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It's Not What You Think
- Narrated by: Chris Evans
- Length: 7 hrs and 3 mins
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Chris Evans
The story of how one council estate lad made good, really very good, and survived - just about - to tell the tale....
Chris Evans' extraordinary career has seen him become one of the country's most successful broadcasters and producers and a well-known face in his own right. From his early years on Manchester's Piccadilly radio to Don't Forget Your Toothbrush, The Big Breakfast, and TFI Friday for Channel 4, Chris changed the TV landscape during the '90s. And on BBC Radio 1's Breakfast show and as owner of Virgin Radio, he ushered in the age of the celebrity DJ. His relentless pursuit of success and subversive style were his trademarks.
But then the 'Chris Evans show' and Chris Evans' life became frighteningly interchangeable. The more outlandish the antics, whether on or off screen or air, the better. The celebrity girlfriends and the nights out drinking. Rolling into work late with 7m listeners waiting. For someone who took such pride in his work, what had happened? The country loved him, but what did Chris love? He'd achieved more than any kid who'd left school at 16 with a couple of O'Levels could have dreamed of. So why wasn't he happy?
Chris Evans' autobiography will be an honest and revealing story of how a boy from a Warrington council estate who started work at 13 and held down 20 different jobs by the time he left school became the most widely acclaimed broadcaster of his generation.
From the early death of his father that literally set him to work, to his brief and much publicised marriage to Billie Piper, he will talk frankly about the highs and lows of his, at times, turbulent career and how his drive to succeed impacted his personal life. This will be a fascinating and surprising life story from one of Britain's brightest and boldest pe...
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- BigMac74
- 28-06-14
Great but cut short
What made the experience of listening to It's Not What You Think the most enjoyable?
Chris' narration was excellent & honest. He criticises himself & his behaviour but the book really gives an insight into his drive, ambition & keys to his success. The only issue is it finishes as he completes the deal to buy Virgin Radio. There are limited mentions of his times with Gazza, Danny Baker etc. What happened after Virgin Radio is missing - please finish this off Chris!
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- Jools
- 22-07-23
Brilliant
Brilliant brilliance brilliant brilliance brilliant brilliant brilliance read a bit fast but brilliantly brilliant. Thank you
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- Adey
- 07-08-16
Good insight to the early years
Need to read the second book now to see what happens after the 'Virgin Years'!
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- Adrian
- 06-06-10
Chris Evans
Not bad, could have done with more meat on the bones but one shrewd guy.
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- Daryl
- 23-02-10
Love Him Or Hate Him
Love him or hate him, Chris Evans charts hits meteoric rise from the streets of Warrington to a multi millionaire radio DJ.
His life and his loves, his creations and his demise, it's all here as the ginger kid comes good.
Just what is his magnetism with all the beautiful women he has spent time with and how did he come to own Virgin Radio ?
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- Elizabeth
- 26-01-10
It was even better than I thought!!!!!
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, it was pacey, funny and extremely inspirational. Cant wait for the next volumne.
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- Clare C
- 05-05-10
It's Not What You Think' by Chris Evans
I rarely pick up Biographies but always enjoyed Chris Evan's radio shows so took a risk.
Fantastic result. If you liked his shows you'll enjoy this. I always thought bio's would be dry and dull but have now bought 'Fatty' and looking at others. Perhaps it is because it is a comedian.
Chris Evans narrates and I love his 'top tens' of all sorts of things he has encountered. I will definately purchase any follow up bio by CE.
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- Richard
- 14-10-12
Very Funny
It may be abridged, but there is plenty of content in this book. Having the author read it really makes it. I can't comment on the historical completeness or accuracy, but it is an absolutely fantastic listen from an entertainment perspective.
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- Sue McW
- 11-10-15
Hang onto your hat !
The first few chapters of this book are narrated at such speed by Chris Evans that it is difficult to keep pace - but don't be discouraged, his delivery slows down after the first few chapters. This man's life is amazing exciting and 'edge of your seat' listening. Underneath all that bravado you can hear the vulnerability. You will immediately want to read the second book of his autobiography but unfortunately, it's not in audio format yet.
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- Rich
- 11-06-10
Amazing!!
First Auidobook and wow listened to it all in a day, very well read by chris, funny in parts, dramatic, inspiring, warming and leaves you wanting more!!
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