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Funny Peculiar

The Autobiography

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Funny Peculiar

By: Will Young
Narrated by: Will Young
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In 2001 Will Young shot to fame as the first winner of Pop Idol. It was clear from the start that he would never be a typical pop star - and more than ten years later he has become one of our best-loved and most intriguing artists.

From his dramatic experiences on Pop Idol; to coming out in the glare of the media spotlight; to his valiant struggles against depression; to the crazy reality of being famous, Will is open about both the highs and lows of his life. He also provides sound and practical advice on dealing with the DVLA helpline - something that has been woefully neglected by all other celebrity memoirs.

If you have ever wondered what it's like to attend a fashion show (and find yourself accidentally waving at Anna Wintour); how it feels to sing in front of thousands while fighting a catastrophic bout of low self-esteem; or be subjected to the terror that is a This Morning 'makeover', then Funny Peculiar reveals all. It also reveals what not to say if you ever meet David Beckham.

Moving, witty and scrupulously honest, Funny Peculiar is a refreshingly different and fascinating autobiography by a true original.©2012 Will Young Biographies & Memoirs Entertainment & Celebrities Music Celebrity Biography Funny Witty
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excellent hilarious and heart warming couldn't stop listening will bought the book to life with his honesty

fantastic story read brilliantly

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I've enjoyed this book so much. Will writes from the heart and gives a very honest, witty and open account of his life to date.
I had never imagined he had suffered from depression and his openess about the subject is touching. I love that he reads it himself and was sorry when it finished. I will miss his voice keeping me company.
listening made me revisit some of his music and he really is a very under rated performer in my opinion. 10/10

Honest, funny and a little sad. A great listen

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To hear something so, honest and true is rare. People like to skip over the truth of things to colour themselves in certain ways. Will Young has not done this, instead has committed himself to the bare truths of himself.

And as such has created a wonderful, funny, witty, sad, and beautiful book that I could listen to again and again.

It has helped me greatly to know that even with mental health issues, someone as talented as him has done so much as continues too. It gives me hope that I can as well.

Thank you Xxx

Love this so much!

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I've always loved Will Young's music. And I can remember how emotional it was watching him win Pop Idol and singing Evergreen at the end. But it saddens me to realise how much pain is caused by a world that is not excepting of everyone. Everyone on this planet deserves to be proud of who they are and not feel ashamed and to live their life how they want to. Will if you are reading this, you are a lovely young man who I know will find happiness with someone. You should be so proud of who you are and all your talents and achievements. Wishing you a happy life! x

Will Young A Man To Be Proud

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As a former Depressive myself this book help me see the funny side of depression.

Interesting & Funny in bits.

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