This Time Round: Autobiography - An Inside into Brookside - X Factor - Dancing On Ice - Theatre Life & Panto - Softcover

Quinn, Ray

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0992929873 ISBN 13: 9780992929879

Publisher: Percy Publishing, 2020

Synopsis

For most of you that have chosen to take a look at this book, you are people that have seen me grow up in front of your eyes. From my early age in Brookside and then X-Factor. Many of you will believe I have had a gifted life, which in truth I have. What you may not know is that at some points, it has been hard, harder than I ever would have imagined.My story is going to take you on a journey, a journey that I have enjoyed, from my early years of dancing that many of you may not know about, through TV Shows such as Brookside, X-Factor, and that is where most of you will know me from.X-factor made me a house hold name, but it had its price. My age had its price, and those around me used my age, naivety and my dream to be an entertainer to their own advantage. I’m not going to judge them. I will talk my way through my life and I will let you be the judge.This book has been written so I can tell you my story and with the old saying ‘You can't put old head on young shoulders’. I want to guide anyone who follows their dream to entertain, the pit falls of the life they aspire to.If I could go back would I do things differently? Yes I would. Do I regret my life? No I don’t.This is my story and this is who I am now. I am closing a chapter and stepping into a bright new horizon and I would like to leave my past experiences behind me. How you chose to interpret them is all up to you.Autobiography - My guide for anyone who follows their dream to entertain and the pit falls of the life they aspire to.For a follow up to this story and what happened next; it is recommended to read A Sketchy Life (From Trouble to Notoriety) by Kevin Paul. Kevin Paul Tattoo artist is spilling the beans on his celebrity clients, Ray Quinn being one of many....

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About the Author

Ray Quinn is a British singer/songwriter and occasional actor known for wowing the public with his boundless talent for singing, dancing, acting and pretty much everything in between. He began starring in Brookside, the infamous British soap based in Liverpool. Ray famously went on to come second to Leona Lewis on ITV's X Factor in 2006, and he won the fourth series of Dancing on Ice in 2009 and the final 'All Stars' series in 2014 - Ray is now back in the studio, where he belongs, writing, singing and recording. With, "Old Soul; Young Blood" - Britain's youngest and most loved crooner is back with verve and a whole array of new songs which are sure to launch him to the forefront of the craft in which he shines, music. Early Life: Ray Quinn was born in Merseyside, Liverpool on 25th August 1988 with an insatiable desire to sing and perform from a very early age. Always drawing his inspiration from the greats: Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and the Rat Pack, Ray has always had big boots to fill and with a thirst for performing, he has pursued music his entire life ever since. Commercial Breakthrough: Many know Ray Quinn as one of the stars of X Factor in 2006, where he shot to fame for his insurmountable talent and exuberant, lovable personality. As with many X Factor runners up, (JLS, Olly Murs and One Direction), Ray Quinn went on to release a Platinum selling album and thus became a household name. Having recently won Dancing on Ice 2014, Ray continues to remain in the public eye. Balancing Career and Family Life: Ray's career has been his pursuit of happiness since as far back as he can remember. Starring in Brookside as victimised teenager, Anthony Murray from 1998, Ray honed his skills in acting as a child. After finishing school, he studied Performing Arts at Merseyside Dance and Drama College

Edition details

• Publisher: Percy Publishing
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0992929873
• ISBN 13: 9780992929879
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 184