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Comedy writer, journalist, radio DJ and screenwriter Danny Baker charts his 30 years in showbiz

Danny Baker was born in Deptford, South East London in June 1957, and from an early age was involved in magazine journalism, with the founding of fanzine Sniffin'' Glue, alongside friend Mark Perry. From there he moved to documentary series for LWT and over the years worked on a variety of quiz shows (Win, Lose or Draw, Pets Win Prizes, TV Heroes), as well two television commercials which made him a household name - Daz and Mars Bars.

This book charts Danny''s showbiz career, the highs and lows, and everything in between, including the accusation that he killed Bob Marley ...



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Danny Baker's passion runs deeper still as he attempts to squeeze the maximum amount of amusement from everything in his path in this hilarious first chronicle of his wonderful life. * THE OLDIE *
Full of warmth and laughter -- Ian Hyland * Daily Mirror *
A lively, memorable autobiography. * THE SUNDAY BUSINESS POST *

Going to Sea in a Sieve

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      Publisher Orion Publishing Co
      Published 23 May 2013
      ISBN-13 9780753828939
      978-0753828939
      ISBN-10 753828936
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Comedy writer, journalist, radio DJ and screenwriter Danny Baker charts his 30 years in showbiz

      Danny Baker was born in Deptford, South East London in June 1957, and from an early age was involved in magazine journalism, with the founding of fanzine Sniffin'' Glue, alongside friend Mark Perry. From there he moved to documentary series for LWT and over the years worked on a variety of quiz shows (Win, Lose or Draw, Pets Win Prizes, TV Heroes), as well two television commercials which made him a household name - Daz and Mars Bars.

      This book charts Danny''s showbiz career, the highs and lows, and everything in between, including the accusation that he killed Bob Marley ...



      Trade Review
      Danny Baker's passion runs deeper still as he attempts to squeeze the maximum amount of amusement from everything in his path in this hilarious first chronicle of his wonderful life. * THE OLDIE *
      Full of warmth and laughter -- Ian Hyland * Daily Mirror *
      A lively, memorable autobiography. * THE SUNDAY BUSINESS POST *

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