Thanks for sharing tonnaree, it really looks interesting! My books-to-read-list keeps on growing thanks to Benedict and this forum..^^

Not yet but I will start soon. 

I just finished the book and I am very, very impressed. I laughed and cried while reading it, I got angry and shocked but for me the overall message is hope. Because in spite of all the terrible and brutal things, the fear and the suffering there is so much love and passion and enthusiasm which are simply infectious. I really love his way of talking about music and the music industry, the complete disrespect for everything deemed sacred, his contempt for any arrogant and elitist tendencies in the world of classical music. I am sure others will follow his example and make this sort of music love by and accessible to new audiences. I wish him all the best for his own label. I would love to hear more of musicians like him. 

I have missed this thread:
I had the joy of going to hear James speak about the book, at the Edinburgh book festival last Summer.
He delivered a wonderful talk
I met him afterwards and shared some really personal stuff with him(well some of you know, about my daughter) and he was absolutely delightful.
What a lovely man and he was so sweet with me.
I have since read the book.
Though quite harrowing(obviously), it's painfully honest and beautiful.
It sits by me and I smile every time I look at it: the celeb I feel I genuinely made a real connection with.
Such a talent, too.
I look forward to seeing more of him on TV.

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Yes, I think he and Benedict are the two people I love hearing talking about their work the most.
They are both so intelligent and inspiring.
On a personal note: James has the most amazing eyes, when he speaks to you, it's like you are the only person in the world who matters!