Shaun Ryder Says it's 'Right Time' for Autobiography

Posted on Mar 9th 2011 7:39AM by Andrew Kerr
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Happy Mondays frontman and reality TV star Shaun Ryder has finally succumbed and signed a deal to write his autobiography, publishers Transworld have announced.

In a statement released by the publishers (via the Bookseller), Ryder explained why it's taken him so long to pen his memoirs. He said, "I've been mithered [pestered] for years to write my autobiography, but I've always said no because the timing never felt right. Plenty of other people have had their say on Happy Mondays and Black Grape, and now just felt like the right time to tell it like it really happened."

No doubt looking to make the most of the singer's recent rise to mainstream prominence on the back of his appearance on the UK version of 'I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!' - he came second - Transworld is clearly delighted with the chance to bring Ryder's colourful story to the masses.

Editorial editor Sarah Emsley said, "Shaun Ryder is a living legend and his is one of the great untold stories of a life lived through the highs and lows of rock 'n' roll excess. We are absolutely thrilled to be publishing the raw, undiluted autobiography of one of the UK's most beloved rock stars"

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