Who Does She Think She Is?

by Martine McCutcheon (Artist)

'Who does she think she is' is something Martine has heard people say about her all her life. Born into the poorest and least-promising background and with only a loving mother's support to help her, Martine has dared to follow her dreams of stardom and has achieved more in her twenty-three years than most of those who turned their noses up at her achieve in a lifetime.It's a story that includes a life on the run from a violent father, drinks, drugs and even an attempted murder that filled her childhood with fear; her early attempts at pop stardom and early loves, plus dates with Matt Goss and Mick Hucknall; her big break in EastEnders, and the shocking story of how she really came to leave the series.Martine's story ends with today's triumphs over the tragedies of her the number one and platinum-selling singles and album, the starring roles in a new television series, a feature film and in My Fair Lady at The National Theatre.The British public have taken Martine McCutcheon to their hearts - she is 'one of us' - and her life story is an inspiration to anyone born without any apparent advantages.

Genres: Autobiography, Biography

Audio CD

First published May 31, 1996

Reviews

[Gayle (OutsmartYourShelf) · Rating 3 out of 5]

After a tough start with a rocky childhood, Martine McCutcheon was initially a member of short-lived girl-group 'Milan' in the early 90s, before finally finding fame on 'Eastenders' as Tiffany Raymond (better known as Tiffany Mitchell after marrying Grant Mitchell). At the height of her popularity on the soap, McCutcheon decides to try to resurrect her singing career & stars in the stage adaptation of 'My Fair Lady', but finds herself plagued with ill health.

This was a charity book sale find for about 50p so I decided to give it a go. Martine comes across very much like her onscreen persona: a bit gossipy, a bit overwhelmed with fame at times, but generally a nice enough person. It's difficult to explain to people not from England, just how popular Eastenders was at that point, & that the actors went very quickly from nobodies to not being able to walk down the street.

The book ends with McCutcheon getting the Eliza Doolittle role & that means that there's no bts look at 'Love Actually' or her later life. That's the one thing I have against celebrities releasing autobiographies when they are only in their 20s - anything after that has to be in an updated edition or a second part.

[LadyH39 · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book a while ago so it's hard for me to recall every moment. But I do remember that I loved this book. Her story is very touching and the book was hard to put down. She is a lovely person and I have always liked her....

[Noel · Rating 2 out of 5]

not that interesting she was in eastenders for a bit went to stage school and can sing a bit not a good basis for an autobiography couldnt write the autobiography on her own very dull lots of name dropping and not very likeable. her childhood was very difficult but comes across as arrogant.

[Sarah Hamilton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Decent celeb bio. Has that ghost written feel but it's an easy read for a cold Sunday afternoon.