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The Quizmaster
- From Life on the Streets to a Global Quizzing Sensation
- Narrated by: Jay Flynn
- Length: 7 hrs and 49 mins
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Summary
Jay Flynn was down on his luck when the Covid pandemic struck. He had just lost the tenancy of the pub he ran in Lancashire - and with it the loyal community of locals who loved his quirky weekly quiz.
As the world closed down, he sensed the quiz could now be a lifeline both for him and the locals - so he sent them invites to an online version. But he had forgotten to mark the event 'private', and on the night, a disbelieving Jay played quizmaster to half a million teams, from Kenya to Canada, New Zealand to the Ukraine. This was to be the start of a global online quiz sensation, earning more than £1 million for charity and Jay an MBE, as well as his own slot on Zoe Ball's BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show.
It was all the more incredible because, as a lost and troubled young man, Jay had spent two years homeless, sleeping on a bench on the Embankment in London, almost taking his own life. Rescued by a homeless charity, he'd learnt how a simple community can save lives. It proved a priceless lesson.
Now, in his inspiring memoir, Jay shows how, sometimes, you can find the answers you're seeking in the most unexpected places.
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- Sheila
- 27-05-24
A Page Turner
I found the story captivating and could not put it down, started it yesterday afternoon and finished it today. As it was said a couple of times in the book "There but for the grace of ..."
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- Allisonhcat
- 22-05-24
Great book, honest and vulnerable. Love that Jay reads it.
Great book, Jay was honest and helped me understand a tiny bit more into homelessness. Amazing how he turned his life around. Would definitely recommend
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- Nina Wellen
- 28-05-24
Enlightening
Love the book a real insight in to being homeless and the many reasons why.
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- Claire
- 28-05-24
Not just a geberal autobiography
Fantastic, beautifully told story about what made Jay the quizmaster he is! If you have ever done one of his quizzes then listen to this book. If you have not, I recommend listening to this book and then joining next Thursday at 8.15 on YouTube! Thank you, Jay, for sharing!
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- Anonymous User
- 27-05-24
Complete honesty and inspiration.
Jays story relates to how we can all be less judgemental, more caring, and when life gets tough, tomorrow our worlds can change for the better.
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- Sue Tobitt
- 30-05-24
the honesty.
to hear how someone survived under such adversely. and came out the other end smiling.
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- heather
- 25-05-24
The amazing courage and kindness to others
I heard about your book on Zoe balls show I brought it and have been listening on audio all the way to Cape Verde and just finished it sat by the pool , it was amazing, humbling and the courage shown was incredible I wish you every happiness in whatever you do next . Enjoy your family they grow up to quickly. Thank you
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- Stuart Hockney
- 22-05-24
Fantastic read
A great listen. What an insight into a troubled life. Have played Jays quiz since the outset. Keep going Jay
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- Kindle Customer
- 27-05-24
Wow
What a story! Such honesty, dignity and pride! Well done Jay - I shall be recommending it to Friends- and of course carrying on listening to you on a Thursday morning
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