Oh Miriam!
Stories from an Extraordinary Life
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Miriam Margolyes
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Miriam Margolyes
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'Our naughtiest national treasure . . . famously filthy, funny and phlegmatic . . . Oh Miriam! is Margolyes's manifesto for a fulfilled life . . . She loves to tell it straight. And the older she gets, the straighter she tells it' SIMON HATTENSTONE, Guardian
'Irrepressible . . . A life-enhancing rollercoaster of a ride . . . this book is like Margolyes herself - outspoken, ebullient and unexpectedly wise' EMMA LEE-POTTER, Daily Express
'Snortingly funny . . . deliciously unbridled . . . There is something heroic in her unruliness. Let Miriam take the lead and enjoy the show' RHIK SAMADDER, Observer
'Insanely interesting, full of profanity and profundity, Oh Miriam!'s title comes from all the people who have ever exclaimed her name in every tone from horror to hilarity; and her unfiltered personality leaps off the page - honesty, kindness, generosity, sanity, erudition, outspokenness' SUZANNE HARRINGTON, Irish Examiner
'Endearingly eccentric' WOMEN'S WEEKLY
From declaring my love to Vanessa Redgrave to being fed cockroaches by Steve Buscemi, from turnip-based comedy with Blackadder to being farted on by Arnold Schwarzenegger, from Graham Norton's sofa to Alan Cumming's camper van, my life has been (and continues to be) an uproarious adventure.
Oh Miriam! has been such a constant refrain in my life, said in all kinds of tones - laughs, surprised gasps and orgasmic sighs (I'm hoping for all of those from you as you read on!) - that it had to be the title of this book. And with a cast list that stretches from Churchill to DiCaprio, Dahl to Dietrich, Princess Margaret to Maggie Smith, I've so much more to tell you and so much more to say.
My chapters range from 'How to Stay Married' to 'Don't Let the Bastards Get You Down'. Discover how to break the thickest conversational ice; why swearing is actually good for you (though not on the Today programme); the unexpected things I learned at school and what my Spice Girl name would be. Not to mention my Tale of the Unexpected and my very own Vagina Monologue.
Buckle up and join me on another unforgettable adventure, but this time through my heart and head . . .©2023 Miriam Margolyes (P)2023 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
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- kathy emily lee
- 16-09-23
Miriam oh Miriam just want more and more !!!!!
Absolutely fantastic , refreshing and excoriating and wanted not to do anything else but loose myself into Miriam’s world !!!!!!!
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- miss s mackie
- 19-09-23
One in a million
What can you say about her? She has brilliant wit and insight. I could listen to her for hours and hours and I did, couldn’t stop listening. I adored her first book and this is just as good with so many laugh out loud moments too. A wonderful book by a wonderful lady!
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- Miss N. Bleakley-wadlow
- 13-10-23
Be more Miriam
How I love this woman, I would pay to listen to her recite the alphabet to be perfectly honest. I enjoyed both of her books very much, I think I slightly preferred the first but can’t quite put my finger on why. She delivered as always lots of laughter and a few tears. The chapter about how happy she is with her partner, just sitting quietly at home really resonated with me, and as a single person in her 50’s she may have just convinced me to put myself out there again, life is indeed sweeter with two. If you’re reading this Miriam, thank you, keep being you, and I hope you see your 100th birthday. x
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- Anastacia
- 22-10-23
oh Miriam we do love you
the book for life I feel. Miriam is an honest , funny and amazing woman. a true socialist. I admire and love her. long may she reign
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- Anonymous User
- 26-10-23
Fantastic
A joy to listen to, Miriam’s story is gripping and everybody has to listen to it!
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- Sarah Gibson
- 11-10-23
Funny , heartwarming, perfect
No one else, but Miriam herself could read this book, and she does wonderfully. Her outlook on life should be a lesson to everyone. She’s packed so much in and you may not agree with some of her viewpoints she’s always honest and always coming from a place of kindness.
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- Kitcraig
- 17-10-23
Just tell it like it is.
Loved this book! What a brilliant human being! Thank you Miriam! Your life story now as a movie!
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- Luca S.
- 31-10-23
Unbeatable narration and narrative
I listened to the previous book and my expectations were really high. This book flows differently but it’s unique and entertaining. There is no chronological thread, but each topic allows you to jump back and forth in time.
Her personality comes through and shines throughout
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- Irene Duff
- 02-10-23
As good as the first book
I love the straight talking approach that Miriam has when sharing her memories. Her directness in some of the subject matter made me blush and squirm on occasions. Would recommend this book it was excellent.
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- amanda casley
- 11-12-23
Good ....
but not as good as her last book... funny, well read, entertaining but just a little repetitive if you've read Miriums other book
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