Parky: My Autobiography (edition 2008)

by Michael Parkinson

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From prize-winning journalist to talk show king on a show voted one of the top 10 British TV programs of all time, Michael Parkinson's starry career spans more than 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 shows. 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.… (more)

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Title:	Parky: My Autobiography
Authors:	Michael Parkinson
Info:	Hodder (2008), Edition: Export/Airside/Ireland e., Paperback, 400 pages
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Funny and as you would expect long and engaging.

Many, many stories about people who were on his show. Loved it (

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Ken-Me-Old-Mate | Sep 24, 2020 |

An entertaining autobiography of someone who largely met his ambitions, apart from playing cricket for Yorkshire, meeting and interviewing most of his boyhood heroes of music and film, two of his greatest passions. A well-written, amusing life story, although a bit strange the text always refers to men's trousers as pants, I'm sure they don't say that in Yorkshire! (

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edwardsgt | Feb 11, 2020 |

Entertaining read, with a number of good anecdotes. (

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EricCostello | Jul 22, 2017 |

I loved the Parkinson TV show growing up. His guests were usually funny and the interviews were entertaining. I enjoyed the book a bit slow in parts but live isn;t always fast paced. He seemed to go from one thing to another with little planning. If you enjoyed the show you'll enjoy the book. I didn't realise he spent so much time in Australia. (

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Neale | Feb 2, 2012 |

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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AAndrea | Jan 9, 2009 |

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Törngren, Erland	Translator	secondary author	some editions	confirmed

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Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England, 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 talk show king on a show voted one of the top 10 British TV programs of all time, Michael Parkinson's starry career spans more than 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 shows. 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.

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