We found Elton on the shelf!  Everyone's favourite ivory-tinkler has had a life and a half! And he doesn't do things by halves! Whether it's music, showmanship or drugs, he's squeezed every last drop out of his time on earth. A fascinating and fun-filled memoir.  We loved reading about Reg.Welcome to our podcast where we discuss and deliberate over memoirs and biographies found in thrift shops. This is a great way to do things as we are not choosing who to read about. We may not be fans of the person, we may never have heard of the person and we never know who we are going to find next...There are only 2 rules to this podcast. The book has to be found in a thrift shop and we are not allowed to talk about the book until we press record, which is sometimes agonising.We have lots of episodes coming up so if you find yourself enjoying our podcast, please be sure to subscribe to be among the first to hear about each episode.THANK YOU FOR LISTENING

From child of poverty to film industry pioneer. This week we blow the dust off the autobiography of Charlie Chaplin and go on an epic journey through Victorian London, Vaudeville, Silent Movies and the birth of Hollywood.  It's a fascinating story of a man who was celebrated and castigated. One of our favourites!Welcome to our podcast where we discuss and deliberate over memoirs and biographies found in thrift shops. This is a great way to do things as we are not choosing who to read about. We may not be fans of the person, we may never have heard of the person and we never know who we are going to find next...There are only 2 rules to this podcast. The book has to be found in a thrift shop and we are not allowed to talk about the book until we press record, which is sometimes agonising.We have lots of episodes coming up so if you find yourself enjoying our podcast, please be sure to subscribe to be among the first to hear about each episode.THANK YOU FOR LISTENING

Lord Alan of Sugar has been a-wheelin' and a-dealin' ever since he was a little chirpy Cockney chappy.  His remarkable rise is full of surprises, wait until you find out what he did with a dustbin lid! His book is a proper satisfying rags-to-riches tale about a man who started with nothing but a hardcore work ethic and a belief that he could achieve anything - even happily run a football team with Terry Vegetables (okay maybe that went a bit wrong) . Sir Lord Alan of Sugar's story is way more interesting than you might think. We loved it!Welcome to our podcast where we discuss and deliberate over memoirs and biographies found in thrift shops. This is a great way to do things as we are not choosing who to read about. We may not be fans of the person, we may never have heard of the person and we never know who we are going to find next...There are only 2 rules to this podcast. The book has to be found in a thrift shop and we are not allowed to talk about the book until we press record, which is sometimes agonising.We have lots of episodes coming up so if you find yourself enjoying our podcast, please be sure to subscribe to be among the first to hear about each episode.THANK YOU FOR LISTENING

Vivienne Westwood did not waste a day of her 81 years.  From Primary School Teacher to Punk Pioneer to Global Couture Icon to Humanitarian Activist she left an undeniable imprint on the world.  An astonishing story of how one woman and one sewing machine changed fashion history.  You will be as impressed and inspired of this woman as we are.Welcome to our podcast where we discuss and deliberate over memoirs and biographies found in thrift shops. This is a great way to do things as we are not choosing who to read about. We may not be fans of the person, we may never have heard of the person and we never know who we are going to find next...There are only 2 rules to this podcast. The book has to be found in a thrift shop and we are not allowed to talk about the book until we press record, which is sometimes agonising.We have lots of episodes coming up so if you find yourself enjoying our podcast, please be sure to subscribe to be among the first to hear about each episode.THANK YOU FOR LISTENING

This week we found the Autobiography of morose Messiah, Morrissey.  Before reading, one of us hated him and one of us loved him. Will anything change by the end of this beautifully-written book?Welcome to our podcast where we discuss and deliberate over memoirs and biographies found in thrift shops. This is a great way to do things as we are not choosing who to read about. We may not be fans of the person, we may never have heard of the person and we never know who we are going to find next...There are only 2 rules to this podcast. The book has to be found in a thrift shop and we are not allowed to talk about the book until we press record, which is sometimes agonising.We have lots of episodes coming up so if you find yourself enjoying our podcast, please be sure to subscribe to be among the first to hear about each episode.THANK YOU FOR LISTENING

Another Hollywood Icon who was also a terrible mother - or not? In this second autobiography, Bette Davis defends herself against her daughter's accusations and tells us about some more glorious moments of her life. Welcome to our podcast where we discuss and deliberate over memoirs and biographies found in thrift shops. This is a great way to do things as we are not choosing who to read about. We may not be fans of the person, we may never have heard of the person and we never know who we are going to find next...There are only 2 rules to this podcast. The book has to be found in a thrift shop and we are not allowed to talk about the book until we press record, which is sometimes agonising.We have lots of episodes coming up so if you find yourself enjoying our podcast, please be sure to subscribe to be among the first to hear about each episode.THANK YOU FOR LISTENING

Oscar-winning, Aerobic-busting, Government-bothering Jane Fonda has had a life-and-a-half and she is still going! This astonishing memoir takes us from childhood to Hollywood, to Vietnam and back again. Never one to shy away from controversy, Fonda has picked up a lot of critics along the way but her candid recollections reveal a strong sense of justice and humanity in everything she fought for. We are VERY Fonda Fonda!This is a brand new podcast where we discuss and deliberate over memoirs and biographies found in thrift shops. This is a great way to do things as we are not choosing who to read about. We may not be fans of the person, we may never have heard of the person and we never know who we are going to find next...There are only 2 rules to this podcast. The book has to be found in a thrift shop and we are not allowed to talk about the book until we press record, which is sometimes agonising.We have lots of episodes coming up so if you find yourself enjoying our podcast, please be sure to subscribe to be among the first to hear about each episode.THANK YOU FOR LISTENING

We found a copy of No Lifeguard On Duty - the autobiography of the original supermodel, Janice Dickinson! What a life! WARNING: Janice's childhood is traumatic to say the least, if you want to avoid hearing about it - jump from 6 minutes to 12 minutes and you will be spared the details.This is a brand new podcast where we discuss and deliberate over memoirs and biographies found in thrift shops. This is a great way to do things as we are not choosing who to read about. We may not be fans of the person, we may never have heard of the person and we never know who we are going to find next...There are only 2 rules to this podcast. The book has to be found in a thrift shop and we are not allowed to talk about the book until we press record, which is sometimes agonising.We have lots of episodes coming up so if you find yourself enjoying our podcast, please be sure to subscribe to be among the first to hear about each episode.THANK YOU FOR LISTENING

You Are Not Alone! You have us to keep you company for the next hour.  This week, we are talking about Michael Jackson as seen through the eyes of his brother, Jermaine. This is a brand new podcast where we discuss and deliberate over memoirs and biographies found in thrift shops. This is a great way to do things as we are not choosing who to read about. We may not be fans of the person, we may never have heard of the person and we never know who we are going to find next...There are only 2 rules to this podcast. The book has to be found in a thrift shop and we are not allowed to talk about the book until we press record, which is sometimes agonising.We have lots of episodes coming up so if you find yourself enjoying our podcast, please be sure to subscribe to be among the first to hear about each episode.THANK YOU FOR LISTENING

Wham! Bam! He is a Man! Today's podcast is about the second-best known member of 80s pop icons, Wham!  Actually, we also talk about the best known member of Wham! too coz the book is also about him.  And Pepsi! And Shirlie!  And even Dee C Lee! CHOOSE LOVE and this podcast, it's 80s poptastic!This is a brand new podcast where we discuss and deliberate over memoirs and biographies found in thrift shops. This is a great way to do things as we are not choosing who to read about. We may not be fans of the person, we may never have heard of the person and we never know who we are going to find next...There are only 2 rules to this podcast. The book has to be found in a thrift shop and we are not allowed to talk about the book until we press record, which is sometimes agonising.We have lots of episodes coming up so if you find yourself enjoying our podcast, please be sure to subscribe to be among the first to hear about each episode.THANK YOU FOR LISTENING