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Freak Unique: My Story (Hardcover)

by Pete Burns (Author)
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Product details

  • Hardcover: 288 pages
  • Publisher: John Blake Publishing Ltd; First Edition edition (28 April 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 184454298X
  • ISBN-13: 978-1844542987
  • Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 16 x 2.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 141,323 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Pete Burns has found a new audience with his outrageous antics on Celebrity Big Brother. Whether being berated for wearing an alleged 'gorilla' coat, or destroying any one of his housemates with a withering putdown, he's the undoubted star of the show. But there's much more to Pete than meets the eye - and what with his extraordinary features and sense of fashion, that really saying something. He became a star with the band Dead Or Alive, who had a huge hit with "You Spin Me Round (Like A Record)" in the mid-80s, but until now he has never told his own amazing story. It includes frank details of his affairs with major rock stars, his long-time marriage, how he had to sell his GBP 2m house to pay for the plastic surgery that went wrong and caused horrific injuries to his lips. He's had an amazing career and still commands a huge global following. When it came to going into the Big Brother house, Pete declared he was not going to be a team player - and this sensational book about his life shows how he's always been a true individual and a born star.

About the Author
Pete Burns was born on 5 August 1959. He played in a number of bands before forming Dead Or Alive, whose members included Wayne Hussey of the Mission. He has been a producer as well as a star performer.

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Big hope turns to big dissapointment!, 20 May 2006
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I've followed Petes personal and professional story since the very early eightites, sometimes with delight and sometimes not. Whatever he's done I've either loved or hated it, but I've always been interested in it. Sorry to say it doesn't apply to this book. Lets start with the bad, firstly the length. It's huge print on very few pages, almost as if it were written for a child. I'll be the first to admit I'm probably not the fastest person to finish off a book, but this was read from cover to cover in about 4 hours. Second problem is the content. All of the subjects covered seem to be totally glossed over. There is nothing here written in enough detail to emerse yourself in. Everything feels like it gets a quick mention but nothing is persued fully. There must be so much of his life thats been missed out completely. Thirdly, Pete's personality is nowhere to be found. His quick wit, snappy one-liners and dry humour are completely gone. You can read it from cover to cover but very rarely does it provoke any emotion. Fourth, the included pictures are abysmal. They really are the poorsest of the poor quality. Moving on to the good points - none! It's so painful to have to rip this book apart because I'd normally be the first to defend him but it feels like it was written in an afternoon just for the sake of something to do. I've been waiting for this book to find out more about one of the most charismatic stars of recent times and I really feel let down by this.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars DULL , DULL , DULL , 17 May 2006
After waiting in anticipation for this book to come out i found it to be rushed and all about the money making.
I would like to have learn't more about his childhood and relationships and not just about the music.
after all, those who watched Big Brother wanted to read about the extrovert and flamboyancy we don't all remember the music.
As a big reader of autobiography and my i have read a lot i found this to be very disappointing.
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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars A fuzzy felt book, 25 May 2006
This is just one example of a very poor and badly written autobiography. Chucked out to cash in on his realease from Big Brother (well, at least he was honest he needed the money) . This is not the true or full Pete Burns story and doesn't do him justice. I think Pete will be very dissapointed with this effort when he looks back. He will never have the chance again to tell his story.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Rubbish
This book is nothing but rubbish i am only glad i found out by paying one pence for it. Its a book about a Guy that is so desperate for money has decided to pop it all down as a... Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Plastic Surgery Disasters
This is a strange kind of read...it starts in a chronological way and then mid-way through it just seems to skip all over the place..and you lose where you are... Read more
Published 18 months ago by T. Satchwell

5.0 out of 5 stars You Spin Me Right Round ...
'Freak Unique' is in my opinion a brilliant autobiography. If you are a fan of Pete then you'll just love this masterpiece! Read more
Published 23 months ago by Slashed Roses

2.0 out of 5 stars Snore!
I was excited at the prospect of Pete Burns writing an autobiography, by purchasing this book I hoped he would provide me with an insight into his feelings. Read more
Published on 2 Mar 2007 by L. L. Williamson

2.0 out of 5 stars A wasted opportunity...
I'm a great admirer of Pete Burns & Dead Or Alive, so was very excited at the prospect of him releasing an autobiography. Read more
Published on 22 Jan 2007 by GWM

4.0 out of 5 stars more to him than this
Firstly I should point out that I am a huge admirer of Pete Burns. When he first burst on the scene with 'Misty Circles' I was captivated by his glorious voice and the way his... Read more
Published on 17 Sep 2006 by Robert James

4.0 out of 5 stars Far More than a Celebrity BB Contestant........!!!
I almost wish all references to Celebrity Big Brother had been left out of this book ............!!! Read more
Published on 4 Jul 2006 by Mr. A. R. Banyer

3.0 out of 5 stars I...I...I...want surprises...
...but you don't get them here. As a U.S. longtime fan of Pete and DOA (having bought all of DOA's 12"s and LPs back when they were first released, I even made my own custom DOA... Read more
Published on 25 Jun 2006 by G. Mitchell

4.0 out of 5 stars This may spin your opinion of Pete Right Round!!!
I enjoyed this book immensely. Its content and the style it is written in makes it unputdownable. You feel like Pete is talking to you personally. Read more
Published on 8 Jun 2006 by C. von Simson

3.0 out of 5 stars A BRILLIANT STORY...BADLY TOLD!!!
I have been a huge fan of mr burns since my teens and have waited for this book for what seems like ages!

the story of pete is very interesting... Read more
Published on 30 May 2006 by Mr. Nathan Armstrong

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