In 2001 Will Young shot to fame as the first winner of Pop Idol. It was clear from the start that he would never be a typical pop star—and more than 10 years later he has become one of our best-loved and most intriguing artists. From his dramatic experiences on Pop Idol; to coming out in the glare of the media spotlight; to his valiant struggles against depression; to the crazy reality of being famous, Will is open about both the highs and lows of his life. He also provides sound and practical advice on dealing with the DVLA helpline—something that has been woefully neglected by all other celebrity memoirs. If you have ever wondered what it's like to attend a fashion show (and find yourself accidentally waving at Anna Wintour); how it feels to sing in front of thousands while fighting a catastrophic bout of low self-esteem; or be subjected to the terror that is a This Morning "makeover," then Funny Peculiar reveals all. It also reveals what not to say if you ever meet David Beckham. Moving, witty and scrupulously honest, Funny Peculiar is a refreshingly different and fascinating autobiography by a true original. With free audio sampler.

Funny Peculiar

Young, Will

Humor & Entertainment

SPHERE

In 2001, Will Young shot to fame as the first winner of Pop Idol. It was clear right from the start that he would never be a typical pop star - and more than ten years later he is still one of the UK's best-loved and most intriguing artists. In his engaging, witty, and scrupulously honest autobiography, he tells his remarkable story in his own unique voice. From his experiences on Pop Idol, to coming out in the glare of the media spotlight, Will is open about both the highs and lows of his life. He also provides sound and practical advice on dealing with the DVLA helpline - something that has been woefully neglected by all other celebrity memoirs. If you have ever wondered what it's like to attend a fashion show, or how it feels to stand up to Simon Cowell in front of the whole nation, this book reveals all, and much more. Will Young is not a typical pop star - and his book is a fresh, thought-provoking, and entertaining portrait of a true original.

Funny Peculiar: The Autobiography

Little, Brown Book Group

Biographies & Memoirs

Arts & Literature

To be a Gay Man

Million-selling pop star and co-host of influential podcast 'Homo Sapiens', Will Young is calling for an end to society's legacy of gay shame, revealing the impact it had on his own life, how he learned to deal with it and how he can now truthfully say he is gay and happy. PART OF BBC2'S BOOK CLUB BETWEEN THE COVERS In To Be a Gay Man, Will Young speaks out about gay shame, revealing the impact it had on his own life, how he learned to deal with it, and how he can now truthfully say he is gay and happy. We know Will as a multi-platinum recording artist, Olivier-nominee, and the first winner of the Idol franchise. But his story began long before his first audition. Looking back on a world where growing up being called gay was the ultimate insult and coming out after a lifetime of hiding his sexuality, Will explores the long-lasting impact repressing his true self has had. As Will's own story demonstrates, internalised shame in childhood increases the risk of developing low self-worth, and even self-disgust, leading to destructive behaviours in adult life. Will revisits the darkest extremes he has been to, sharing his vulnerabilities, his regrets, tracing his own navigation through it all and showing the way for others who might have felt alone in the same experience. Here you will find a friend, champion and mentor, breaking taboos with frank honesty, and offering invaluable practical advice on overcoming the difficult issues too often faced within the LGBTQ+ community.

To Be a Gay Man

Ebury Press

Virgin Books

About the Author\nWill Young is a pop star and actor who shot to fame in 2002 after winning the first series of Pop Idol. He has released seven albums, four of which hit Number One in the UK charts, and he has 10 million record sales and two Brit Awards to his name. Will co-founded the podcast 'Homo Sapiens' and is a leading voice in mental health awareness, particuarly within the LGBTQ+ community. He lives in London with his two dogs, border terrier Esme and dachsund, Nelly.\n.

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Health, Fitness & Dieting

Mental Health

Ebury Spotlight

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Children's Books

Animals

BookBaby

Anything Is Possible

Arts & Photography

Giddings, Marie Claire

Music

Contender Entertainment Group

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