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The Life and Loves of a He Devil

A Memoir
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The Life and Loves of a He Devil is a candid and humorous memoir by Graham Norton, where he explores the various passions that have shaped his life. With engaging anecdotes and wit, Norton delves into themes such as fame, family, and friendship, offering a personal glimpse into his journey from a small-town boy to a beloved television personality. The book brims with warmth and charm, making it a delightful read for fans of his storytelling.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate humorous and candid memoirs from beloved television personalities. It offers a delightful glimpse into the personal and professional life of its author, filled with wit and warmth, perfect for readers interested in the quirky adventures and loves that shape an entertainer’s life.

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Revealing, moving and brilliantly funny, Graham Norton tells the story of his life through the things he loves in his brand new memoir.

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'It seems to me that we are all made up of the things we adore, and by telling my stories through the prism of my passions I hope you will get an insight into my life.'

In his new autobiography, written with characteristic humour and often outrageous candour, Graham shows that life is more than just a series of dates and it's really the things you love that make you who you are. From his beloved dogs to his rediscovered love of Ireland, the men Graham has loved and lost to his love affair with New York.

It's been ten years since Graham last hit our shelves, and being a decade older, he has come to realise that what makes a life interesting is less what happens to you and more what inspires and drives you.

Graham Norton's career has spanned the last two decades, seeing him transition from 'risqué Channel 4 comedian to national treasure' (Evening Standard), and he has entertained an audience of millions in Father Ted, as the hilarious host of Eurovision, and on his primetime BBC1 TV and weekly BBC Radio 2 shows. He is loved across the nation for his delight in the peculiar and for his ability to find humour and a common ground in all that life brings.

In The Life and Loves of a He Devil, Graham shows us it's really the things you love that make you who you are.

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The Life and Loves of a He Devil by Graham Norton is celebrated as a captivating and humorous memoir. Norton crafts an engaging narrative that combines his Irish roots with his successful career, delivering sharp wit and wicked humour. Readers praise his charismatic storytelling, with clever observations and a blend of immodesty and charming self-deprecation evident throughout.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444790283

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 July 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Sceptre

Illustration: line drawings

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 214g

Pages: 304

About the Author

Graham Norton is one of the UK's most treasured comedians and presenters. Born in Clondalkin, a suburb of Dublin, Norton's first big TV appearance was as Father Noel Furlong on Channel 4's Father Ted in the early 1990s. He then secured a prime time slot on Channel 4 with his chat shows So Graham Norton and V Graham Norton.

Known for his quick wit and flamboyant style Graham began hosting a variety of talent shows on BBC1 from Strictly Dance Fever and Andrew Lloyd Webber's How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria? to The Eurovision Song Contest and the BAFTAs. Graham was soon approached by the BBC to front his own self titled chat show The Graham Norton Show in 2007.

Graham Norton has won 5 BAFTAs for Best Entertainment Performace. He presents a show on BBC Radio 2 every Saturday and also writes, as Agony Aunt, weekly in a column for theTelegraph.

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