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Michael Palin
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Michael Palin's diaries begin in the late 1960s when he began writing for hugely popular programs. He recounts how Monty Python emerged and triumphed. From the success and cult status brought by Monty Python, Palin shares stories from their world tours, their stay at hotels recently trashed by Led Zeppelin, their battles over censorship, and how individually the Pythons went their separate ways. Yet at the same time they were working on the now celebrated series of films, including The Holy Grail, many of whose lines are known by heart to a considerable portion of the English-speaking world.
The birth and childhood of his three children, learning to cope as a young man with celebrity, his friendship with George Harrison, and all the trials of a peripatetic life are also essential ingredients of these diaries. A perceptive and funny chronicle, the diaries are a rich portrait of a fascinating period.
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By: David Mitchell
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From the voice of a generation: the most highly anticipated autobiography of the year, and the story of a man who wanted The Who to be called The Hair; wanted to be a sculptor, a journalist, a dancer and a graphic designer; became a musician, composer, librettist, fiction writer, literary editor, sailor; drank too much and nearly died; detached from his body in an airplane, on LSD, and nearly died; planned to write his memoir when he was 21; and published this book at 67.
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Glad To Meet You
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If you're a man of a certain age you'll know there comes a point in life when getting a sports car and over-analysing your contribution to society sounds like a really good idea. With a good job in sales and marketing and a nice house in Manchester that he shared with his wife and kids, John Bishop was no different when he turned the dreaded 4-0. But instead of spanking a load of cash on a car that would have made him look like a senior stylist at Vidal Sassoon, he stumbled onto a pathway that ultimately lead him to become one of the nation's best loved comedians.
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Heartwarming and Funny
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Guy Pratt came of age just as bass playing became sexy. Having dallied with punk legend Sylvain Sylvain, Pratt suddenly found himself on Top of the Pops and supporting David Bowie with smooth Australian outfit Icehouse. He became bass player to the stars, crawling from studio to bar and hotel to stadium Portakabin with the likes of Pink Floyd, Robert Palmer, Womack &Womack and Bryan Ferry. Guy has recorded with everyone from Madonna and Michael Jackson to McFly.
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Best book on Audible by a bass player!
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Journalist, presenter, broadcaster, husband, father, vigorous all-rounder – Alan Partridge – a man with a fascinating past and an amazing future. Gregarious and popular, yet Alan’s never happier than when relaxing in his own five-bedroom, south-built house with three acres of land and access to a private stream. But who is this mysterious enigma? Alan Gordon Partridge is the best – and best-loved – radio presenter in the region. Born into a changing world of rationing, Teddy Boys, apes in space and the launch of ITV, Alan’s broadcasting career began as chief DJ of Radio Smile....
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An Anglican giant among pygmies
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Philip Norman turns his formidable talent to the Beatle for whom belonging to the world's most beloved pop group was never enough. Drawing on previously untapped sources, and with unprecedented access to all the major characters, here is the definitive portrait of John Lennon. This biography takes a fresh and penetrating look at Lennon's much-chronicled life, including the songs that have turned him, posthumously, into almost a secular saint.
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Really Bad Abridgement Job (slash job)
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We would be friends
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In American on Purpose, Craig Ferguson delivers a moving and achingly funny memoir of living the American dream as he journeys from the mean streets of Glasgow, Scotland, to the comedic promised land of Hollywood. Along the way, he stumbles through several attempts to make his mark - as a punk rock musician, a construction worker, a bouncer, and, tragically, a modern dancer.
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Unabashedly Honest
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Dropped Names
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Captured forever in a unique memoir, Frank Langella's myriad encounters with some of the past century's most famous human beings are profoundly affecting, funny, wicked, sometimes shocking, and utterly irresistible. With sharp wit and a perceptive eye, Mr. Langella takes us with him into the private worlds and privileged lives of movie stars, presidents, royalty, literary lions, the social elite, and the greats of the Broadway stage.
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Delightful
- By Kathy on 04-03-12
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- Douglas
- 02-19-09
A great romp.
What a treat to have Michael Palin read his own diary. The audio format of this book adds in another wonderful dimension to a great story of the ascension to fame, and the difficulties of keeping five incredible comedic geniuses focused and from flying apart at the seams.
The telling of his hosting of Saturday Night Live had me crying from laughter in my car. Other things such as John Cleese' apparent desire to branch out, Graham Chapman's alcoholism, and how Michael deals with the death of his father, are deeply touching and show that he is still an ordinary guy that just happens to be an international icon.
A great listen, and a great performance from Palin in the reading.
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- TimTam
- 09-30-18
always wanted to know what he was thinking
I really loved hearing the thoughts of an aspiring Michael Palin. I watched Monty Python's Flying Circus as a kid and loved the movies whenever I could. just hearing his adventures was fantastic, made me feel like I was having a drink with a friend.
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- Harvey Lime
- 07-18-18
I have fallen in love with MP
I had no idea he was such a gentle, thoughtful person and his terse but poetic diary entries provide such contrast and depth to the Python world and priceless anecdotes.
An achingly modest genius
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- Courtney Lampshire
- 01-06-23
Amazing
Michael Palin has been my favorite python since I was a child and this insightful diary of his time as a python on cements his position as my favorite. He is a wonderful father, husband and friend. He also loved what he did and was always humble. Loved it!!
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- MovieGuy
- 01-24-18
Loved Loved Loved This (Audio)Book!
I've been a Monty Python fan, and Michael Palin fan for years, so this seemed like a potentially fun book to listen to.
I loved it! It really is laid out like a diary, but a very thorough one. The book takes us through the beginning of Monty Python, with the tv show, and then on through "The Life Of Brian" movie. That's sadly where it ends, leaving me wanting more more more!
Anyway, it's a must-read/listen for anyone that likes Monty Python.
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- Colonel
- 11-24-17
Great Biography Of An ICON
Great Biography of a great actor/comedian/story teller. His life was well told through his own words from his book. This is a great book on an icon's life during a period of time.
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- Dr. Michael Hfuhruhurr
- 01-10-20
I was surprised how much I liked it
Though I've been a lifelong Python fan, I never realized how observant and interesting Michael Palin really is. I was expecting a long recitation of dates and mundane events with a few gems here and there. Instead, I was immediately sucked in and transfixed by Michael's descriptions and impressions.
Besides filling in a lot of gaps in my knowledge of the Pythons through the years, this book also reinforced my sense of just how deep the intellectual and artistic veins run through these guys.
A very enjoyable, enlightening and memorable listen. Really hope there's going to be a 1980-now sequel coming.
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- Pat
- 09-11-24
Diary gave details and Depth and a different take
Because Michael Palin used what he had written daily back then, one could experience things like feelings, that get fuzzy with time and remembered differently. Also loved the details of food and drink and how his family fit in his busy life. Most of all I like how the group had such respect for each other, and their talent and working together. They just loved being silly and laughing. Also enjoyed Hearing Michael Palin's own voice,
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- Amazon Customer
- 12-31-21
Too Short
Loved it and wish it lasted longer. John Cleese's "So Anyway.." is 9+ hours and lead me here.
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- stguinn
- 03-09-18
Very nice.
This was an interesting view of Monty Python from within. Palin's an excellent tour guide.
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