Parky · My Autobiography

From prize-winning journalist to talk show king on a show voted one of the top 10 British TV programs of all time, Michael Parkinson's starry career spans over four decades. Now an international celebrity himself, the man from a humble but colorful Yorkshire mining family who can tease out the secrets of even the most reticent star guest, at last reveals his own story, with the easy manner and insight that has kept his audiences fascinated. His distinguished career has involved working on highly acclaimed current affairs and film shows. His wide interests and expertise include jazz, film, soccer, and cricket. Witty, humorous, and blessed with exceptional intellectual clarity, Michael Parkinson's memoir is a joy to read.

Review"I recommend it heavily. It's a wonderful book" -- Melvyn Bragg "Wonderfully readable... packed with revelations and insight, and offer an unrivalled glimpse into the lives of practically every giant personality of the past three decades" -- Daily Mail "Nothing less than riveting" -- Mirror "Parky's book is a joyous, breezy read, as much for the improbability of his early escapades as for his backstage anecdotes about the stars. It is also beautifully written" -- Daily Telegraph "The early chapters about his childhood and early career ... are disarmingly modest and offer a proper glimpse into another world" -- Independent "Crisp and detailed prose ... with an especially impressive account of a pre-second world war childhood in the north" -- Mark Lawson, Guardian "Funny and self-deprecating and just as laid-back as he is on camera" -- Boyd Tonkin, Independent

About the AuthorMichael Parkinson is a legendary TV and radio host in the UK and Australia, an award-winning journalist, and the author of Parky's People.