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Three Queer Lives: An Alternative Biography of Fred Barnes, Naomi Jacob and Arthur Marshall (Paperback)
by Paul Bailey (Author)
5.0 out of 5 stars  (1 customer review)
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  • Paperback: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd; New Ed edition (5 Sep 2002)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0140290699
  • ISBN-13: 978-0140290691
  • Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 12.8 x 2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 567,541 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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This work dissects the lives of two extraordinary men and one remarkable woman who defied the sexual prejudices of their age and lived by their own rules. It tells the rags-to-riches story of Fred Barnes, a singer, dancer, comedian and scourge of the military; Naomi Jacob, a terrible but prolific novelist, broadcaster and cross-dresser; and Arthur Marshall, wit, television personality and "portly sunbeam". Paul Bailey describes gay life when it was still illegal, and how he became fascinated by these three characters, all gay in more senses than one.

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Praise for Three Queer Lives by Paul Bailey:

'An engaging book'- London Review of Books

'Gentle, wise and funny'- Times Literary Supplement

'Touching and heartbreakingly funny'- The Sunday Times

'A generous-spirited and fascinating book'- The Times

'Enjoyable and well written'- AN Wilson, The Daily Mail

'Admirably well-judged'- Evening Standard

'Their life-stories are packed with rude jokes, great anecdotes and amusing detail'- Sunday Telegraph

'All three of these intrepid performers would surely tip their hats to Baily’s entertaining and unsettling tribute to their courage, impudence and panache'- The Telegraph

'Very funny but there is sadness too'- The Independent on Sunday

'Bailey’s book extacts a lot of fun from this trio; but he also sympathetically brings out their valour..'- The Spectator

'Well written and triumphantly unsentimental'- Literary Review --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Amusing and touching, 9 Nov 2001
This review is from: Three Queer Lives: An Alternative Biography of Naomi Jacob, Fred Barnes and Arthur Marshall (Hardcover)
An amusing and touching look at the lives of three people who in their different ways were courageous and admirable. Paul Bailey is the perfect guide - his light touch serves both the sadnesses and absurdities that he describes equally well
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