Will Birch
Ian Dury: The Definitive Biography
Well researched and written story of Ian's life and his idiosyncrasies. A lot of very funny stories but underpinned by someone who was a bit fucked up mentally and possibly went through a lot more trauma at school than he lets on. I can only go by this book but it seems like he was a right cunt which is a label he seemingly spread liberally to others. I guess like a lot of people who make it in show business - lovely to see them up on stage but would you want them as a friend. Maybe I should only read biographies of those I don't like. Shame Ian never wrote that autobiography, his only two words in it being "Hallo sausages" as maybe that would set a better context for his behaviour. Worth reading, but not if he's an idol of yours.
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