Product Description

James Whale is back, this time in paperback! "Almost a Celebrity" is the no-holds-barred autobiography of radio shock jock James Whale, a man who, for over thirty years, has never been afraid to say the unsayable. Written in his typically deadpan style, "Almost a Celebrity" charts James' rise to the top - with plenty of trademark rants along the way - from his Surrey childhood, where he avoided school by hanging out in Soho strip joints, through his humble beginnings in local radio, via the eponymous TV show which made his name, to his current status as late-night king of the airwaves.Throughout his life, James has never been a stranger to controversy. His outspoken opinions have led to numerous TV and radio watchdog enquiries, death threats, and even his arrest. In 2000, he confronted his toughest opponent so far, when he was diagnosed with cancer and given only months to live. An inspiration to millions, James Whale is a genuine man of the people. And - as usual - there's no stopping him from telling his story in his own engaging, inimitable way.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #291217 in Books
• Published on: 2008-10-09
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 264 pages

Zoo Magazine, 12 Oct 07
"Whale's been the subject of many a Watchdog enquiry, death threats and at least one arrest... an entertaining read"

Customer Reviews

A must read!
As someone who doesn't normally read biographies I was surprised when I couldn't actually put this book down. I was bought it as a birthday present. I am a listener of his radio show - but didn't really know the man behind the voice enormously well. His outspoken style translates well into the written word.

His life story is interspersed with a number of sections on his views on important issues of the day. I heartily recommend this book because it does make you chuckle, cry a little, and raise your eyebrows at times.

I know a number of other Radio `Personalities' are releasing books currently, but I would give those a miss and read this instead. I really do hope that he will write another book in the near future. Enjoy!

James Whale
I found this book an interesting read , he describes with great compassion all the heartache that he has had ,from the death of his parents to being diagnosed with cancer .If you are looking for a good book to read get this one .

Brilliant!!
what a great book! Couldnt keep my eyes off it! Better than that fat git Jon Guant's book & and that anti Liverpool
guy, Alan Brazil's.