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Paul O’Grady – Not The Same Without You: The Man. The Magic. The Friendship.

The Man. The Magic. The Friendship.

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Paul O’Grady – Not The Same Without You: The Man. The Magic. The Friendship.

By: Malcolm Prince
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"Never-before-heard stories of the much-missed national treasure." Daily Express

He was a campaigner, a political advocate, and a trailblazer. But most of all, he was a friend. And I’d like to share that person with you.

It’s more than two years since the much-loved entertainer, broadcaster and national treasure Paul O’Grady died, and yet his voice still echoes — in laughter, in memory, in the unshakeable affection of millions.

In this deeply personal and revealing biography, Paul’s longtime collaborator Malcolm Prince draws on two decades of friendship — and hours of private recordings — to tell the story of the man behind the icon: the sharp-witted, fiercely loyal, irrepressibly funny, and deeply private individual, known to his close friends as ‘Savage’ — and to the public, in various guises, as the prime time TV star, the nation’s dog-loving agony uncle, and a Sunday afternoon radio companion. Malcolm revisits the stages Paul made his own, from the Royal Vauxhall Tavern to the London Palladium; the moments that shaped him; and draws on brand-new interviews with the people who knew him best, including his daughter and grandchildren.

This is a portrait not just of a gifted entertainer, but of a complex, fiercely loyal, and endlessly curious man, reflecting on a friendship built on shared laughter, private rants, righteous fury, long phone calls, and a healthy dose of gossip — and on a professional legacy that still feels astonishing in its range and resonance.

Packed with warmth, humour and never-before-heard stories, NOT THE SAME WITHOUT YOU captures the full measure of a man who defied convention, challenged institutions, made mischief — and made us all feel like we were his best pal.

(P)2025 HarperCollins Publishers
Activists Biographies & Memoirs Entertainment & Celebrities Entertainment & Performing Arts Performing Arts Politics & Activism Royalty Funny Friendship

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Critic reviews

“A unique insight into the life of a true British icon.” – Graham Norton

"Such a lovely book! Just about every page, you're saying 'Oh, I didn't know that!' It's a fantastic read and an amazing present." Lorraine

“Fascinating. The definitive account of Paul and Malcolm’s radio partnership. It made me love Paul even more.” – Alan Carr

“This is honest, hilarious and heartfelt.” – Jodie Prenger

“Loved it. A compelling tribute to the gleefully unconstrained emperor of laughs. Moving, personal and funny memories of the sadly missed comedy genius. Gets to the essence of the incomparable wit and meteoric rise of one this country’s favourite comedy icons.“ – Jo Brand

"Comforting, honest, affectionate…if you loved Paul O’Grady then you will love this book." Julian Clary

"This book continues and completes the amazing story of my father. Such a revealing read. I can hear my dad on every page.”- Sharyn Mousley

"Extraordinary new book…sheds new light on the start with gripping new testimony from his friends [and] family" – Daily Mirror

"Prince paints an affectionate, funny, and heartfelt portrait of an extraordinary life and enduring friendship that changed them both" – A Delia Online Book of the Month

"Fascinating new book" Sunday Mirror

"Hilarious and shocking revelations about his life that have never before been heard…a gripping and laugh-out-loud read" Daily Star Sunday

"A treasure trove of anecdotes and memories, all drawn from Malcolm’s extensive collection of private recordings and interviews with the people who knew Paul best. It tells never-before-heard stories of the much-missed national treasure" Daily Express

"There was nothing like hearing Paul in full flow and rage telling a story, nothing was left our and we would roar laughing. This book has got so many of those stories within it. He really was a one off.' – Carol Vorderman

"An emotional read." – My Weekly

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Always thought I knew everything about Paul O’Grady, but this book reveals so much that I did not know. Funny, intelligent and an insight into a wonderful friendship, what a beautifully written book.

Funny and fascinating listen into Paul O’Grady

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What a delightful audio book this is. I will be listening to it again. I really feel I know Paul now and Malcolm was obviously a dear friend who has done the star proud.

Superb

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So many funny and poignant memories contained therein. This is a fitting tribute to a wonderful entertainer.

A Fitting Tribute

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This audiobook is a gem to any fans. We miss Paul and his many career choices. x

What a smashing account of Paul Ogrady and his life.

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Paul was a talented funny lovely man, he brought so much pleasure to peoples lives and has always been and still is the number one guess I would have at my dinner party if I could, sadly missed and still shocked that. Paul’s no longer here but his legacy to everything he touched will live on xx

The love Paul received from everyone, he truly is missed xx

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