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He returns to london next year for two shows at wembley, and spoke to alexandra rucki about his career so far. He has represented colin firth and dame judi dench. Jack whitehall missed out on a gap year so, aged 29, he went travelling in southeast asia with his 77yearold dad, michael. Comedian jack whitehall has written a book with his father about growing up in putney. Theatrical biography in shark infested waters, michael whitehall contrasts the glamorous image of theatrical life with the mundane realities of the business, while passing on some startling trade secrets along the way. Michael whitehall was a leading theatrical agent and producer whose clients included nigel havers, daniel daylewis, edward fox and colin firth. Explore books by michael graham with our selection at waterstones. Opening hours nearby find opening hours for stores near by. Explore books by michael whitehall with our selection at waterstones. First impressions matter, both in person and for selling books. Wh smith voted uks worst retailer while waterstones is. Withstanding the onslaught of online giant amazon until waterstones can make enough money to improve its own online operation. John bercow denied being a bully and a coward after being ambushed in a bookshop by a brexiteer who posted the confrontation online last night. Michael whitehall contrasts the glamorous image of theatrical life with the mundane realities of the business, while passing on some startling trade secrets.
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