At My Mother's Knee by Paul O'Grady

At My Mother's Knee by Paul O'Grady

My review

rating: 3 of 5 stars
I love Paul O'grady as an entertainer and off course, his portrayal of Lily Savage. I found his autobiography to be very endearing, honest, and Paul to be witty and full of warmth especially towards his long suffering family, mainly his parents. An essential read if you like this man!

Synopsis via Amazon.co.uk

At My Mother's Knee and Other Low Joints is an entertaining autobiography from someone who really does have a life that is worth writing about. Gossipy, sharp and colourful, the cast of characters in Paul O'Grady's life includes rogues and rascals galore, all of whom are evoked here with great comic skill. O'Grady was variously a boxer, a civil servant, a conman and even a cat burglar - all of these failed careers are on display here, as is a surprisingly pungent picture of the Liverpool nightclub scene. When so many showbiz autobiographies these days are written by people who have a barely had a life outside of their fame, it's refreshing to encounter one by somebody whose story would be interesting even if he were not a major TV star. --Barry Forshaw

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