[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]ANAGRAMER wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Surprised there's a demand for reprint. Hutton's book is a catalogue of half-truths that don't stand-up to scrutiny - eg - he was well-aware of David Bowie but claimed not to recognise 'Freddie-thingy' in 1984 - I would suggest that that is damn near impossible - ANYBODY who listened to music at that time (he was a barber afterall - I'm sure the radio was never off!) MUST have been aware of who's who.
The book described in lavish detail what gifts were exchanged, lavish dinners and petty squabbles - not worth your money. Do we really need to know about the coffee tables and flower arrangements!!
An example: 'Freddie gave me this, I gave that to Freddie but couldn't afford what I really wanted to give him, but he thought that what I gave him was lovely.
I made him a coffee table.
He loves me more than Mary.
We went to Ibiza, I went 1st class. Mary went in cargo - she asked for some of my water - what a cheek!!
I wore the same shirt as Freddie. I'm his favourite!!'
Mary Austin is criticised severely for her attitude towards Freddie's wealth, it is noteworthy that she NEVER produces a tome such as this and in her very occasional interviews is honest, articulate and discreet.
Do yourselves a favour and miss this book - I'm embarassed to admit that I read it - complete waste of a day!
Anybody want my copy or shall I just use it for toilet paper?[/QUOTE]
Please could U send it to me if I pay the postage?
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[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Sicmot wrote: [/QUOTENAME][QUOTE][QUOTENAME]ANAGRAMER wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Surprised there's a demand for reprint. Hutton's book is a catalogue of half-truths that don't stand-up to scrutiny - eg - he was well-aware of David Bowie but claimed not to recognise 'Freddie-thingy' in 1984 - I would suggest that that is damn near impossible - ANYBODY who listened to music at that time (he was a barber afterall - I'm sure the radio was never off!) MUST have been aware of who's who.
The book described in lavish detail what gifts were exchanged, lavish dinners and petty squabbles - not worth your money. Do we really need to know about the coffee tables and flower arrangements!!
An example: 'Freddie gave me this, I gave that to Freddie but couldn't afford what I really wanted to give him, but he thought that what I gave him was lovely.
I made him a coffee table.
He loves me more than Mary.
We went to Ibiza, I went 1st class. Mary went in cargo - she asked for some of my water - what a cheek!!
I wore the same shirt as Freddie. I'm his favourite!!'
Mary Austin is criticised severely for her attitude towards Freddie's wealth, it is noteworthy that she NEVER produces a tome such as this and in her very occasional interviews is honest, articulate and discreet.
Do yourselves a favour and miss this book - I'm embarassed to admit that I read it - complete waste of a day!
Anybody want my copy or shall I just use it for toilet paper?[/QUOTE]
Please could U send it to me if I pay the postage? If so, send me mail for address @ Alexander1976@hotmail.com [/QUOTE]
The book described in lavish detail what gifts were exchanged, lavish dinners and petty squabbles - not worth your money. Do we really need to know about the coffee tables and flower arrangements!!
An example: 'Freddie gave me this, I gave that to Freddie but couldn't afford what I really wanted to give him, but he thought that what I gave him was lovely.
I made him a coffee table.
He loves me more than Mary.
We went to Ibiza, I went 1st class. Mary went in cargo - she asked for some of my water - what a cheek!!
I wore the same shirt as Freddie. I'm his favourite!!'
Mary Austin is criticised severely for her attitude towards Freddie's wealth, it is noteworthy that she NEVER produces a tome such as this and in her very occasional interviews is honest, articulate and discreet.
Do yourselves a favour and miss this book - I'm embarassed to admit that I read it - complete waste of a day!
Anybody want my copy or shall I just use it for toilet paper?[/QUOTE]
Please could U send it to me if I pay the postage? If so, send me mail for address @ Alexander1976@hotmail.com [/QUOTE]
Thanks everyone for your comments, I think I won't get Hutton's book, I am not really interested in those certain disgusting details.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Sicmot wrote: [/QUOTENAME][QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Sicmot wrote: [/QUOTENAME][QUOTE][QUOTENAME]ANAGRAMER wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Surprised there's a demand for reprint. Hutton's book is a catalogue of half-truths that don't stand-up to scrutiny - eg - he was well-aware of David Bowie but claimed not to recognise 'Freddie-thingy' in 1984 - I would suggest that that is damn near impossible - ANYBODY who listened to music at that time (he was a barber afterall - I'm sure the radio was never off!) MUST have been aware of who's who.
The book described in lavish detail what gifts were exchanged, lavish dinners and petty squabbles - not worth your money. Do we really need to know about the coffee tables and flower arrangements!!
An example: 'Freddie gave me this, I gave that to Freddie but couldn't afford what I really wanted to give him, but he thought that what I gave him was lovely.
I made him a coffee table.
He loves me more than Mary.
We went to Ibiza, I went 1st class. Mary went in cargo - she asked for some of my water - what a cheek!!
I wore the same shirt as Freddie. I'm his favourite!!'
Mary Austin is criticised severely for her attitude towards Freddie's wealth, it is noteworthy that she NEVER produces a tome such as this and in her very occasional interviews is honest, articulate and discreet.
Do yourselves a favour and miss this book - I'm embarassed to admit that I read it - complete waste of a day!
Anybody want my copy or shall I just use it for toilet paper?[/QUOTE]
Please could U send it to me if I pay the postage? If so, send me mail for address @ Alexander1976@hotmail.com [/QUOTE]
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LOL, are you serious?
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Sicmot wrote: [/QUOTENAME][QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Sicmot wrote: [/QUOTENAME][QUOTE][QUOTENAME]ANAGRAMER wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Surprised there's a demand for reprint. Hutton's book is a catalogue of half-truths that don't stand-up to scrutiny - eg - he was well-aware of David Bowie but claimed not to recognise 'Freddie-thingy' in 1984 - I would suggest that that is damn near impossible - ANYBODY who listened to music at that time (he was a barber afterall - I'm sure the radio was never off!) MUST have been aware of who's who.
The book described in lavish detail what gifts were exchanged, lavish dinners and petty squabbles - not worth your money. Do we really need to know about the coffee tables and flower arrangements!!
An example: 'Freddie gave me this, I gave that to Freddie but couldn't afford what I really wanted to give him, but he thought that what I gave him was lovely.
I made him a coffee table.
He loves me more than Mary.
We went to Ibiza, I went 1st class. Mary went in cargo - she asked for some of my water - what a cheek!!
I wore the same shirt as Freddie. I'm his favourite!!'
Mary Austin is criticised severely for her attitude towards Freddie's wealth, it is noteworthy that she NEVER produces a tome such as this and in her very occasional interviews is honest, articulate and discreet.
Do yourselves a favour and miss this book - I'm embarassed to admit that I read it - complete waste of a day!
Anybody want my copy or shall I just use it for toilet paper?[/QUOTE]
Please could U send it to me if I pay the postage? If so, send me mail for address @ Alexander1976@hotmail.com [/QUOTE]
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LOL, are you serious?
Yes I most certainly am
i enjoyed the book and was brought to tears at the end , i thought it was a great way to show us the personal side of Freddie that not many ppl knew or seen.... and as for the details of his illness well i think Jim was makin aware the fact how brave he was to the end and exactly how devasting this disease really is.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]ANAGRAMER wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Surprised there's a demand for reprint. Hutton's book is a catalogue of half-truths that don't stand-up to scrutiny - eg - he was well-aware of David Bowie but claimed not to recognise 'Freddie-thingy' in 1984 - I would suggest that that is damn near impossible - ANYBODY who listened to music at that time (he was a barber afterall - I'm sure the radio was never off!) MUST have been aware of who's who.
The book described in lavish detail what gifts were exchanged, lavish dinners and petty squabbles - not worth your money. Do we really need to know about the coffee tables and flower arrangements!!
An example: 'Freddie gave me this, I gave that to Freddie but couldn't afford what I really wanted to give him, but he thought that what I gave him was lovely.
I made him a coffee table.
He loves me more than Mary.
We went to Ibiza, I went 1st class. Mary went in cargo - she asked for some of my water - what a cheek!!
I wore the same shirt as Freddie. I'm his favourite!!'
Mary Austin is criticised severely for her attitude towards Freddie's wealth, it is noteworthy that she NEVER produces a tome such as this and in her very occasional interviews is honest, articulate and discreet.
Do yourselves a favour and miss this book - I'm embarassed to admit that I read it - complete waste of a day!
Anybody want my copy or shall I just use it for toilet paper?[/QUOTE]
Well said.
Eesh, Hutton is such a piece of shit..
The book described in lavish detail what gifts were exchanged, lavish dinners and petty squabbles - not worth your money. Do we really need to know about the coffee tables and flower arrangements!!
An example: 'Freddie gave me this, I gave that to Freddie but couldn't afford what I really wanted to give him, but he thought that what I gave him was lovely.
I made him a coffee table.
He loves me more than Mary.
We went to Ibiza, I went 1st class. Mary went in cargo - she asked for some of my water - what a cheek!!
I wore the same shirt as Freddie. I'm his favourite!!'
Mary Austin is criticised severely for her attitude towards Freddie's wealth, it is noteworthy that she NEVER produces a tome such as this and in her very occasional interviews is honest, articulate and discreet.
Do yourselves a favour and miss this book - I'm embarassed to admit that I read it - complete waste of a day!
Anybody want my copy or shall I just use it for toilet paper?[/QUOTE]
Well said.
Eesh, Hutton is such a piece of shit..
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]KillerQueen1429 wrote: [/QUOTENAME]i enjoyed the book and was brought to tears at the end , i thought it was a great way to show us the personal side of Freddie that not many ppl knew or seen.... and as for the details of his illness well i think Jim was makin aware the fact how brave he was to the end and exactly how devasting this disease really is.[/QUOTE]
Straight up tearjerker!!!
Straight up tearjerker!!!
I paid an obscene amount of money for this book and while I was reading it, I kept wondering what I was missing. Was this book considered a good book? It seemed so self-serving. As if Jim needed to somehow prove he was an important part of Freddie's life. That's how it sounded to me. I don't think it painted a very nice picture of Freddie. I know he wasn't near perfect, but when you love someone, I think you 'see' them in a much better way than Jim described. He comes off as angry and arrogant - not needing Freddie or his wealth, yet constantly being teased and tortured by it.
It's been a while since I've read it, but that's the overall feeling I'm left with. I wouldn't recomend buying it unles you simply want to own everything and anything about Freddie Mercury.
It's been a while since I've read it, but that's the overall feeling I'm left with. I wouldn't recomend buying it unles you simply want to own everything and anything about Freddie Mercury.
Hi,
Do you still have this book that you want to dispose? If you do, can I have it if you're no longer interested. I'm a die hard Freddie Mercury fan and I would love to read anything about him, good or bad. I don't care about the kind of person he's been but I honestly think that he's the greatest performer on earth and that's all that matters to me. Thank you.
Do you still have this book that you want to dispose? If you do, can I have it if you're no longer interested. I'm a die hard Freddie Mercury fan and I would love to read anything about him, good or bad. I don't care about the kind of person he's been but I honestly think that he's the greatest performer on earth and that's all that matters to me. Thank you.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]inmsthebest wrote: [/QUOTENAME][QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Serry... wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Was that s**t re-issued?! Oh my God...[/QUOTE]
Serry, why did you say it's a shit?
I haven't read that yet.
Is it so bad?
Thanks, I don't want to waste my money if it's a bad book, not worth the price.[/QUOTE]
No no, its really good, near the end it makes you cry it has really sad and very rare pictures of Freddie,before he couldnt walk and died, they are in his garden that's all I'm telling you!Buy the book, you have to read it before you think its s**t ;)
Serry, why did you say it's a shit?
I haven't read that yet.
Is it so bad?
Thanks, I don't want to waste my money if it's a bad book, not worth the price.[/QUOTE]
No no, its really good, near the end it makes you cry it has really sad and very rare pictures of Freddie,before he couldnt walk and died, they are in his garden that's all I'm telling you!Buy the book, you have to read it before you think its s**t ;)
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Serry... wrote: [/QUOTENAME]If you want to know more about about very private life of Freddie or just interesting in knowing more about gay's relationships - then that's a good book.[/QUOTE]
Yeah!
Yeah!
While we're on the subject of this book, I'd just like to add my two cents. I have only read about a chapter, where Jim described Freddie's last days. It embarassed me to read what he had wrote. What Jim wrote was very personal, and should not have been printed for the whole world to read about. I've lived with people who were extremely ill like Freddie, and I can tell you I saw pretty much the same things Jim did with Freddie. You don't share that stuff. It's not right.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]<font color=9900CC>mayniac316 wrote: [/QUOTENAME]While we're on the subject of this book, I'd just like to add my two cents. I have only read about a chapter, where Jim described Freddie's last days. It embarassed me to read what he had wrote. What Jim wrote was very personal, and should not have been printed for the whole world to read about. I've lived with people who were extremely ill like Freddie, and I can tell you I saw pretty much the same things Jim did with Freddie. You don't share that stuff. It's not right.[/QUOTE]
Amen to that
Amen to that
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]<font color=9900CC>mayniac316 wrote: [/QUOTENAME]While we're on the subject of this book, I'd just like to add my two cents. I have only read about a chapter, where Jim described Freddie's last days. It embarassed me to read what he had wrote. What Jim wrote was very personal, and should not have been printed for the whole world to read about. I've lived with people who were extremely ill like Freddie, and I can tell you I saw pretty much the same things Jim did with Freddie. You don't share that stuff. It's not right.[/QUOTE]
That's so true! Freddie wouldn't have liked it to have such things about his disease be written in a book! Although, it shows well what a terrible disease aids is. People should be aware of that. Anyway, I really hated the last part, it made me cry and I felt terrible after reading it. I'm not considering to read it again.
That's so true! Freddie wouldn't have liked it to have such things about his disease be written in a book! Although, it shows well what a terrible disease aids is. People should be aware of that. Anyway, I really hated the last part, it made me cry and I felt terrible after reading it. I'm not considering to read it again.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]bitesthedust<br><h6> The QZ gentleman... wrote: [/QUOTENAME]I've read Peter Freestone's book, and whilst it does get a bit repetitive at times ("We were not amused.")[/QUOTE]
Hah, those parts amused ME! :D
Hah, those parts amused ME! :D