Parky: My Autobiography by Michael Parkinson

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Parky: My Autobiography

by Michael Parkinson

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An interesting insight into the professional life of Michael Parkinson, focussing on the influences of cricket, media and celebrities, and what made him the man he is today. A typical autobiography with some personal family emotional insights. A fairly short read, easy language, and lots of photos. Not amazing, but does what it says on the tin - if you admire or respect the man, it's worth a read. (

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Barnsley, Yorkshire, UK

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This book celebrates the memory of my parents, the love of Mary, the blessing of our sons Andrew, Nicholas and Michael and the joy of our grandchildren, Emma, Georgina and Ben; Laura and James; Honey, Felix and Sophia.

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Every morning, when I woke, I could see the pit from my bedroom window.

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From prize-winning journalist to chat show king on a show voted one of the top 10 British TV programs of all time, Michael Parkinson's starry career spans over four decades. Now an international celebrity himself, the man from a humble but colorful Yorkshire mining family who can tease out the secrets of even the most reticent star guest, at last reveals his own story, with the easy manner and insight that has kept his audiences fascinated. His distinguished career has involved working on highly acclaimed current affairs and film programs. His wide interests and expertise include jazz, film, soccer, and cricket. Witty, humorous, and blessed with exceptional intellectual clarity, Michael Parkinson's memoir is a joy to read.

(retrieved from Amazon Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:57:57 -0400)

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