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"You might say I'm set in my airways. I'm one of those lucky people whose professional and private lives blend exactly." This sumptuous book celebrates 50 years in front of the camera, showcasing a journey through the eccentric and ludicrous aspects of everyday life. Since the late 1950s, Whicker has explored the secretive worlds of the rich and famous, uncovering colorful characters in their leisure hours. His legacy includes numerous TV firsts, featuring landmark interviews with figures like Papa Doc, Paul Getty, and The Sultan of Brunei. A pioneer in covering diverse subjects such as plastic surgery, gay weddings, polygamy, and swinging, he brought fly-on-the-wall documentary style to British screens long before it became common. This new work reflects Whicker's personal journey as he revisits past interviewees and contemplates the changes—both positive and negative—that time has wrought. It is lyrical, uplifting, and filled with his trademark subtle satire, offering a profound look at a life dedicated to exploration and storytelling.
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Journey of a Lifetime, Alan Whicker, Sir Michael Parkinson
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- Released
- 2009
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- Title
- Journey of a Lifetime
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Alan Whicker, Sir Michael Parkinson
- Publisher
- Harpercollins Pub Ltd
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 352
- ISBN10
- 000729249X
- ISBN13
- 9780007292493
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction
- Rating
- 3 out of 5
- Description
- "You might say I'm set in my airways. I'm one of those lucky people whose professional and private lives blend exactly." This sumptuous book celebrates 50 years in front of the camera, showcasing a journey through the eccentric and ludicrous aspects of everyday life. Since the late 1950s, Whicker has explored the secretive worlds of the rich and famous, uncovering colorful characters in their leisure hours. His legacy includes numerous TV firsts, featuring landmark interviews with figures like Papa Doc, Paul Getty, and The Sultan of Brunei. A pioneer in covering diverse subjects such as plastic surgery, gay weddings, polygamy, and swinging, he brought fly-on-the-wall documentary style to British screens long before it became common. This new work reflects Whicker's personal journey as he revisits past interviewees and contemplates the changes—both positive and negative—that time has wrought. It is lyrical, uplifting, and filled with his trademark subtle satire, offering a profound look at a life dedicated to exploration and storytelling.