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Book Synopsis'I always knew he was quite creative, but I had no idea he was so reckless' Lord Sugar
'The thinking woman's Bakewell tart ... Witty, interesting and underpinned by a sharp intellect' Jo Brand
'This book is a total delight - as wise and witty and surprising as the man himself' Gyles Brandreth When
Nick Hewer first appeared on our TV screens in
The Apprentice in 2005, he had thought he was heading towards a quiet retirement after a long and successful career in PR and marketing. Little did he realise that appearing on the show with
Lord Sugar and Margaret Mountford would mean that his life was about to be transformed. Quickly, he became a regular presence in our homes, renowned for his
wry sense of humour and his astute insights.
But the story of how the current host of
Countdown came to this point has remained largely unknown – until now. In
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Trade Review
'You wouldn't know it to look at him, but this man has led a very colourful and adventurous life...a typically honest memoir.' * Sunday Mirror *
'Absorbing, perceptive and stylish.' * Daily Mail *
'A memoir from the host of Channel 4's Countdown, which ranges from A for Apprentice to Z for Z-list, with lots of humorous anecdotes along the way.' * The Bookseller *
'Nick's dry, acerbic wit and mock bafflement at some of the goings-on around him - characteristics which gained him legions of fans during his ten years as Lord Sugar's adviser on The Apprentice - are ever-present.' * Evening Gazette *