Denise Van Outen, original 90s ladette, West End star and primetime TV favourite, reveals for the first time the true story of grit and graft beneath the famous Essex sparkle.In this refreshingly candid memoir, Denise speaks openly and sensitively about her rollercoaster career, her struggles in a past highprofile relationship and the betrayal she suffered at the hands of those once closest to her, with the hope that in doing so, she can help empower others to avoid and overcome any similar difficulties they may face.Denise shot to fame on The Big Breakfast in her early twenties. After a decade grafting through theatre jobs and childrens TV shows, she was finally living the dream. However her life soon turned into a nightmare offscreen and behind the headlines as her heart was broken in a very public relationship, whilst her every move was printed in the tabloids thanks to her phone being tapped. After receiving a panning by the critics for her late night TV show aimed at the postpub crowd, she then auditioned for and accepted an offer to play Roxie Hart in Chicago, which turned out to be a lifechanging experience. The role took her to Broadway, where she caught the eye of one Andrew Lloyd Webber, eventually landing a judging role on Any Dream Will Do, which saw her rise back to primetime and the career that she loves, where she has stayed and flourished. Now, in her first memoir, Denise tells her story with disarming candour, unafraid to reveal vulnerabilities beneath...

Binding: Hardback;320 pages; Publisher: Ebury Publishing; Classification: APB; Weight: 684 g; Dimensions: 163 x 241 x 34

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