The Fish 10963 Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Most "autobigraphies" are written by others, it's true. The subject still goes through it with the ghost writer to make sure they're painted in the most flattering light. That's why I said they're the same as official biographies normally. I'm confused... are we disagreeing about who's agreeing with eachother the most? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 More to the point, what sort of cunt reads them? See the OP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 46027 Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 I found Peter Kay's alittle boring. The worst one I've read was Ginolas, infact I didnt finish it cos it was so bad. I hate it when the book is just an excuse to publicly air all your grievances. Ginola's was fucking hilariously bad. I've got a signed copy. I love how he starts one chapter with some profound lyrics to describe our failure to win the title.....from a Lightning Seeds song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 46027 Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Marlon Brando's is a good read btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 21992 Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 I found Peter Kay's alittle boring. The worst one I've read was Ginolas, infact I didnt finish it cos it was so bad. I hate it when the book is just an excuse to publicly air all your grievances. Ginola's was fucking hilariously bad. I've got a signed copy. I love how he starts one chapter with some profound lyrics to describe our failure to win the title.....from a Lightning Seeds song. Sounds so bad it's good. Nothing to do with autobiographies, but I was pleasantly surprised Cantona didn't come across as a twat in his recent film. He was/is a lot cooler than Ginola tbf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 175 Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Recently read Peter Ustinov's, very disapointed, for someone who was such a great raconteur it was a huge let down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetleftpeg 0 Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 I'll agree with Alex and say that most autobiographies are total shite, especially footballers. It's the same old shit, although you do get the very rare footballer who has the balls to tell some stories. I bought Kevin Pietersen's for a couple of quid in the airport bargain bucket a couple of years back and what a prize prick the man is. His whole book is all about all the people he's falling out with, how he can't understand why they've falling out with him, and basically how great he is. What a tit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 7169 Posted August 4, 2009 Author Share Posted August 4, 2009 More to the point, what sort of cunt reads them? See the OP most autobiographies / official biographies (normally exactly the same thing anyway) are terrible snorefests. I take it your mates told you this, seeing as you wouldnt read one yourself of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 (edited) More to the point, what sort of cunt reads them? See the OP most autobiographies / official biographies (normally exactly the same thing anyway) are terrible snorefests. I take it your mates told you this, seeing as you wouldnt read one yourself of course I've read the odd one like but you don't need to stick your hand in the fire to know it burns, do you? Des Lynam's? Fuck me Edited August 4, 2009 by alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 7169 Posted August 4, 2009 Author Share Posted August 4, 2009 It was in the communal bookcase on holiday if you must know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 It was in the communal bookcase on holiday if you must know! Yeah, yeah. The worst ones (I imagine, obviously) are when people bring one out after they're about 19. Wayne Rooney'll be onto his 5th or 6th before he retires. I hear Gol loved Frank Lampard's though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 31199 Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 I hear Gol loved Frank Lampard's though. Is there a reason he no longer posts on here? (Gol not FL btw) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 I hear Gol loved Frank Lampard's though. Is there a reason he no longer posts on here? (Gol not FL btw) Probably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10963 Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 He got as fat as his man-crush and so when he tried to log in, the system couldn't recognise the individual keystrokes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooner 243 Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Papa John- John Phillips autobiography shocking the amount of illicit substances that man has put in in body, even more shocking is how he administered some of it (man I hate needles) classic though, especially the part where Keith richards gets him off heroine by getting him addicted to coke.......seems like a good trade.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob W 0 Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Young Stalin - never realised he was a TALENTED monster So talented he wrote it from the grave apparently. Relating to the OP though, most autobiographies / official biographies (normally exactly the same thing anyway) are terrible snorefests. well spotted young shaver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanTheMan 0 Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 Vinnie Jones- must have got himself a good ghost writer cos he comes across as a very sensitive and easy to sympathise with bloke! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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