A Life in Questions
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A Life in Questions
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Jeremy Paxman
The witty, incisive and frank memoirs from the legend of Newsnight and long-standing quiz master of University Challenge. Filled with views, opinions and stories from 4 decades in front of the camera.
‘Bursting with good things’ Daily Telegraph
During 25 years as BBC Newsnight’s supreme inquisitor, Jeremy Paxman proved himself as the master of the political intervview. From John Major to Theresa May and Tony Blair to Ed Miliband, he has them quaking in their boots. But it wasn’t just politicians. Paxman’s interviews with Dizzee Rascal, David Bowie, Russell Brand and Vivienne Westwood are legendary. He discussed belief with religious leaders and philosophers, economics with CEOs and bankers, books with writers, and art and theatre with artists. After 23 years on University Challenge, Paxman is also the longest-serving active quizmaster on British television.
In A Life in Questions, the tables are turned: the quizmaster answers our burning questions, telling terrifying stories and laughing at much of the silliness in the world. These are the long-awaited memoirs of the greatest political interviewer of our time.
Critic reviews
‘[Paxman] records his childhood and the highs and lows of his subsequent career with a sharp eye, an acerbic wit and a lingering trace of melancholy.’ Daily Mail
‘Funny, sad and revealing’ David Aaronovitch, The Times
‘Entertaining’, Books of the Year, Observer
‘[A] trenchant memoir’ Daily Mail
‘Eye-opening … [an] entertaining and anecdote-rich book’ Daily Express
‘Revealing memoir’ Observer
‘Gripping’ Literary Review
Praise for Jeremy Paxman:
‘Intelligent, well-written, informative and funny … A book to chew on, dip into, quote from and exploit in arguments’ Andrew Marr, Observer
‘He writes with wit and penetration, and every page of Empire can be read with relaxed pleasure’ Spectator
‘Paxman is witty, incisive, acerbic and opinionated . . . In short, he carries the whole thing off with panache bordering on effrontery’ Sunday Times
‘A very engaging account … with a good sprinkling of jokes, funny nicknames and sexual references. Paxman makes some very sharp points and writes well’ Guardian
‘Bursting with good things’ Daily Telegraph
What did you like most about A Life in Questions?
He may come across as a grumpy old man, but he is far from it. A nice insight into the man - though he chooses to omit any very personal details, so no big tabloid revelations here. If you have any interest in journalism and broadcasting it's an informative read. I liked his rants and honesty about all manner of subjects and all presented, of course, in his inimitable style.Highly entertaining
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Lucky man
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Great listening
Great book, great oratory
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Where does A Life in Questions rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
AS JP is currently in the public eye; his recollections of people / places seem very real and give a better understanding of current and not so current affairs. This was a really enjoyable book.What was one of the most memorable moments of A Life in Questions?
JP time at the BBC and the background to the events surrounding JS and News Night. I found his recollection of his father very touching and an honest description of Father / Son relationships.What about Jeremy Paxman’s performance did you like?
JP has an honest and straightforward way of telling his story. I believe he can be trusted to tell it as it was; he does not suffer fools and admits to getting a bit vain a one time.Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes most definable; I am retired and walk our dogs most days and I rely enjoyed my walks no matter the weather. if JP ever does a One Man Show (which is highly unlikely), I would buy a ticket.Any additional comments?
This was my first book from Audible.com; I have already got a second and will continue as the books offered are to my reading taste.Fascinating insight into a world of people/places
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A fascinating view of Britain , politics and the BBC.
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