This is Julian Clarys story; in his own words - the tale of an awkward schoolboy who became a huge worldwide success on stage and screen.After a sheltered suburban upbringing; Julian was sent to St Benedicts; where beatings from holy men gave him some brutal life lessons; and other unholy boys his first awakenings of sexuality. He had just one true friend and ally; Nick - to his other school peers; Julians aloof demeanour made him an enigma or simply a figure of ridicule. In school he was just another pained adolescent; but inside Julian was a new Jean Genet or Quentin Crisp bursting to get out.Leaving St Benedicts thankfully behind him; Julian went on to college where he found his true vocation as an entertainer with a peculiar comic brand of smut and glamour. At the same time; he was finding as much sex as he could; sometimes with remarkably less-than-glamorous characters.Periods in community theatre and the singing telegram industry followed before Julian hit the big time with cabaret co-star Fanny the Wonder Dog as The Joan Collins Fan Club. Soon; the world was his oyster. But fame came at a price; as Julian struggled not only with the reality of being a high-profile gay man in the 1980s but also the pain of losing his lover to terminal illness.Far more than just another celebrity autobiography or funny book; this is a touching; beautifully written and wryly witty account of a unique progression from shy child to comedy icon.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Good calendar whatever you do with it!By KelelaMy daughter purchased this for her boyfriends birthday. and substituted her lovely face in the photos (male ones not animals). Came out looking really cute. as she made different faces. As an addendum. she broke up with her boyfriend about 3 weeks later. they have however. remained friends.....1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Sometimes Attractive Guys With Big Muscles and Baby AnimalsBy BrennaI am a lesbian. but I bought this as my "roommate calendar" because it is hilarious. and all of my houseguests get a kick out of it. Pretty straightforward calendar - "hot" guys and baby animals. Its mostly just puppies and kitties. though there is one baby goat. Id like to see a more well-rounded animal base next time. Despite my general lack of attraction towards men. I remain skeptical that some of the dudes are what anyone would consider "hot" - beauty is more than just big pecs. yknow. But all in all. it has really jazzed up my kitchen. so Im happy.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Wow. a year of this on the wall would do me fineBy SeekermoonI buy my grown children a calendar every year and write all anniversaries. birthdays. etc. in them. July is so hot that I almost wanted to write everything in that month alone lol!Quality paper. squares large enough for writing in. and did I say hot guys!
