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Ray: Stories of My Life - The Autobiography
by
Ray Martin
Ray Martin needs no introduction. As the face of the 'The Midday Show', 'A Current Affair', '60 Minutes' and 'Carols by Candlelight', he is instantly recognisable. Indeed, after more than forty years on our television screens many people feel that they have come to know him.
But not many people know the real story behind Ray's rise to stardom. His was an impoverished childh ...more
But not many people know the real story behind Ray's rise to stardom. His was an impoverished childh ...more
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I fondly remember watching Midday with Ray Martin as host when I was on school holidays or home during my days at university. Ray is a nice, credible Aussie bloke. This book did not disappoint me. I enjoyed the reminiscing it prompted about Midday, eg. the Ron Casey and Normie Rowe punch-up. The Packers sound like rude pigs.
I did'nt want to put it down ,I could hear Ray's voice as he told his stories. Such a rich life ,and unpredictable a real rags to riches fairy tale ,(no offence Ray,but you seemed pretty hard done by as a kid at times)but your positive attitude made it all possible not to mention brains and confidence.
The good point of his narration is that he tells his stories in different catagories. I can pick the aspect I am interested in to read. His life as a reporter is colorful and what he recalls gives me a vivid picture as if I were in the scence.
Written in a style just like you'd expect, like he was having a 'yarn' on TV. He had a tough childhood. He certainly wasn't happy with channel 9 management and ACA and the decline in TV and journalistic standards in recent years...
I couldn't put this book down. I've always admired Ray Martin. It was interesting reading about his troubled childhood with an alcoholic father and the behind the scenes of a current affairs show. Highly recommended
I really enjoyed this memoir, couldn't put it down,and it left me wanting more. It was a joy to read.
Not a bad read. A bit bland in parts but not the worst bio I've read.
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