‘Evocative’, ‘Funny’, ‘Touching’, ‘Shocking’, ‘Delightful’, ‘An elegy to lost innocence’.
‘Enjoyed every minute of the book – didn’t we all have charmed lives? It was a delightful read from the perspective of an innocent in the ’60s/’70s lion’s den – one of the many strengths in the story.’
Tony Prince, ex-Radio Luxembourg DJ, founder DMC
‘A funny, poignant, delightful memoir. Wills is never less than frank about the stars she meets in her eight frantic years in London on a pop magazine.’
Phillipa May, leisure editor, Hereford Times
‘It hits the spot – sparks off so many memories for me … compelling.’
Nick Owen, BBC presenter, Midlands Today
‘It’s compulsive reading; well written and humorous. I empathised with the author and cared about what happened to her. It beautifully captures what it must have been like to be a young person in the hip, happening times of the late ’60s and ’70s. Titbits about the celebs are very interesting and often funny. I love it.
Sarah MacPherson, chartered psychologist, London
‘If you’re looking for a gift for the music fan in your life, consider this great, funny new book.’
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‘I honestly couldn’t put it down!’
Chris McLoughlin, freelance health editor
‘I found it fascinating to read – I went through lots of emotions. Laughter at times, sadness, sometimes shock. I couldn’t move until I had finished it.’
Nesta Parsons, retired factory manager, housewife and mother
‘I absolutely loved the book, so many memories.’
Fiona Adams, ’60s celebrity photographer
‘Loved it, nice pace and very touching. Even though it is about the author and a set of rather unique circumstances, I think it is actually archetypal, an elegy to childhood dreams and lost innocence. It would make a good film.’
Dr Robert Hill, clinical psychologist
‘A bit chick-lit in a non-fiction way, funny and occasionally profound in a passage-of-life mould.’
Chris Charlesworth, ex-NME writer and now editor-in-chief, Omnibus Press
‘A fascinating and intriguing journey through the ’60s and ’70s pop world. The story of an impressionable teenage girl let loose in the London jungle of the time is as relevant today as it was then.’
Neil Broome, actor
‘An enjoyable, nostalgic and evocative read, whether or not you are of an age to remember the legend of the title himself. I found the author’s own story just as fascinating as the anecdotal tales of the celebrities she encounters. I particularly like the easy, accessible style of writing. Sequel please!’
Coral Jane, artist
‘I really enjoyed it! It was good to have the culture of that era brought to life, especially as the author is an ‘ordinary’ person.’
Sarah Giles, freelance editor
‘What a fantastic book this is – I really couldn’t put it down!! It has a lovely style.
I found myself trying to pre-empt the wonderfully evocative descriptions (who would the boy with funny teeth dancing round the office turn out to be?!).
I saw the ’70s as a schoolboy but lived them again through the book from a totally different perspective.’
Simon Nicholls, Courtyard Theatre, Hereford
‘Because the author tells her story so very well, I often forgot I was reading someone’s memoirs and read it like a novel – it’s charming.’
Lara Hale, freelance journalist
‘This is a rattling good tale but with an underlying deeper, sadder story of a driving determination to succeed against the odds.
I found it a page turner, and I think young people will love it too.’
Ann McDonnell, retired behavioural therapist
’It’s very readable – once you start you want to keep on. It’s nice and light but with some poignant moments too. Just all the famous people she knew is enough to get you hooked. It’s very funny, too.’
Julia Smith, freelance publicist