Oh Miriam!: Stories from an Extraordinary Life
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‘Oh Miriam! risks the curse of the sequel, and pulls it off . . . A force of nature, a tour de farce. Bold, brave and bright, but also revealing, shocking and touching. Miriam is an icon, a cocksucker – and the star of her show’ ROBERT McCRUM, Independent
‘Our naughtiest national treasure . . . famously filthy, funny and phlegmatic . . . Oh Miriam! is Margolyes’s manifesto for a fulfilled life . . . She loves to tell it straight. And the older she gets, the straighter she tells it’ SIMON HATTENSTONE, Guardian
‘Irrepressible . . . A life-enhancing rollercoaster of a ride . . . this book is like Margolyes herself – outspoken, ebullient and unexpectedly wise’ EMMA LEE-POTTER, Daily Express
‘Snortingly funny . . . deliciously unbridled . . . There is something heroic in her unruliness. Let Miriam take the lead and enjoy the show’ RHIK SAMADDER, Observer
‘Insanely interesting, full of profanity and profundity, Oh Miriam!’s title comes from all the people who have ever exclaimed her name in every tone from horror to hilarity; and her unfiltered personality leaps off the page – honesty, kindness, generosity, sanity, erudition, outspokenness’ SUZANNE HARRINGTON, Irish Examiner
‘Endearingly eccentric’ WOMEN’S WEEKLY
From declaring my love to Vanessa Redgrave to being fed cockroaches by Steve Buscemi, from turnip-based comedy with Blackadder to being farted on by Arnold Schwarzenegger, from Graham Norton’s sofa to Alan Cumming’s camper van, my life has been (and continues to be) an uproarious adventure.
Oh Miriam! has been such a constant refrain in my life, said in all kinds of tones – laughs, surprised gasps and orgasmic sighs (I’m hoping for all of those from you as you read on!) – that it had to be the title of this book. And with a cast list that stretches from Churchill to DiCaprio, Dahl to Dietrich, Princess Margaret to Maggie Smith, I’ve so much more to tell you and so much more to say.
My chapters range from ‘How to Stay Married’ to ‘Don’t Let the Bastards Get You Down’. Discover how to break the thickest conversational ice; why swearing is actually good for you (though not on the Today programme); the unexpected things I learned at school and what my Spice Girl name would be. Not to mention my Tale of the Unexpected and my very own Vagina Monologue.
Buckle up and join me on another unforgettable adventure, but this time through my heart and head . . .
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Additional information
| Publisher | John Murray (14 Sept. 2023) |
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| Language | English |
| Hardcover | 336 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1399803352 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1399803359 |
| Dimensions | 15.29 x 1.78 x 23.39 cm |
by TracyJane
A compelling read.
Just be aware if passing this book on to someone that they are aware of very strong language and adult type content.
by Debbie Halley
I found myself often thinking “oh Miriam” whilst I read the book…..certainly explicit but with equally charming chapters.
I believe we start to understand the real Miriam…the chaper called “find your happy place”. Such a beautiful chapter
I didn’t like the bit about her sitting at traffic lights….I won’t repeat it!!
But overall interesting and a jolly read
I do wonder however what Heather would make of it….she is a private lady and she was covered more in this book than the previous one…
by zoey
Arrived in perfect condition, fantastic price
by Tina Gill
Loved this book, love Miriam
by Beverly (Blackpool)
The book was great delivered early which was good. I would love to meet Miriam she is fantastic !!
by J. Egan
Really loved the second book, so frank, honest and thoroughly interesting. If only more people were that honest, the world would be a better place.
by Margaret Hayes
I love Miriam , she’s a good story teller
by Annie123
Really enjoyed Miriam’s second book. A pleasure to read. Funny and tender. Loved it . Miss it now it’s finished