Product Description

Celebrities would have us believe they lead a charmed life, and never make mistakes like us mere mortals. Charmed life my arse! With his wicked trademark wit, Ricky Tomlinson reveals the truth: they're just as likely to suffer from bloopers, blunders and bloody awful cock-ups as the rest of us. Packed with hilarious gossip and stories, and with a cast of characters from golden age superstars right through to reality TV wannabes, CELEBRITIES MY ARSE! is the perfect book for anyone who wants to know what goes on when the camera isn't looking ...

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #297463 in Books
• Published on: 2008-02-07
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 256 pages

Review
'With his wicked trademark wit, Ricky Tomlinson lifts the lid on the charmed life of the celebrities and reveals the truth about what happens when the camera isn't rolling. Packed with hilarious gossip and stories, with a cast of characters from golden age superstars to reality TV wannabes, you won't be able to put it down' SUNDAY EXPRESS 'With his wicked trademark wit, Ricky Tomlinson lifts the lid on the charmed life of the celebrities and reveals the truth about what happens when the camera isn't rolling. Packed with hilarious gossip and stories, with a cast of characters from golden age superstars to reality TV wannabes, you won't be able to put it down' SUNDAY EXPRESS

About the Author
Ricky Tomlinson was born in 1939 and grew up in Liverpool. He has starred in many TV series including The Royle Family; Brookside; and Cracker and in films such as Raining Stones; Mike Bassett, England Manager and The 51st State. He lives in Liverpool with his wife, Rita.

Customer Reviews

LAUGHTER MY ARSE
I bought this book as a stiocking filler for my nephew ... and read it through myself in a couple of sittings! To quote that great old Irish comedian Frank Carson," it's a cracker!" There are some hilarious old chestnuts mixed in with some wonderful new stories that will embarrass the life out of so-called stars who think they are something special just because they have fox trotted on our screens or made fools of themselves in the jungle. Ricky (in best Jim Royle mood) shows them no mercy. It is even better than Football My Arse, which was my favourite book last Christmas. Can't wait for your next My Arse book, Ricky. I recommend this book to anybody who likes to laugh out loud when they're reading.

A Very Funny Read
This is a very funny book of celebrity anecdotes and for those of us of certain age brings back memories of certain `celebrities`. In fact, some of the names go back even further than I do.

Ricky Tomlinson is the ideal man to compile this book. Certainly for me while reading the book I had this picture in my mind of Ricky with his heavy Liverpool accent telling these stories down at the local and having everyone in stitches.

As Ricky says `celebrities' would have us believe that they are different animals from us the mere public, but of course it is not true and they can and do makes fools of themselves just like the rest of us. Unfortunately for them some of their bloomers make good newspaper copy and are a press photographers delight.

The book is full of celebrity blunders, plus their silliest quotes. It's a great book to sit down and read on boxing day when all the relatives have gone home and the kids are engrossed with their new toys. Peace and quiet, well we can dream can't we!!

For Tomlinson Completists
This is very much minor Tomlinson, for a good intro to the 'My Arse' tetraology, this user recommends 'Reading My Arse!'