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A Pasty Faced Nothing
The surprising and inspiring story of Mike Munro – from a heartbreaking childhood to longed-for family happiness far from the demands of fame.
Mum was always telling 'You’ll never amount to anything because you’re nothing but a pasty-faced nothing.’...I think it’s one of the reasons I’ve worked so hard – I was determined to prove to Mum and myself that I could do something with my life, that I wasn’t really a "nothing".’
To follow Mike Munro’s stellar career from star reporter on ‘60 Minutes’ to host of top-rating shows ‘A Current Affair’ and ‘This is Your Life’, you could be forgiven for thinking he always had it easy. But his journey to the top began a long way down. Raised by an alcoholic single mother who often turned against him in rage and drink, Mike learned from an early age to overcome adversity, believe in himself and make the most of what he had. An extraordinary story of hardship, determination, but most of all love and family, Mike A Pasty-Faced Nothing will often surprise – and always inspire.
Mum was always telling 'You’ll never amount to anything because you’re nothing but a pasty-faced nothing.’...I think it’s one of the reasons I’ve worked so hard – I was determined to prove to Mum and myself that I could do something with my life, that I wasn’t really a "nothing".’
To follow Mike Munro’s stellar career from star reporter on ‘60 Minutes’ to host of top-rating shows ‘A Current Affair’ and ‘This is Your Life’, you could be forgiven for thinking he always had it easy. But his journey to the top began a long way down. Raised by an alcoholic single mother who often turned against him in rage and drink, Mike learned from an early age to overcome adversity, believe in himself and make the most of what he had. An extraordinary story of hardship, determination, but most of all love and family, Mike A Pasty-Faced Nothing will often surprise – and always inspire.
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First published December 31, 2004
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February 28, 2015
Australian journalist Mike Munro is famous for chasing stories for television shows like A Current Affair and 60 minutes.
He uses this biography to show all kinds of challenges he has faced. Growing up without any real support of his father is just one of many sad things he experienced.
I find his no nonsense approach to his life brave and unashamed. He isn't the kind of bloke to endlessly philosophize or theorize about human foibles. The events speak for themselves. If you want a complex psychological analysis of the underpinnings of human nature you won't find it here. You will find a type of "get on with it" approach that is very much a part of Australian life.
One has to admire Mr Munros determination, drive and ability in media. The rare controversial incidents of his career he covers with unblinking belief in himself, his job and his team. Journalism is obviously not suited to those with a thin hide and fragile retiring nature.
He uses this biography to show all kinds of challenges he has faced. Growing up without any real support of his father is just one of many sad things he experienced.
I find his no nonsense approach to his life brave and unashamed. He isn't the kind of bloke to endlessly philosophize or theorize about human foibles. The events speak for themselves. If you want a complex psychological analysis of the underpinnings of human nature you won't find it here. You will find a type of "get on with it" approach that is very much a part of Australian life.
One has to admire Mr Munros determination, drive and ability in media. The rare controversial incidents of his career he covers with unblinking belief in himself, his job and his team. Journalism is obviously not suited to those with a thin hide and fragile retiring nature.
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