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Cutting Confidential by Shaun Lockes (view source)
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I particularly enjoyed the practical tips that appear at the end of chapters. It made me feel like I was getting something useful out of the book over and above a good read. In fact, they leant themselves to the credibility of the book. One could argue that taking "Shaun Lockes" as a nom de plume rather undermines its credibility but, having read the book, I'd say it just sets the tone for what is an amusing look at an industry that certainly has its fair share of characters both as professionals and as clients. I certainly found myself wondering who "Mr Shaun Lockes" might be in real life: I've certainly got a list of "it isn't-s" if the factual element of the book is correct and we're just talking name changes. I'm sure I won't be the only one who is wondering.
Don't be put off this book by the word "autobiography" - it's about as far from a challenging read as possible whilst still maintaining interest. If you like [[The Undomestic Goddess|Kinsella]] you'll find this a similar read, unchallenging, yet strangely compelling. If you enjoy a light-hearted autobiography then you might like to try [[The Hardest (Working) Man In Showbiz]], there may even be a certain topical similarity!
With thanks to the publishers, Orion, for sending such a highlighting read!