Posted June 26, 201213 yr Post all snippets in here. Maura Brickell @Red_Books Here is some nice news: we are working with Little,Brown and Will Young on his book, Funny Peculiar, out October http://ow.ly/bPr5e http://riotcommunications.com/cms/data/images//Latest%20news/willyoung2012_0187-250.jpg From The Evening Standard. WILL Young, winner of 2002 Pop Idol, is marking the decade since his victory with an autobiography. The singer, whose hits include Evergreen and Jealousy, chose speaking over singing last night at Kettner’s in Soho as he read from his book, Funny Peculiar, due out in the autumn. Music impresario Simon Cowell, who bizarrely to this day still resents Young’s victory over Gareth Gates in Pop Idol, features “a tiny bit” in the tome. Young also noted that his relegation to the second row by Burberry at London Fashion Week was the first step to being a “washed-up hasbeen”. “Before you know it,” he said, “there you are, sashaying across the ice in a spangly one-piece, skating for your life on Dancing on Ice”. Gates appeared on the ITV show back in 2008. From the Independent. Will Young's autobiography Funny Peculiar, which is due from Little, Brown in October, is going to be really quite good, Between the Covers can exclusively reveal. Young threw a pre-launch party for booksellers at Kettner's in Soho on Wednesday (in the room in which Oscar Wilde was once arrested), and read from the book, which he is actually writing himself – almost uniquely among celebrity memoirists. His chapter "Second Row at Burberry", about friendship, fashion and Anna Wintour, is funny and well-written, and Young is keeping up a rigorous daily 4,000 words in order to meet his copy deadline. The idea for the book came to Young while working on the script for an as-yet-uncommissioned comedy drama, he told The IoS, and kept finding himself writing about his own life. "I've been very candid," he promises. *** http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-enter ... 78486.html Edited June 26, 201213 yr by truly talented
June 26, 201213 yr I hope that pic is on the cover, it's so nice. Haven't preordered, I couldn't decide whether to get paperback or hardback. :D
June 26, 201213 yr Thanks TT for the news about Will's autobiography "Funny Peculiar", great title by the way and this bit made me laugh out loud. Young also noted that his relegation to the second row by Burberry at London Fashion Week was the first step to being a “washed-up hasbeen”. “Before you know it,” he said, “there you are, sashaying across the ice in a spangly one-piece, skating for your life on Dancing on Ice”. :lol:
June 27, 201213 yr I hope that pic is on the cover, it's so nice. Haven't preordered, I couldn't decide whether to get paperback or hardback. :D I think I'll get hardback. The cover (and pages) should last longer with my constant reading and turning the pages. :lol: Anyway the other ones are hardback.
July 13, 201212 yr Wimbledon bookfest 6th to 14th October Latest news,,,,, Sebastian Faulks & Will Young just confirmed. Details will follow. http://www.wimbledonbookfest.org/
August 21, 201212 yr Tweet from Will :D along with @LittleBrownUK, i'm pleased to reveal the cover to 'Funny Peculiar' coming son to a good bookstore near you! pic.twitter.com/DMRsbzOl
August 21, 201212 yr What did he say to Beckham :lol: On 11th October 2012 Sphere will publish Will Young's Funny Peculiar: The Autobiography, and we are now delighted to share with you, his fans and friends, the cover in all its glory. We hope you like it as much as we do! Warm, emotionally honest and very very funny, we invite you to meet the real Will Young. Why not pre-order now from all good book retailers to guarantee your copy. Amazon.co.uk | Waterstones.com | whsmith.co.uk | Tesco.com | Play.com | Bookdepository.co.uk 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 tells you 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. http://www.littlebrownbooks.net/willyoungcover/
August 21, 201212 yr Author Thanks Sunday. So looking forward to reading this 'refreshingly different' read. :D
August 22, 201212 yr Thanks for the latest on Funny Peculiar, really liking the cover too. :heart: http://www.willyoung.co.uk/storage/media/willyoung.co.uk/2012/08-21/6/6/1345550249_57391c3bdbba03dc654cd6559151688a.jpg
August 22, 201212 yr Suggy - looking at the pic in your signature and the pic for the front cover of the book, you'd hardly think they were the same person. How he has grown in stature.
September 6, 201212 yr Author Thanks to Jackie. Rhik Samadder@whatsamadder @will_young31 I read Funny Peculiar and it was funnier than a schnauzer in a tutu. Excellent work Young 1. :lol: Apparently he writes for the Guardian.
September 18, 201212 yr Will's doing a book signing at Waterstones in Bluewater on the 19th October. Too far for me - hope we get feedback from those who go :dance: Waterstones Croydon @WaterstonesCroy Signing at @Bluewaterstones Friday, 19 October 2012, 12:30PM - 1:30PM @will_young31 #Croydon Kelly Gower @WellyBellyBoo @WaterstonesCroy so @will_young31 ISN'T signing at Croydon? #badtimes maybe he'll consider it..... Pleeeeaaasssseeee!!!!!!! Waterstones Croydon @WaterstonesCroy @WellyBellyBoo @will_young31 No, He is at Bluewater. We did ask the day the news came out about his book but no luck.Looks like it may be the only one. Editing to add - there's another: In London and the day it's released: Who: Will Young When: 12.30pm, Thursday 11th Oct Where: WH Smiths Selfridges, London Info: First Come, First Served WILL YOUNG announces book signing for October in London! http://www.cravengossip.com/signings.htm Edited September 20, 201212 yr by munchkin
September 21, 201212 yr Author Sphere, XIX Management and Riot Communications are proud to announce WILL YOUNG’s full Funny, Peculiar book tour dates. Funny, Peculiar is Will Young’s Autobiography. From his dramatic experiences on Pop Idol to the crazy reality of being famous and everything in-between, Will is open, witty and scrupulously honest. Find out more about the book and how to pre-order here: http://www.littlebrownbooks.net/willyoungcover/ WILL YOUNG’s book tour dates: Thursday 11th October 12.30pm -1.30pm Public book signing at Selfridges & Co 400 Oxford Street London W1A 1AB Get more info and pre-order your copy by calling 0207 318 3678 or visit http://style.selfridges.com/whats-on/will-youngSunday 14th October 1.00pm Book reading and Q&A as part of Wimbledon Book Festival. This is a ticketed event. Big Tent, Wimbledon Common London Tickets: £20.00 includes a pre-signed copy of Funny Peculiar: The Autobiography (RRP: £18.99). A dedicated signing session will take place at the end of the event. For more info: http://www.wimbledonbookfest.org/ Friday 19th October 12.30 – 1.30pm Book signing at Waterstones Bluewater West Village Greenhithe Bluewater Kent DA9 9SE Get more info and pre-order your copy by calling 01322 624 831 or visit http://www.waterstones.com/waterstonesw ... Will Young Friday 26th October 12.30 – 1.30pm Lunchtime Literary Salon at Waterstones Piccadilly Book reading and Q&A with Will Young. This is a ticketed event and capacity is limited. 203/206 Piccadilly London W1J 9HD Tickets include wine, canapés and a copy of Funny Peculiar (RRP £18.99): £16.00 (or £8.00 without the book) Visit http://www.waterstones.com/waterstonesw ... entHome.do To win tickets to this event click here: http://www.littlebrownbooks.net/seewillyoung/ Friday 2nd November 12.30-1.30pm Book Signing at WH Smiths in Milton Keynes 126 Midsummer Arcade Secklow Gate East Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK9 3BA Get more info and pre-order your copy by calling 01908 606778 or visit http://www.whsmith.co.uk/Support/InStoreSignings.aspx Edited September 21, 201212 yr by truly talented
September 21, 201212 yr Yess :dance: I phoned WHS and they haven't yet confirmed the Terms and Conditions. Hope it happens :D
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