Stand and Deliver: My Autobiography
Adam Ant
Sep 2008 · Pan Macmillan
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One of the most successful pop stars of the 80s, his face adorning posters on teenager's walls from Acton to Akron, Adam Ant was a phenomenon. Now in this frank and revealing autobiography, he tells the full story of his amazing life from his dysfunctional childhood to his key role in the punk movement and creation of a unique musical style that brought him a string of hits (both singles and albums). At one point he was so famous other stars sought his company and advice - even Michael Jackson called in the dead of night to ask about music and clothes. His many girlfriends included Jamie Lee Curtis and Heather Graham and for a time he lived in LA, acting in fifteen films.
Adam also writes honestly about his life-long battle with manic depression. His first episodes were triggered by the stress of living with a violent, alcoholic father, and he tried to commit suicide when he was at art school. A gruelling episode with a stalker in LA precipitated a mental breakdown, and a stalker in London led to his well-publicised arrest and hospitalization in 2001. At times funny and at other times tragic, this is gripping account of the turbulent life and times of one of music's most fascinating figures.
'A whirlwind story of sex, drugs, rock 'n' roll, suicide attempts and deranged stalkers' - Time Out
'With plenty of lessons to be learned about fame's downside, [this] is an intriguing tale, well and honestly told' - Q Magazine
Adam also writes honestly about his life-long battle with manic depression. His first episodes were triggered by the stress of living with a violent, alcoholic father, and he tried to commit suicide when he was at art school. A gruelling episode with a stalker in LA precipitated a mental breakdown, and a stalker in London led to his well-publicised arrest and hospitalization in 2001. At times funny and at other times tragic, this is gripping account of the turbulent life and times of one of music's most fascinating figures.
'A whirlwind story of sex, drugs, rock 'n' roll, suicide attempts and deranged stalkers' - Time Out
'With plenty of lessons to be learned about fame's downside, [this] is an intriguing tale, well and honestly told' - Q Magazine
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4.8
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Nigel Twelvetrees
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October 28, 2013
I found the book a wonderful read that is both thought provoking and insightful. That deals with both the highs and low's of Adam's life & his on going battle with depression. I have recommended this book to both fan's and to just the curious observers, as it really does deserve to be read. I actually found it so hard to put down as I have been an Ant fan for 32 years!! So it was nice to read a book that was such an honest account of his life.This really is a must buy if your an Ant fan!!
A Google user
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November 12, 2012
I have read this book and im stunned on how good it is. I love it and him xxx
Michael Golding
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June 9, 2015
Brilliant read.
About the author
Adam was born in north London and became in integral part of the capital's punk scene before creating his own brand of music. He had 13 hits in the top twenty (3 of them number ones), as well as bestselling albums. His music continues to be influential today.
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