A Life in Questions. First Printing. Signed by Author.

Paxman, Jeremy

ISBN 10: 0008128308 / ISBN 13: 9780008128302

Published by London. William Collins/ Harper Collins, 2016

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London. William Collins/ Harper Collins. 2016. First Edition/First Printing (1 in number line on copyright page). Hard Cover. Blue boards with gilt titles to the spine. A little marked to the upper board. Gift inscription to the flyleaf. Some minor wear to the top edge of the jacket and a small closed tear which is hardly discernible. Illustrated with colour photographs. A little toning to the fore edge. Publisher's signed by the author sticker to the front wrap. During 25 years as BBC Newsnight s supreme inquisitor, Jeremy Paxman proved himself as the master of the political interview. But he also discussed belief with religious leaders and philosophers, economics with CEOs and bankers, books with writers, and art and theatre with artists. His interviews with Dizzee Rascal, David Bowie, Russell Brand and Vivienne Westwood are legendary. Seller Inventory # MAY10.22003

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Title: A Life in Questions. First Printing. Signed ...

Publisher: London. William Collins/ Harper Collins

Publication Date: 2016

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

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Synopsis:

The witty, incisive and frank memoirs from the legend of Newsnight and long-standing quiz master of University Challenge. Filled with views, opinions and stories from 4 decades in front of the camera.

‘Bursting with good things’ Daily Telegraph

During 25 years as BBC Newsnight’s supreme inquisitor, Jeremy Paxman proved himself as the master of the political intervview. From John Major to Theresa May and Tony Blair to Ed Miliband, he has them quaking in their boots. But it wasn’t just politicians. Paxman’s interviews with Dizzee Rascal, David Bowie, Russell Brand and Vivienne Westwood are legendary. He discussed belief with religious leaders and philosophers, economics with CEOs and bankers, books with writers, and art and theatre with artists. After 23 years on University Challenge, Paxman is also the longest-serving active quizmaster on British television.

In A Life in Questions, the tables are turned: the quizmaster answers our burning questions, telling terrifying stories and laughing at much of the silliness in the world. These are the long-awaited memoirs of the greatest political interviewer of our time.

About the Author:

Jeremy Paxman was born in 1950 and studied English Literature at Cambridge. Unable to get another job, he became a BBC reporter and then a studio presenter. Over a quarter-century on Newsnight, he revolutionised the cosy relationship between interviewer and politician and, more than any other interviewer, took the side of the viewer against the guest. He is also quiz master on University Challenge, has written and presented television series such as Empire, The Victorians, Great Britain’s Great War and is the author of numerous articles for many publications . He has also written many books including the best-selling The English, On Royalty and Friends in High Places. In his spare time, he enjoys fly-fishing.