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Freak Unique

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I was really disappointed with this book. It was a rather shallow look into a life, that by all appearances, is probably fascinating. Considering that Pete is known for his forays into cosmetic surgery, it seems obvious that there should have been extensive pictures, illustrating his metamorphosis. Instead, there are very few, and they are mostly poor quality. Very little time is spent discussing his relationship with his (now ex-) wife, Lynne, a subject that surely deserved more attention. I hope Pete decides to revisit his autobiography at some point and does a better job with it.

Its funny, one would think that as interesting a life as Pete had, he would have something unique or interesting to say- unfortunately in this book he does not. It is SOOOO boring and plastic- a real poor piece of writing. he should have put together a picture book of his looks- that would have been a better read. How could anyone have lived through the new romantic period and have so little to say about it?

I still love his music, and the show that surrounds him- but a writer and weaver of stories he is not. Thats cool Pete- stick to the music we still love you!
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Maybe you've seen him on Celebrity Big Brother (UK). His unique appearance, lightspeed wit, and thunderous rows with the other housemates kept thousands of spectators glued to their TV sets and computer screens. Debate over his now legendary `gorilla coat' reached boiling point, and confirmed to a new generation of press and fans something that those who followed him during the 1980s have known all along: give Pete Burns a sacred cow and he'll make a meal of it. Fast.

In this long-awaited autobiography, Britain's most controversial singer and television star provides frank and shocking insight into the events and circumstances that elevated him from the streets of Liverpool straight to the stadium circuit and television studios. Although he and his band Dead Or Alive became a chart sensation in the mid-80s with "You Spin Me Round", Pete's intriguing androgyny and penchant for saying the wrong thing at the right time ensured his immortality.

Pete Burns has been a close friend of mine for over 10 years, so I suppose that I'm guilty of partiality where he's concerned. But I wanted to vouch for the fact that the Pete that you encounter in the pages of this book is the real deal, and not the result of editorial fancy, or sanitization for that matter. Pete wrote "Freak Unique" when he was struggling to cope with the emotional and physical toll that the year 2006 took on him. Theodore Roethke once wrote, "In a dark time, the eye begins to see." What Pete saw, he shares with us, no holds barred.

A funny, brash, and bittersweet read from start to finish, Freak Unique proves that there is more to Pete Burns than meets the eye. He's a glamorously decorated house with a brilliant, witty soul at home.

Was and always will be a Pete Burns and Dead or Alive fan! Was enthralled from the beginning and dissappointed that it ended much to quickly! Hoping for a sequel! A must have! Bravo!!!

Pete Burns is AWESOME!! He doesnt care what anyone thinks about him and i admire that!~