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Why Do I Say These Things? (Paperback)

by Jonathan Ross (Author)
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  • Paperback: 229 pages
  • Publisher: Bantam Books (7 May 2009)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0553813498
  • ISBN-13: 978-0553813494
  • Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 12.8 x 2.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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Why is catalogue shopping responsible for Jonathan Ross' inimitable sense of style? Why might wearing cape and mask be a fast track to heaven? Why does Jonathan wince every time he sees a Hoover? And why did he fall in love with a deep-sea diver? Why? Because this is Jonathan Ross. And nothing is out of bounds when it comes to talking about life as he knows it. From sex and pugs to rock 'n' roll and genital warts, Jonathan holds forth as only he can. This sharply observed, laugh-out-loud, outrageous page-turner will leave you asking just one question...Why didn't he write it sooner?


About the Author

Jonathan Ross hosts his own BBC1 chat show Friday Night with Jonathan Ross, which has won three BAFTAs. Since 1999 he has presented BBC1's flagship film show, and on BBC Radio2 he presents his own weekly show. In 2005 he was appointed OBE and was voted most powerful man in broadcasting by the Radio Times. In 2008 he was awarded the Sony Gold Music Radio Personality of the Year. He lives in North London with his wife, Jane Goldman, their three children and a menagerie of pets.

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3.0 out of 5 stars tales of a cheekie chappie, 30 Jun 2009
By N. Brett (Wiltshire, England) - See all my reviews
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Well, you wouldn't be thinking of buying this unless you like Jonathon Ross, so I shall assume you do. I do as well, he is a quick witted guy that does push the boundaries while using his charm and confidence to take the edge off you realising just how close to the edge he has gone. Occasionally he will make a mistake, such as with the Russell Brand affair, and stupid though that was, if you skirt near the knuckle, then sometimes you will go to far.

This book is more a collection of random thoughts, although there is a little about his background and growing up, less of an autobiographical slant, more positioning his story. I think he is trying to capitalise on his off-piste ramblings that you might hear on his radio show, and while it is entertaining enough, it does not have the sharp wit and spontaneity of being live. His stories vary from the fight against head lice to his early dabble as a punk, all gently amusing stuff that will bring a smile to yourself, but not enough to make you laugh out loud.

Ross comes over as a very nice and genuine guy who knows he is lucky but does not seem to have let it go to his head. The written word is perhaps not the best vehicle to enjoy his talents, but this is still easy to read and entertaining enough. Not bad but no stunning laugh a minute classic.
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5.0 out of 5 stars He's no Paul Ross, 28 Sep 2009
By C. L. Martin "Christina" (London) - See all my reviews
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I can't help but pity poor old Jonathan Ross.

Imagine living in the shadow of the great Paul Ross.

Whatever your achievements, they will always be dwarfed.

Has Jonathan presented Most Haunted Live? No.

Has Jonathan got a slot on Bid TV? No.

I have awarded him five stars out of sympathy.

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining, 28 May 2009
In this book Jonathan Ross, the well known TV presenter, takes us on a journey through the high points of his life and career to date, and some of the strange and funny things that have happened to him along the way. I love Jonathan's TV shows and have always been a big fan, so I thought it would be interesting to learn a bit more about the man behind the TV persona. This book is not really an autobiography as such, as he doesn't run through the events in his life in chronological order. It's more like the type of stories he would relate at a dinner party (although maybe a few of them would not be suitable for that setting!).
There are many funny anecdotes about his life contained in the book, and he comes across as quite a nice man and surprisingly down-to-earth considering much of his life has been lived as a celebrity. Being a Londoner myself, I also liked reading his childhood memories from the '60s/'70s which evoke a real feeling of nostalgia. For me, some of the humour in the book feels like he is trying too hard to be funny and can be a bit cringeworthy; but aside from that, I did enjoy it and it's a quick read. I would recommend it to any other JR fans.
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