A Charmed Life: The Autobiography of David Essex (Hardcover)

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David had a very successful visit to LBS on 8 August, signing over 2,000 pre-sold copies for Telesales and doing a staff signing. EVENTS: We kicked off the book signing tour with BORDERS OXFORD ST (173 copies sold). Then OTTAKARS BROMLEY and WHS BLUEWATER on Sat 7 September before David sets off on his 55-date concert tour of the UK at the end of Sept, doing 14 bookshop signings onthe way (all listed on author events schedule) in: York, Edinburgh, Glasgow,Birmingham, Cambridge, Basingstoke, Croydon, Woking, Norwich, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Stevenage. He'll finish off with two Christmas signings in December at Costco/Selfridges and WHS Brent Cross. PRESS: DAILY MAIL -ran first interview on Saturday 17 August followed by 2 days of extracts.OK!- 'at home' with David 2 OctoberWHAT'S ON IN LONDON - interview to comeTHE SUN 9 Sept newsstory about signing at BluewaterTHE GUARDIAN 7 Sept news story 'A Charmed Life may be a surprise bestseller of the autumn'THE EXPRESS 27 Sept diary storyNORTHER ECHO - signing sessionGLASGOW HERALD - profile interview30 SeptDAILY ECHO (BOURNEMOUTH) profile interviewCOULSDON AND PURLEY ADVERTISER/CATERHAM AD/SURREY MIRROR/DORKING ADVERTISER: Interview and signing sessionWOKING NEWS - photo story of signing TELEVISION: BBC BREAKFAST NEWS - 28 AugustTHIS MORNING - 2 SeptKELLY SHOW UTV - 20 SeptC4 RICHARD AND JUDY - 24 SeptC5 OPEN HOUSE WITH GLORIA HUNNIFORD - 26 SeptSTV LUNCHTIME NEWS - 9 OctDES O'CONNOR lunchtime show 28 Oct RADIO: Interviews with:R2 'JONATHAN ROSS' - 31 AugustR2 STEVE WRIGHTR4 'LOOSE ENDS' - 31 AugustR5 'NICKY CAMPBELL' 29 AugustBBC RADIO SCOTLAND 'FRED MACAULAY' - 29 AugustBBC LONDON LIVE 'MEL AND SUE' -1 SeptLBC 'ANNA BOULTER' - 29 AugustBBC RADIO GMRBBC RADIO ULSTERBBC RADIO KENTBBC RADIO SOLENTBBC RADIO LEICESTERBBC RADIO STOKEBBC RADIO YORKBBC RADIO WALESBBC RADIO ESSEX Reviews:BBC COVENTRYDOCKLANDS & CITY RECORDER - fullpage feature review and picsSUFFOLK JOURNAL/ NORFOLK JOURNAL/ CAMBS JOURNAL/ESSEX MAGAZINE: 'You don't have to be a fan of the man to enjoy this rags to

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Born fifty-four years ago in the East End, this is the funny, heart-warming autobiography of one of this country's most-loved pop performers. Born in West Ham in 1947, David recalls his childhood living in a hostel for the homeless and his passion for football that led him to play for West Ham United. He recounts hilarious tales of his introduction to music in 50s Soho, hop-picking with his Gypsy relatives in Kent, buying his first drum kit and playing in blues and jazz bands before he left school. At the age of 23 David was simultaneously the star of a West End hit musical GODSPELL, had a number one hit record with ROCK ON and was starring in the massive hit film THAT'LL BE THE DAY. David recounts the 'Essex Mania' of the time: the money - 12 houses at one time with 100 motorcycles (another passion) - the drugs, and the marriage break-up. He talks candidly about creating the role of Che in EVITA and missing out on Broadway and the film. Then there are the stories of times with Keith Moon, John Lennon, and Richard Burton - the pop stars and the film stars. This is an honest, funny and insightful account of his amazing life written by David Essex himself.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews   18 of 22 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars A Charmed Life, 6 Sep 2002 By  Sue W (BURTON-ON-TRENT, STAFFS United Kingdom) - See all my reviews Knowing I am a great fan of David my daughter ordered this book for my 50th Birthday and what a great present! David has written this just as though he were talking to us -it is so hard to put down but I want to make it last so ration myself to a chapter each time I pick it up. There are several pages of photos from the early days to family shots, which I enjoyed - some of which I'm sure most people will not have seen before. All in all a great book and insight into the life of a superb artiste - and a great present. Thank you. Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)   17 of 24 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Charmed by the life of One of Britain's Greatest Performers, 3 Sep 2002 By  Sally Lowe (Somerset, England) - See all my reviews I suspect the media already hate this book - no dirt dished no kiss and tell. David Essex has eloquently told it as it as. In doing so he has given the reader a rare insight into his family and shared his passion for music and performing. His tremendous talent, continued successes and popularity make him undeniably unique in the business today. This book is his first hand account of how it all happened. Despite deliberately failed exams, blowing up a few lorries and the odd unsavoury character he emerges relatively unscathed and by his own admission "charmed". The diversions along the way make excellent reading, highlighting his perspective on life and sense of fun. His recounted anecdotes cannot fail to bring both smiles and tears to the reader. (I particularly liked the one about the milk cart horses!) This book clearly puts aside the media myths that nowadays inevitably arise when one is sucessful on pure talent and sheer hard work. It reveals (for those who don't already know) his professionalism, his love of life, work and family. There is no pretence attached to Mr Essex. He discloses his respect and thanks to both fellow perfomers and critics alike. I would recommend "A Charmed Life" to all would be's / wanna be's. The book like its Author exudes integrity and is a true testament. I am sure those to whom it is dedicated are extremely proud of him. David Essex is without doubt one of Britain's greatest performers (long may he continue). I like many others look forward to the next 50 years! Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)   1 of 1 people found the following review helpful: 1.0 out of 5 stars A list of events in David Essex life, 8 Feb 2009 By  A. R. Neville - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    This review is from: A Charmed Life: The Autobiography of David Essex (Paperback) No real insight into Davids life, just a boring list of events, I would not recommend this book and I speak as an ardent fan. Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this) Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review › See all 6 customer reviews...		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars Good read If you're expecting him to "dish the dirt" on what he got up to in the 1970's as I was, you'll be disappointed. It's a "safe" book written by a clean cut popstar. Published 16 days ago by Glenn Philip Williams 3.0 out of 5 stars david essex autobiography a charmed life I am rather dissapointed in the state of the book as it had a rip on the dustcover and a dent on the front. Published 1 month ago by Mrs. Eileen M. Roberts 4.0 out of 5 stars A Charmed Life:The Autobiography of David Essex It was a pleasure to read this book,It made me laugh a lot,and also cry in the manner it was written ,very heart-warming,the hardships endured to obtain the recognition David... Read more Published on 15 Aug 2004 by angelagriff Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews › See all 6 customer reviews...

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