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Different Aspects

The magical memoir from the West End legend
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Different Aspects by Michael Ball delves into the many facets of the author's life, offering insight into his career in entertainment and personal experiences. Through candid reflections and anecdotes, Ball shares the journey of his development as an artist and individual, providing fans with an intimate look at the ups and downs of his life in the spotlight.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by personal stories that delve into the multifaceted experiences of an individual. It offers a compelling journey into the life of Michael Ball, exploring his personal and professional milestones with depth and authenticity. Perfect for those who appreciate memoirs that reveal both the public and private sides of a well-known figure.

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Theatre legend Michael Ball's first memoir.

Theatre legend Michael Ball's first memoir.

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In 1989, a young Michael Ball landed the lead role in the musical Aspects of Love. It was a moment that changed his life forever. It was the first time he worked with legends of the stage like Andrew Lloyd Webber and Trevor Nunn; it was from that show that came his smash hit song, Love Changes Everything, which rode high in the charts for 15 weeks; it was then, also, that he first met his long-term partner Cathy McGowan and battled back against the stage fright that had threatened his career.

Over three decades later, Michael returns to a new production of the same show where he made his name, definitely older, possibly wiser, and with a lifetime's worth of stories to tell. In Different Aspects, Michael takes us backstage inside the making of a West End hit, while diving back into memories to explore that moment in his twenties when the world was at his feet and his life changed beyond recognition.

Part exploration of the pitfalls and pratfalls of modern theatre and part exploration of his life, his career and his relationships, Different Aspects is the story of a life lived on the stage. There is laughter, there is tears, there is sweat and some blood, there is even some Roger Moore, although, famously, not quite enough. And through it all the show goes on.

Take your seats ladies and gentlemen, the lights are dimming, the performance is about to start.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781785120077

Publisher: Bonnier Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 October 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: BLINK Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 458g

Pages: 304

About the Author

Michael Ball OBE is a singer, actor, presenter and now author. He's been a star of musical theatre for over three decades, winning the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical twice, he's also won two BRIT awards and been nominated for a Grammy. Michael regularly sells out both his solo tours and his Ball & Boe shows with Alfie Boe and has multiple platinum albums. He published his first novel, The Empire to great acclaim in 2021. Different Aspects is his first non-fiction book.

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