I Didn't Get Where I Am. . .

by Charlie Croker

Did you know that Beethoven made every cup of coffee with exactly 60 beans? Or that Shirley Temple always had precisely 56 curls in her hair? Or that the young Frank Sinatra practised underwater swimming as a way of developing his ability to hold long breaths? In I Didn't Get Where I Am, Charlie Croker brings his proven blend of gripping tales and incisive humour to the question of how famous high achievers reached those heights. We'll see Chopin sleeping with wedges between his fingers to increase their span, learn how P G Wodehouse reminded himself which pages of a manuscript still needed work, and find out why Thomas Edison chose his research assistants on the basis of their soup-eating habits. This revealings and entertaining book provides countless glimpses into the methods - and sometimes madness - of the world's most famous figures. From ancient Egypt to the modern day, you're about to learn the secrets of their secrets...

170 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 1, 2012

Reviews

[Lola · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's not a life changing book, but was able somewhat to motivate me when I felt (creatively) stuck, plus its very easy to read with cute pictures even for those who dont like to read. It's good for what it is. It's kind of book you leave out for guests to read (or even toilet 🙈).

[Steve · Rating 2 out of 5]

It’s cool