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A Young Man's Passage
by
Julian Clary
This is Julian Clary's story, in his own words - the tale of an awkward schoolboy who became a huge worldwide success on stage and screen.
After a sheltered suburban upbringing, Julian was sent to St Benedict's, where beatings from 'holy' men gave him some brutal life lessons, and other 'unholy' boys his first awakenings of sexuality. He had just one true friend and ally, N...more
After a sheltered suburban upbringing, Julian was sent to St Benedict's, where beatings from 'holy' men gave him some brutal life lessons, and other 'unholy' boys his first awakenings of sexuality. He had just one true friend and ally, N...more
Paperback, 320 pages
Published
June 1st 2006
by Ebury Press
(first published April 7th 2005)
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Clever, witty and often hilarious I found myself in fits of real laughter a good few times reading this, Julian Clary is an absolute legend and such a likeable person, he draws you right into the events of his life upto the point of writing, there are touching moments, tortured moments and laugh out loud moments along with frequent dirty bits in there as well in his own outrageous and comical style, a very clever and intimate read, very enjoyable and a great purchase he has lived an interesting...more
Jan 30, 2009
Kelly
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5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Autobiography lovers
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read-in-2008
I just loved this book. Clarys style of writing is the same as you know him to be. I was quite astounded to read what a hard life he has has and the book left me wanting to read so much more!
Brilliant read, very funny, and touching in places. He's such an interesting guy, and with what he's been through, you do feel sorry for him. He seems like such a nice guy, with a heart of gold.
Apr 23, 2013
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Awful. Really vulgar and I'm no prude. I found this book so bad I threw it on the ground and stamped on it before I threw it in the bin. Julian Clary should stick to stand-up.
Loved every second of this autobiography, & could hear Julian Clary's voice throughout. It was almost like an audiobook experence!
It was fun, deeply sad, fast moving & hilarious throughout!
It was fun, deeply sad, fast moving & hilarious throughout!
This was a really good book. It was really funny and interesting reading about his life. It was honestly written and I hope he will write a continuation from this!
Jul 25, 2011
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Never thought I'd be devouring A Young Man's Passage over two days (if you forgive the pun!). A humorous and revealing read that's fabulously filthy yet heartwarming - much like Julian himself.
A biography like no other !!
Brilliant.
For someone like me who remembers watching Julian Clary back in the days of Friday Night Live and Sticky Moments this is a great read. He describes his early life and the journey he took to become the well known household name. It's impossible to read it without hearing his voice.
He writes with the pithy humour you'd expect but is also very moving and often startlingly candid. Truly a warts and all autobiography (literally)
He writes with the pithy humour you'd expect but is also very moving and often startlingly candid. Truly a warts and all autobiography (literally)
Bear in mind that JC doesn't mince his words (unlike all his mannerisms), so if you are easily shocked, this book probably isn't quite for you. It certainly reveals a softer, more deeply emotive man than comes across in his screen/stage persona. It was a good read and I loved learning more about him. His comedy is vulgar, but I love it/him!
I'm not a fag hag but I do find something quite endearing about Julian Clary, despite his increasingly botoxed lop-sided leer. His biog contains plenty of witty asides and double entendres as you would expect - it's also a bit sad in parts about his meltdown around the tasteless Norman Lamont joke which I can't even remember. Not sure he should bother with part 2: 'Even further up a young man's...' however.
Honest, although not completely frank (e.g. the depression is skated over). Not as funny as I'd hoped, but still illuminating.
I read this book on holiday, and found it hilarious in parts. There's something about Julian Clary that makes you want to watch him on TV, and his book makes you want to read more. There are some parts where he is a little too honest(!!), but on the whole its a good read.
Just starting.
Julian Clary = intelligent, extremely funny and amazing. This book was written with absolute honesty, pouring his heart out to us readers. I feel like I need to read more of him...
Clary does not disappoint.
Fantastic!
Fantastic!
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