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Murray Walker - My Autobiography
When Murray Walker, the man who made famous the catchphrase "Unless I'm very much mistaken… I AM very much mistaken!!!" announced that he was retiring as ITV's Grand Prix commentator, the media reacted as if the sport itself was losing one of its biggest stars. His reputation for mistakes was the making of Walker. He was the fan who happened to be given the keys to the co
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Throughout my formative years watching Formula 1 two things bring it all flooding back, that music by Fleetwood Mac and the voice of Murray Walker.
When reading this autobiography you hear in that distinctive tone, and the madcap, infectious enthusiasm that he has for all that he has done.
It was a much better book than I thought it would be, and he has done a lot of amazing things and met a lot of famous racers and others in the two careers that he had.
When reading this autobiography you hear in that distinctive tone, and the madcap, infectious enthusiasm that he has for all that he has done.
It was a much better book than I thought it would be, and he has done a lot of amazing things and met a lot of famous racers and others in the two careers that he had.
Unless I'm very much mistaken, this is one of the best books I have had the pleasure of reading in a while. Murray Walker is a legend amongst the F1 community - known for his "Murrayisms" - he will quite often say the most stupid things in the most endearing way!
This is an excellent biography of his life and very impressive commentating career - lasting nearly 50 years. As an F1 fan it is his time commentating on F1 that I was most interested in, especially his discussions regarding his working ...more
This is an excellent biography of his life and very impressive commentating career - lasting nearly 50 years. As an F1 fan it is his time commentating on F1 that I was most interested in, especially his discussions regarding his working ...more
Jan 17, 2015
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If you watched any motor sport on British television between about 1960 and 2001, there's a good chance you'll have heard of Murray Walker. If you haven't heard OF him, you'll definitely have heard him. Like Sid Waddell with darts and Peter Alliss for golf, Murray Walker is one of those commentators who are instantly recognisable by their voices but who you may well not look twice at if you saw them in the street.
As someone who came to Formula 1 racing in the early 1980s, it was twenty years bef ...more
As someone who came to Formula 1 racing in the early 1980s, it was twenty years bef ...more
Jan 12, 2009
Bradley
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Its Murray Walker, English motor racing commentator who was there from the beginning of the Formula One Driver’s Championship in 1950 to 2001 when he retired (but made a small comeback for Australia 2006 for the Aussie commentary feed). Walker’s enthusiasm for sport was very obvious to the millions who listen to him every other week and is sorely missed compared to that imitation wannabe who replaced him. What we got with Walker was one vastly knowledgeable in the world of motor racing and an ho
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Being an F1 fan, it would be impossible not to want to read a book by the legendary commentator. I managed to get my hands on a copy and settled down with interest. Unfortunately, I found it quite slow going. Half the book is taken up with his previous life as an advertising executive, which is somewhat interesting. The rest is a whistle stop tour through his life as an F1 broadcaster.
The problem I had with the book is that there was so much information about what has clearly been an amazing and ...more
The problem I had with the book is that there was so much information about what has clearly been an amazing and ...more
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What I probably enjoyed most about this book was learning about the early part of Murray's life. I was amazed that he served in World War II and how success he was in his advertising career before Formula 1.
I found much of the story after this a little repetitive and hap-hazard in way that it was presented. I also felt it was also drawn out in many ways which was disappointing. The information about the growth in popularity and the behind the scenes of Formula 1 was certainly of interest to me b ...more
I found much of the story after this a little repetitive and hap-hazard in way that it was presented. I also felt it was also drawn out in many ways which was disappointing. The information about the growth in popularity and the behind the scenes of Formula 1 was certainly of interest to me b ...more
Murray Walker: Unless I'm Very Much Mistaken --- Highly entertaining historical tales of Formula 1, WWII, the BBC, and much more. Bonus: the audiobook is read by Murray Walker, in the way that only he could read it.
enjoyed it very much. a must read for anyone interested in motor sport and can recall the late 50's onwards.
As someone with a slight interest in Formula 1 I quite enjoyed this book, though I found it a bit repetitive. Murray has led a very interesting life, but didn't really tell us about it in an interesting way. All in all a bit bland - no bad word is said of anyone. Still, if you like motor racing you'll probably like this.
really enjoyed the insights into not just F1, but the many other motorsports the author was into and enjoyed, whether participating, spectating or commentating.
Aug 07, 2013
Elaine
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Finally finished! have been picking this up occasionally for the last 2 years! Interesting but not interesting enough to pick up more often.
Funny chap, with a very, positive, nigh on naive, (through choice) outlook on life and the world. Vary interesting read so far.
I still miss Murray's commentaries on F1.......he was very Marmiteish-love him or hate and I fall into the former category.
Oh how I laughed! Great autobiography!
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