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17 Jul 2002, 15:00 (Ref:335776)
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Flat out - Flat broke!
Just finished reading Perry McCarthy's book about his exploits en route to making his F1 debut with Andrea Moda.
For any of you who are thinking of getting it, I can thoroughly recommend it as a good read. Written in a very light style, it's as if Perry is in the room relating the tales to you. Some of Perry's money making wheeze's and narrow squeak's with cash are hilarious, but in the end it's a true tale of never, ever giving up. Also some touching moment's when Martin Donnelly and Jonny Herbet, who are part of Perry's 'Rat Pack', were injured. I couldn't put it down when I started reading it - much to the annoyance of other family members!. BTW should I have posted this in Armchair Enthusiast? |
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17 Jul 2002, 17:22 (Ref:335836)
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Doesn't matter where you post it. Thanks for the tip. I'll buy it at the next opportunity.
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17 Jul 2002, 17:37 (Ref:335847)
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im on chapter 5 ....such a good book ...Perry is one funny man !
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17 Jul 2002, 18:08 (Ref:335872)
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I heard him speak twice in person at Le Mans this year and he had me in stiches both times, now I have a job I may have to go out and buy the book.
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17 Jul 2002, 19:39 (Ref:335945)
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I hope he's back on Digital + this weekend...
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17 Jul 2002, 19:56 (Ref:335954)
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I bought the book a few days ago and I've never stopped reading it, its such a wonderful book, Perry certainly deserved better in Formula 1.
A blend of humour, entertainment, struggle, and tragedy rolled into one, a fantastic read, I really recommend the book. |
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17 Jul 2002, 21:02 (Ref:336006)
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Yup, it's very good, only wish I didn't read so bloody fast... now I've got to find something else to keep me amused
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17 Jul 2002, 21:34 (Ref:336040)
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When you are reading it...its written in the very manner in which perry talks . that makes it a even better read .
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17 Jul 2002, 21:38 (Ref:336043)
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Ok, help me out- what's it called?
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17 Jul 2002, 21:52 (Ref:336061)
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please, since i haven't bought it yet, feel free to quote it at length!
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17 Jul 2002, 21:54 (Ref:336063)
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FLAT OUT , FLAT BROKE . FORMULA 1 THE HARD WAY . Perry McCarthy published by Haynes |
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17 Jul 2002, 21:57 (Ref:336068)
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17 Jul 2002, 22:24 (Ref:336087)
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Thanks SS. I guess I should have realized that from the title of the thread, eh? Uggh, sorry...
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17 Jul 2002, 22:58 (Ref:336117)
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Gotta be a good read, but have no money...
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18 Jul 2002, 08:46 (Ref:336302)
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Just finished reading the book. Some good stories, but the sub-editors should be awarded a smack as several names are spelled incorrectly. It seemed to finish a little quickly once he'd lost the Williams test job to DC. Well worth a read anyway.
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18 Jul 2002, 09:29 (Ref:336331)
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I noticed that ..They spelt a few names wrongly here and there.
And Mr V....we cant all be as quick as you are .....hehehehe |
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18 Jul 2002, 09:40 (Ref:336341)
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Is this being released in Australia?????
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18 Jul 2002, 10:02 (Ref:336359)
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not sure , but from the link i posted above , i think they deliver to anywhere . Wouldnt think it would cost much to post it to OZ from the UK
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19 Jul 2002, 12:42 (Ref:337333)
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Not available in Canada until Sept.
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"And the most important thing is that we, the Vettels, the Bernies, whoever, should not destroy our own sport by making stupid comments about the ******* noise." - Niki Lauda
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23 Jul 2002, 11:22 (Ref:340523)
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I ordered from the link and it took 3 days to get the book. Not bad and it is a signed copy! I live in Denmark
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