Spike: An Intimate Memoir (P.S.) [Paperback]

Norma Farnes (Author)

Book Description

Series: P.S. | Publication Date: June 1, 2004

In this affectionate yet true account, Norma Farnes looks at the whole of Spike Milligan's life from his childhood and extraordinary family in India, his ongoing battle with his restless mind, his numerous affairs and his heartening struggles with many varied causes. She gives a mass of wonderful anecdotes and revealing insights into Spike and his circle, including his often fraught but deep friendship with Peter Sellers. In Spike, Norma Farnes has written a moving portrait of her greatest friend.

Editorial Reviews

Review

The premise for this biography is easily believable. Norma Farnes was Spike Milligan's long-time manager and the question she was most asked was 'What's he really like?' Her stock answer used to be 'interesting', or 'don't ask', but this is her attempt to tell the truth. Serialisation is inevitable so no manuscript is available. However, it has to be an enlightening read: any person who could deal with the comedian day after day for 35 years is not going to write the kind of book that would have had Spike reusing his description of Prince Charles - 'grovelling bastard'. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Norma Farnes has been Spike Milligan's agent, manager and friend for over 35 years. She lives in Yorkshire and London. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins UK; First Edition edition (June 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1841157872
• ISBN-13: 978-1841157870
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,005,774 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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