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A Bit of Me
- From Basildon to Broadway, and Back
- Narrated by: Denise Van Outen
- Length: 7 hrs and 27 mins
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Summary
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Denise Van Outen, original '90s 'ladette', West End star and primetime TV favourite, reveals for the first time the true story of grit and graft beneath the famous Essex sparkle.
In this refreshingly candid memoir, Denise speaks openly and sensitively about her roller-coaster career, her struggles in a past high-profile relationship and the betrayal she suffered at the hands of those once closest to her, with the hope that in doing so, she can help empower others to avoid and overcome similar difficulties.
Denise shot to fame on The Big Breakfast in her early 20s. After a decade grafting through lower-profile TV work, she was finally living the dream. However her life soon turned into a nightmare off-screen and behind the headlines as her heart was broken in a very public relationship, whilst her every move was printed in the tabloids thanks to her phone being tapped. Eventually she accepted an offer to play Roxie in Chicago which turned out to be life-changing. The role took her to Broadway, where she caught the eye of one Andrew Lloyd Webber, eventually landing a judging role on Any Dream Will Do, which saw her rise back to primetime and the career that she loves, where she has stayed and flourished.
Now, in her first memoir, Denise tells her story with disarming candour, unafraid to reveal vulnerabilities beneath the cheerful exterior. Tackling difficult subjects of corrosive self-doubt, betrayal, invasions of privacy and professional struggles, interjected with the familiar humour that we all know and love, A Bit of Me is personal, at times raw, often mischievous and always compelling. Denise has lived the life, learned the lessons, and Basildon to Broadway and back is a hell of a journey.
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- Mrs Jones
- 28-03-22
Honest, sometimes sad but mostly uplifting
Great audio, loved the whole story. If I’m honest I was never a big fan of Denise but after listening to this I have a new found respect for her. What a lovely, down to earth, honest, hard working woman she truly is and I wish her every success for her and her daughter x
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- Rubyluke
- 08-07-22
A bit of me great listening
Had a great time chatting with Denise. That is how I felt with her book. She is a genuine lovely person and I throughly enjoyed it.
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- Kindle Customer
- 08-04-22
Love Denise and enjoyed hearing her tell her story
strong determined woman...loved it...hardest worker in the room...glad it was Denise narrating her own story
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- Kindle Customer
- 09-07-22
Enjoyable read
Really enjoyed this book! I remember watching Denise growing up on the Tele. Loved hearing her voice on the only way is Essex. Such an interesting life and hardworking women!
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- Tank
- 18-12-22
Enjoyable listen.
Nice to hear a ‘normal’ story, no overly dramatic or traumatic thread, just an interesting walk through her life’s ups and downs. I listened at x1.8 speed, so enjoyed the whole story one cold rainy Sunday afternoon! 🙃
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- Bella
- 21-06-22
Loved it
Read it in one day as really enjoyed it. Denise has had such a colourful life and is a fun, outgoing person.
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- Deborah Margiotta
- 04-02-23
Great read
Denise's story was really interesting and enjoyable! I would recommend to anyone interested in her
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- lisa
- 15-12-23
all good
brilliant, would recommend to anyone
very honest & interesting book. which kept you wanting more. hope Denise does another book
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- Sarah Baker
- 18-03-22
Heartwarming and refreshingly honest
I didn’t know what to expect when I first started this book. I love autobiographical books and this was just so heartwarming but also refreshingly honest. It also didn’t go into unnecessary detail. It flowed and kept me entertained- so much so I devoured it in two days!!!
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- Chris
- 13-07-22
Wow ❤️🌈
What a fantastic listen ❤️ always loved Denise since watching big breakfast before school and now 42
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