Brandreth likes to portray himself
as lightweight — a bit if a dilettante, chat show host sort of thing, whereas
this book, a selection of interviews of well known people, plus the fact that
he was able to obtain some of the interviews, clearly shows that he is an
author and a man of both knowledge and depth.

I will not comment upon the
personalitites who display their qualities and faults and in the case of some,
overpowering, unjustified egos, as Brandreth does this in a subtle and clever
way.  The fact is, this is a marvelous
book that may be picked up and enjoyed, each interview being
self-contained.  You will learn
surprising facts and be much entertained. 
Highly recommended.

©
2004 Wyndham Perring

Wyndham Perring lives in Stratford-upon-Avon,
UK.

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