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OverviewPaddy McGuinness surprises everyone, including himself, with his story of young Patrick, the tearaway teen from Bolton who ended up on prime-time TV. Get the kettle on, the biscuits out and settle in for a belting read. Let Paddy McGuinness take you back, far, far away from celebrity land, to a two-up, two-down terrace in 1970s Bolton, where he grew up. They were happy times, but money was tight. Paddy slept on a mattress he dragged in from the street, and at 17 he struggled severely with the stress of juggling a college course and two jobs to support his beloved mum. But while cash may have been short, grit and wit were in over-supply, and this is the improbable true story of the lad who went from kipping in abandoned cars in Bolton to racing supercars on Top Gear, via laying concrete floors in prisons, a lively career in a leisure centre, a showbiz intervention by school pal Peter Kay and eye-popping adventures in the world of teledom. There has been mischief and misadventure, joy and sorry, huge success and unexpected challenges. It's a lifey well lived, and an unforgettable personal memoir written from the heart. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Paddy McGuinnessPublisher: Ebury Publishing Imprint: Ebury Press Dimensions: Width: 12.60cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 19.80cm Weight: 0.253kg ISBN: 9781529109375ISBN 10: 152910937 Pages: 320 Publication Date: 09 June 2022 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsReviews'Many hilarious anecdotes' * The Sun * Author InformationPaddy McGuinness is a comedian, actor and television presenter. School friend Peter Kay gave him his first acting break with roles in That Peter Kay Thing (2000), Phoenix Nights (2000-1) and Max and Paddy's Road to Nowhere (2004). He's now best known as presenter of Top Gear and A Question of Sport. He lives in Cheshire with his wife, Christine, and their three children. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |