Funny Peculiar, Will Young
Funny Peculiar, Will Young
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Funny Peculiar
The Autobiography

Author: Will Young

Narrator: Will Young

Unabridged: 5 hr 4 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/06/2012


Synopsis

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.

About Will Young

Will Young was born in 1979. He has sold nine million records and has been nominated for and won numerous awards including two Brit Awards and an Ivor Novello. Will was the subject of a South Bank Show Special and has also appeared on Question Time twice. He is an established actor, having starred in Mrs Henderson Presents with Dame Judi Dench; he also appeared in Noel Coward's The Vortex at the Royal Exchange Theatre and was cast in a lead role in hit TV series Bedlam. More recently he was a co-producer for Ralph Fiennes' Coriolanus. He lives in London.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Sean on May 05, 2013

I must admit I don't know that much about Will Young except that he won Pop Idol ten years ago, he famously came out afterwards and still maintained a hugely successful career, and I like some of his songs. This is a charmingly self-deprecating book, and it's turned me into a proper fan. Young exagge......more

Goodreads review by Sinead on October 31, 2021

Was interesting from a fan point of view... but it's almost 10 years old now, this book covers Pop Idol up to Caberet.........more

Goodreads review by Joshua on January 24, 2021

As a lifelong Will Young fan (and as someone who’s been long inspired by his work and particularly his openness about his sexuality) this was a true delight to read. It was humorous, candid and light-hearted - whilst also being a direct insight into the life of Will after his winning Pop Idol in 200......more