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Book SynopsisThe highly-acclaimed, witty and insightful memoir from the Pogue's frontman Shane MacGowan.
Trade ReviewHe weaves raucous stories with esoteric musical, historical and literary references . . . MacGowan comes across as lucid and funny --
Sunday TimesOne of the freshest, most original biographies I've ever read . . . Buy the book, it's great. --
Lynn Barber, the ObserverA refreshingly intimate read --
GuardianA truly fascinating insight into a genuine creative maverick. Untramelled by convention, and, in the aftermath of all that hellraising, MacGowan on his own terms is astronishgly articulate and intelligent --
Big IssueAll human life is here --
Q MagazineA brilliant and compelling read, and deserves the widest recognition . . . What strikes you is his honesty, artistic integrity, courage, lack of pretension and refusal to conform --
Record CollectorProbably the most illuminating drink you'll have with anyone in a while --
MojoTable of ContentsAcknowledgements - i: Acknowledgements Section - ii: Forewords Unit - Act One: A rugged Irish cottage, night. Unit - Act Two: Filthy McNasty’s Whisky Café, Islington, London, night. Section - iii: Interval Unit - Act Three: Act Three Chapter - Scene One: Plethora restaurant, Islington, London, early winter evening. Chapter - Scene Two: A black taxi, London, night. Section - iv: Refreshments Unit - Act Four: Luxurious house in Hampstead, London, early winter morning. Unit - Act Five: Lone tour bus, desolate highway, USA, day. Unit - Act Six: First-class cabin, transatlantic aircraft, evening. Airport lounge. Unit - Act Seven: Shannon Airport, Ireland, morning. Unit - Act Eight: A rugged Irish cottage, night.
