Synopses & Reviews
Comedian, talk show host, and all-round entertainer, multi-award winning Paul O'Grady is one of the most popular figures on television. But his real-life journey has been more dramatic than any of his on-stage stories. Born into an Irish Catholic household in Birkenhead, Paul was always determined to live a colorful life. He was a boxing champion as a boy and became a father as a teenager. He has been a barman in a brothel and spent his first years in London working as a caregiver to some of the city's most at-risk kids. In this intriguing biography, Neil Simpson reveals the extraordinary highs and the terrible lows of Paul's life. Topics addressed include Lily Savages origins as a way to make more money and help Paul take his mind off the horrors he saw as a social worker; the difficulties faced by the blonde bombsite from Birkenhead” to break into the entertainment mainstream; and why Paul decided to risk everything by throwing off Lily's wig and carve out a new career as himself. Frequently hilarious and sometimes heart-wrenchingly sad, Paul O'Grady has always lived his life on a rollercoaster of emotions. Today he is a proud grandfather, a multimillionaire, and a man loved by millions of devoted fans. This is his incredible story.
Synopsis
Comedian, talk-show host and all-round entertainer, Paul O'Grady is one of the most popular figures on British television. In this humorous new biography, Neil Simpson paints a fascinating and novel portrait of the wild and incredible man so beloved by the public.
About the Author
Neil Simpson is the author of many celebrity biographies including Billie Piper, Charlotte Church, Gordon Ramsay, Jade's World, and Kings of Comedy.