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Loading... What a Bobby Dazzler: David Dickinson: The Duke (edition 2004)by David Dickinson (Author)
Work InformationDavid Dickinson: The Duke - What a Bobby Dazzler by David Dickinson
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David Dickinson is a household name, the king of the catchphrase, undisputed darling of daytime TV and a rising star. He's a respected antiques expert and exudes a taste for the finer things in life. But the road to his success has not been as smooth as his patter and he's learnt a lot at the school of hard knocks. of Manchester, and reveals how he discovered at age 12 that he was adopted. David also describes his early foray into wheeling and dealing in the garment industry in Manchester, as well as his stint in Manchester's notorious prison, Strangeways. manager of his international cabaret star wife, Lorne. In his book David describes some of the remarkable people they met on their travels, and discloses the dark and dangerous side of showbiz he had no idea existed. Finally, after building himself a reputation as an antiques dealer to the rich and famous with an eye for treasures, a chance meeting with a TV exec at a barbecue began David's journey to primetime TV on Bargain Hunt, and in his autobiography David shares some of his experiences of sudden celebrity. No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)745.1092The arts Graphic arts and decorative arts Decorative Arts Antiques and collectiblesRatingAverage:
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