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Synopsis
Five hundred of Britain's most famous sporting legends regale their amusing tales in this humorous and irreverent compilation of after-dinner stories, published in aid of the "SPARKS" charity. Imagine having some of the wittiest after-dinner speakers entertain you with their most amusing tales. Real stories from their lives both inside and outside the world of sport and favourite anecdotes, with some hitherto unrevealed tales. In this comprehensive compilation of the best after-dinner sporting humour, edited by Sky commentator Will Chignell, many of Britain's most famous sports personalities are featured. From Ian Botham to George Best, Tim Henman to Lennox Lewis, Bill Beaumont to Steve Redgrave and Gareth Edwards to Sam Torrance, there is a broad spectrum of contributors re-living the funniest moments in their lives. With specially commissioned illustrations from a sports cartoonists and photographs reflecting the anecdotal stories, the book should appeal to sports enthusiasts of all ages and backgrounds.
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Some of Britain's most famous sporting legends regale their favourite tales in this humorous compilation of after-dinner stories. These are real stories from their lives both inside and outside the world of sport; some already known and much loved, others untold until now.
To top it all, the royalties from the book are being donated to the SPARKS (Sport Aiding medical Research for KidS) Charity.
About the Author
Will Chignell is primarily a rugby union commentator for Sky Sports but also works across a range of other sports.
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- PublisherHarper Uk
- Publication date2002
- ISBN 10 0007148194
- ISBN 13 9780007148196
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages384
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