9780008707026_

One of Britains most recognisable television personalities shares a memoir of his life for the first time ever as himself. Hes out of character, very loud and extremely funny!

Youre doing a book!!!??? my friend said.

Yes, I replied.

What, is someone writing it for you?

No. Im writing it. Its my book. Its about me! I said.

But what about the spelling and the whole dyslexia thing? she said. Im sure the people that publish the book or my agent will check all of that, I said. So from the get-go I apologise if there are any typos or grammatical mistakes. There shouldnt be, as Im sure the book-making fairy has checked through it all. Big cheers to the book-making fairy! Hurraaahhh!

Ive actually written books before. Seven, if Im blowing my own trumpet. But never about me, Leigh Francis. Not many people know the real me. They know Keith Lemon, Avid Merrion, The Bear, but this book is all about who I am, out of character, totally honest, just being me. Theres going to be some sad bits, but hopefully therell be more happy bits thatll put a smile on your face a few times. Its everything I can remember up to the present day.

When I was at school they called me Francis, Franny, Eyes (my middle name is Izaak hence eyes, I guess). Oh, Ive also been called Ginger Bollox many times too, Ginger Bastard, Fat Ginger Bastard, all the ginger stuff. But I aint moaning about that. I am ginger! Ginger and proud.

Anyway, lets start with my first memory, which was being circumcised when I was three. If were going to be starting at all.

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From humble beginnings to the top of the entertainment tree and everything in between! A beautiful book about a beautiful man Paddy McGuinness

Leigh is an artistic genius. This is a unique book Davina McCall

Funny, honest and utterly creative. This book is a lot like the man himself! Fearne Cotton

This is the story of a little boy called Leigh Francis who became a naughty bear. And then a man called Keith Lemon, and also Avid Merrion and whoever else you may or may not know me as (but not Mick Hucknall). All this time behind the neckbrace, bandage or whatever costume Ive worn, I was still just that little boy called Leigh Francis.

From the moment I stepped out in front of the camera, Ive always been in character. Now the time has come to lift the mask (literally) and reveal myself (not literally): from growing up in Leeds obsessed with TV, films, toys, clothes and dressing up as my favourite superhero, to my wild adventures, my first relationships and moving to London to pursue my dream of being silly and having a laugh. Oh, and theres a bit about making it in the wonderful world of telly the highs, the lows and everything in between.

So here it is, my memoir! Expect a chuckle, a thoughtful pause and maybe even a tear or two. I cant lie, Im a little bit nervous about it as this isnt like all the made-up stuff Ive done in character this is my story. A true story about Leigh.

Spider-Man

in the Cubs and Scouts

with breakdancing and skateboarding

...(*_*)9780008707026_

From humble beginnings to the top of the entertainment tree and everything in between! A beautiful book about a beautiful man Paddy McGuinness

Leigh is an artistic genius. This is a unique book Davina McCall

Funny, honest and utterly creative. This book is a lot like the man himself! Fearne Cotton

Spider-Man

in the Cubs and Scouts

with breakdancing and skateboarding

...(*_*)9780008707026_

'From humble beginnings to the top of the entertainment tree and everything in between! A beautiful book about a beautiful man' Paddy McGuinness

'Leigh is an artistic genius. This is a unique book' Davina McCall

'Funny, honest and utterly creative. This book is a lot like the man himself!' Fearne Cotton

This is the story of a little boy called Leigh Francis who became a naughty bear. And then a man called Keith Lemon, and also Avid Merrion and whoever else you may or may not know me as (but not Mick Hucknall). All this time behind the neckbrace, bandage or whatever costume I’ve worn, I was still just that little boy called Leigh Francis.

From the moment I stepped out in front of the camera, I’ve always been in character. Now the time has come to lift the mask (literally) and reveal myself (not literally): from growing up in Leeds obsessed with TV, films, toys, clothes and dressing up as my favourite superhero,* to my wild adventures,** my first relationships*** and moving to London to pursue my dream of being silly and having a laugh. Oh, and there’s a bit about making it in the wonderful world of telly – the highs, the lows and everything in between.

So here it is, my memoir! Expect a chuckle, a thoughtful pause and maybe even a tear or two. I can’t lie, I’m a little bit nervous about it as this isn’t like all the made-up stuff I’ve done in character – this is my story. A true story about Leigh.

* Spider-Man

** in the Cubs and Scouts

*** with breakdancing and skateboarding

Leigh, Myself and I

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