Daily Mirror). It covers are Princess Diana's relationship with the media and her death; the war with Iraq (and the Mirror's strongly anti-war stance); New Labour and his relationship with Tony & Cherie Blair, Peter Mandelson and Alastair Campbell; his troubles with share dealing; his dealings with Rupert Murdoch, Kelvin McKenzie, Naomi Campbell, Jeremy Clarkson and other celebrities amongst many other topics.

Clearly his diary has been extensively edited to make it more readable but I would guess he has also taken the opportunity to portray himself in the best possible light and to make him appear almost prescient (he gives the impression that he has understood the full implications of important events almost instantly) while throwing in the odd, half-hearted attempt at self-deprecation in an attempt to make him appear more human and more likeable.

However, despite my reservations the book works; it is strangely addictive: once started it is very difficult to put down. It provides some interesting insight into events of the period together with some genuinely funny anecdotes.

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Inside Piers Morgan's mind?, 14 Feb 2006
By Demob Happy "jamesewan" (London / Grenoble) - See all my reviews
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The Insider is an addictive read, providing compelling insight into newspaper editing and the role tabloids play in politics and public relations. Intriguing enough just to revisit ten years of scoops and scandals, it is most interesting to see how liberally supposed news stories get 'splashed' recklessly over tabloid covers without serious substantiation or attempt at impartiality. It also gives character to the hitherto invisible journalists behind these vitriolic, hectoring papers - often foul-mouthed, hard-drinking egomaniacs it seems - and exposing the hypocrites and sycophants in the world of celebrity. The question you have to ask yourself while reading this is whether Piers Morgan is to be trusted. The world he appears to inhabit is the same slightly dubious reality that the tabloids reflect, and Morgan is a shameless name-dropper who enjoys boasting of his relationships with Diana and Tony Blair. He seems fit to burst with smug satisfaction at doing over his rivals and is quick to point out how clever he is. He likes to think that he was, as editor of a major tabloid, one of the most powerful people in public life and politics, depicting the government as pandering to his whims. I think he overstates the case, and is perhaps a little naive, but this is no less enjoyable a read for that.
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44 of 49 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An insight into the world of journalism, 10 Mar 2005
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This review is from: The Insider: The Private Diaries of a Scandalous Decade (Hardcover)
Prior to reading this book I had thought Piers Morgan to be very irritating, hard-faced and smug. I still think he can be smug, but rather than irritating and hard-faced,I found him to be very funny and ....human. He has a heart after all. I got angry for him when he was 'shafted' and I felt for him when he had to grovel. I loved reading about the devious goings on between staff of rival papers trying to 'scoop' each other, and about politicians, Royals, celebrities etc playing their manipulating games. I had always suspected such things went on, but Piers tells it like it is. This book opens your eyes and shows what people in the public eye are REALLY like. I laughed out loud many times at some of his tales. I thoroughly enjoyed the book. It was fun and I couldn't put it down. Thanks Piers for such an entertaining read, and I apologise for ever thinking badly of you.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A Good Read
About 1/2 way through the book and it is proving entertaining. A good insight into the decade.
Published 1 month ago by Mr. R. Lowe

1.0 out of 5 stars Utter trash
A complete mess of a book chock-a-block with factual inaccuracies. Piers Morgan's main subject is, as always, Piers Morgan. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Porrig

4.0 out of 5 stars in spite of myself .....
... I laughed. I so wanted not to like this book because I was determined not to like PM. I held out for years after everyone else had read it. Read more
Published 9 months ago by variety fan

5.0 out of 5 stars Thank you Piers Morgan
I have decided that it really is necessary that I write a review of this book. I came to the book curious and clueless as to the exact nature of it's content, but given that Piers... Read more
Published 11 months ago by ElmoBerry

5.0 out of 5 stars Really enjoyable read
Piers Morgan seems to have been able to look back on his time in newspapers pretty objectively and this book seems to be an honest and open account of his experience... Read more
Published 12 months ago by C. Killick

5.0 out of 5 stars BRILLIANT
A brilliant book by the greatest tabloid journalist of the past twenty years.
This is so hot that they should give ice cubes with every copy. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Fred Bookie

5.0 out of 5 stars Read ALL about it!
Wow, being a Clarkson fan I didn't think I would like Piers Morgan's book very much, but I had a long-haul flight to get through so I thought I would give it a go. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Blonde James Bond

5.0 out of 5 stars Informative, hilarious and well written
Highly recommended book if you like the world of media and politics. Well written and easy to read.
Published 17 months ago by Fazana

5.0 out of 5 stars Piers Was The Number One Hack
A brilliant book from the number One tabloid journalist of his generation and the best book I have read since PUNK POET - the biog of his old Sun / Bizarre sidekick GARRY JOHNSON... Read more
Published 18 months ago by The Critic

5.0 out of 5 stars gloriously indiscreet
This is a fast paced, gossipy read with laugh out loud moments as well as, believe it or not from a former tabloid editor, moments of integrity and self awareness. Read more
Published 20 months ago by sam155

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