AIBU to be obsessed with celeb autobiographies?

[NellesVilla]

I have a real addiction to celeb biographies; is that weird? I’m also interested in researching how the big movie stars of yesteryear popped their clogs, but that’s another story entirely.

I just love reading about their early years, their journeys, their experiences on the way up etc etc. Currently reading Cheryl Cole’s and love reading about behind the scenes with Girls Aloud, her time as a WAG and her tough upbringing (am not surprised at her media makeover to suppress the rough Geordie rep).

I also loved the autobiographies of Martine Mcutcheon (spelling??!), Julie Walters, Tina Fey, the evil one from Glee, Billie Piper and Jenna Fischer, but the best was the one from Patti Lu Pone (great gossip). The saddest ones were from Sarah Harding (RIP) and Nikki Grahame (RIP). Next up
is Clark Gable. I become fans of everyone I read and I suppose it’s a refreshing form
of escapism for me.

I suppose I’m cheekily posting here for traffic as I’m currently- feverishly- seeking some new recommendations.

Exactly, @Sparklingbrook - all their life experiences are a real eye opener. I especially love hearing behind the scenes, their travels and first meetings and opinions of other stars. I hear Clark Gable (who was a fascinating character) had certain views on the gorgeous Marilyn Monroe…

I love autobiographies, especially musicians and rock stars. I would recommend Marianne Faithfull and 'Mommie Dearest' by Christina Crawford.

Not autobiographies, but biographies - I loved the following:
Aristotle Onassis
Richard Branson
Shah of Iran
Donald Trump (ok, this was about 20 years ago when he was on The Apprentice, but it was an interesting read)

Demi Moore was brilliant.

Michael Caine's is very entertaining, and Frank Skinner's though some parts are quite shocking- ditto Russel Brand's.

I enjoy listening to autobios on Audible if they're narrated by the author; Bob Mortimer, Adam Buxton and Limmy all have wonderful ones on there.

I also love Alan Partridge's although he is strictly speaking fictional

Russel Brand’s was indeed a pretty good one, and will put Demi Moore’s on the list now, amongst others!