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1. 1. Truths, Half Truths and Little White Lies

   Frost, Nick, 1970-

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   Often memoirs of famous people give you the impression that from a young age they were destined for stardom and great things. Nick Frost’s book has you marvelling that he managed to leave the house, let alone have a successful career, what…Read moreRead more of this annotation

2. 2. Yes Please

   Poehler, Amy, 1971-

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   This book got me through some stuff. It's rare to read something by someone in Hollywood that's this down to earth and lacking in "here's why I'm so great" boastfulness. Poehler is revealing and heartfelt and this book actually made me…Read moreRead more of this annotation

3. 3. Absolute Pandemonium

   a Memoir

   Blessed, Brian, 1936-

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   Brian Blessed is a mad bugger. Everything in this book is as dramatic as his beard, from his mother's suffering at the hands of a cruel step-family, to descriptions of Peter O'Toole's legendary drunkenness, each anecdote is the perfect…Read moreRead more of this annotation

4. 4. Stuff I Forgot to Tell My Daughter

   A'Court, Michèle, 1961-

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   Comedian, mother and feminist Michele A'Court has a lot of wisdom to share and the jokes are liberally distributed throughout. Heartwarming, smart and sassy. I do hope she writes more. Also available as an eBook.

5. 5. You're Never Weird on the Internet (almost)

   a Memoir

   Day, Felicia, 1979-

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   Day has had an unusual life. Homeschooled, brilliant and naive, she found a sense of community on the Internet and she created her own place there. She opens up about her anxiety issues, World of Warcraft addiction and her journey through…Read moreRead more of this annotation

6. 6. As You Wish

   Inconceivable Tales From the Making of The Princess Bride

   Elwes, Cary, 1962-

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   A little dry and dull in places, to be honest (everyone is so terribly nice), but includes some great recollections from Wallace Shawn, Billy Crystal, Robin Wright and others which makes it an absolute must-read for any fans of The…Read moreRead more of this annotation