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14 Oct 2004, 13:35 (Ref:1124276)
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Perry McCarthy- Flat Out Flat Broke
Who here has read this book?
A hilarious account of Perry McCarthy's struggle to reach Formula 1, with the year in Formula 1 itself arguably the biggest struggle of all. "Julian Bailey was with me when I phoned the team and I found their receptionist was as bright as the rest of them. 'Pronto, Andrea Moda Formula,' she said. 'Hello,' I said. 'It's Perry.' 'Perry...Perry who?' came the reply. 'Perry McCarthy,' I answered, patiently. 'What company are your from?' 'I'm not from a company. I'm your bloody racing driver!'" I definitely recommend a read. Perry has a highly witty turn of phrase adding to the entertainment of his own story. Last edited by Utopian; 14 Oct 2004 at 13:38. |
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14 Oct 2004, 13:38 (Ref:1124280)
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Possibly better in Armchair Enthusiast but I agree with your assessment.
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14 Oct 2004, 14:27 (Ref:1124319)
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It is a great book!! Tis soo funny but also highlights the stuggle that drivers can go through!
I'm annoyed cos I had a chance to get a signed copy, but didn't bother and bought it at a later date...doh! |
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14 Oct 2004, 15:56 (Ref:1124398)
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It's one of the best books I've read........a nice change to read about someone who didn't get the lucky break he so deserved.
Bloody funny guy, Perry...... |
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14 Oct 2004, 18:33 (Ref:1124555)
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What can I say about this book fantastic I and would also recommend it, its well worth the read. Perry is a very funny bloke, I have seen him talking to the punters in the MRI Marquee at Le Mans twice now and its just what you need after 18 hours after on a coach.
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14 Oct 2004, 20:20 (Ref:1124692)
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I have yet to read this book but I intend to when I get a minute or so!
Tell me, does Perry tell the tale of Roger Cowman (he of EuroBOSS fame) and himself flogging t-shirts round the marshal's camp site at Donington Park? (I've still got mine!) 
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14 Oct 2004, 20:28 (Ref:1124700)
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Perry's great - a truly inspirational character with a great sense of a humour and a real love of racing, despite the days when it treated him badly. FOFB is definitely a book anyone can enjoy, even if Formula 1 isn't an interest.
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14 Oct 2004, 21:24 (Ref:1124745)
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I'll be reading it soon. I ordered Life at The Limit by Prof. Watkins and Perry's book and they arrived today
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14 Oct 2004, 21:30 (Ref:1124747)
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I've also got a signed copy of "Beyond the Limit" IMO not as good as the first but well worth reading.
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15 Oct 2004, 10:23 (Ref:1125079)
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I've read it; great christmas present for someone if your an on the ball kind of person.
I was never too keen on reading autobiographies until I read this one. I may be a bit of a hacnkneyed phrase but I did laugh throughout. |
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15 Oct 2004, 19:37 (Ref:1125513)
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FOFB..........It's a hilarous book!
And it took me longer to read the nige auto-boigraphy (under a month)! because it was so brilliant. |
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15 Oct 2004, 21:25 (Ref:1125573)
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Polished off the James Hunt biography by Gerald Donaldson yesterday.........only took three days to read, so must've been good!
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17 Oct 2004, 20:20 (Ref:1126836)
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Funny bloke, Perry! He is utterly cracking at times, how can he define all those difficult situations with the humour he does, I do not know...
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17 Oct 2004, 21:58 (Ref:1126899)
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It's funny because the book follows his more successful life as a Oil Rig painter.
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18 Oct 2004, 11:13 (Ref:1127194)
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I've got the Profs books, not got Perry's yet. I will soon though.
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18 Oct 2004, 12:57 (Ref:1127288)
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"FOFB" is a very good read. I read it on a coach to Wales a couple of months ago. Even better, I picked it up in the local Oxfam Bookshop for £2.99........
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Absolutely. Always worth a look, IMO.
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19 Oct 2004, 13:46 (Ref:1128323)
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Re: Perry McCarthy- Flat Out Flat Broke
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He mentions "Let Pel out!" T-shirts that he managed to make a small fortune on whilst at Andrea Moda. |
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25 Dec 2004, 19:02 (Ref:1187882)
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Got his book for christmas, looking forward to reading it soon
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25 Dec 2004, 19:20 (Ref:1187886)
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Your enjoy it, a good read.
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27 Dec 2004, 16:27 (Ref:1188473)
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Its a good'un. Enjoy.
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27 Dec 2004, 18:32 (Ref:1188513)
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An inspiring story, certainly...
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