I have just read Peter Kay's Sound of Laughter. I used to think that he was great - but now I think he's a bit of a **** who should have stuck to stand-up comedy.
I used to really like Gordon Ramsey but after reading Humble Pie I now think he's just an arrogant tosser with a mega ego.
I respected Michael Caine until I read his autobiography - another condescending arrogant name dropper - same with Bob Geldof and Frank Skinner.
The only person I think that came out well in her book was Katie Price - I think she showed herself to be far cleverer than she was previously given credit for.
Perhaps I should stick to reading books by people who aren't stuck up their own a.rses too far - I think I'll pop out now and buy Jade Goody's book - or should I?
2007-01-03 23:07:26 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Celebrities
I was actually going to buy Peter Kay's Sound Of Laughter but now I come to think about it I think all those books you have mentioned are probably written by the same ghostwriter.
I usually get books from library or charity shops because I hate putting my hard earned money in those talentless Z lister's bank accounts.
2007-01-04 00:02:34 · answer #1 · answered by georgeygirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes I think, when I begin a biography of someone, I think of them as some sort of perfect person. But then, when you read a biography, you realise that they are, in fact, just humans...who, just like everyone else make mistakes and have bits in their lives that they are not proud of. Maybe some of what they tried to say didn't translate well to the page. Or maybe, because a lot of them are not actually writers, it came across as arrogance...
I guess you still need to respect the person...just because you read the book doesn't mean that that is all there is to that person. That's my opinion anyway...but I know exactly what you mean.
2007-01-03 23:23:34 · answer #2 · answered by mis_lis 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes why not! Jade Goody is a down to earth person, no talent at all! but a lot of cheek and she has done well for herself/the others you just mentioned i agree with all and especially Michael Caine, i saw through him years ago and Ramsey got notoriety through the "F" word some fame eh!//there's a few more i could add to your list but you'll know them
2007-01-03 23:20:11 · answer #3 · answered by srracvuee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe these celebs really wrote their autobiographies - they're all probably ghost-written. It seems a kind of fashion to write an autobiography these days, especially by people who are under 25. I read Leona from X-factor will be having one - who the hell is she? I thought you should wait till you're a bit older to write one...
2007-01-04 02:31:44 · answer #4 · answered by La 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your opinion probably changes because to buy and read these celebrities stories in the first place you were probably a fan of some sort, therefore putting them on a pedestal. when you read a whole book of them the mystery disappears and you see them for what they are. Its like when your boyfriend feels its acceptable to fart in bed and a little bit of the mystery fades..... oh Farty McFart, how I hate you.
PS. If you feel like getting angry - read Geri Halliwell's - aaaarrrgggh
2007-01-03 23:21:34 · answer #5 · answered by Sam 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
to no longer be mean yet, No. You sound such as you have themes. And together as all people has themes, you're making an argument of your themes. To me, it looks like your rather self-based. each and everything is approximately you. you do no longer say something approximately what you will desire to grant a pal.
2016-10-29 23:25:23 · answer #6 · answered by boddie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
blimey u like reading dont ya! lol yea get jade goodys i think she seems really down to earth and nice, i would expect that of peter kay either he seems alrite, i have that book i think i might read it!
2007-01-03 23:13:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats celebs for you, ego maniacs, complaining about their fantastic lifestyle, and some of them can't tell the difference between pepper and salt!
i don't think you you should buy jade goody's book personally but its your choice!
2007-01-04 01:01:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anne Nonny Mouse 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, i suppose because they're *auto*biographies that there's a bit of...vanity there. I mean, these people think their lives are interesting enough that we should read all 500 pages of it.
2007-01-03 23:17:36 · answer #9 · answered by Sudy Nim 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You think that they are perfect but celeberties are people too. so when you see that they also have flaws you don't think so highly of them.
2007-01-03 23:45:01 · answer #10 · answered by :) 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋