Willie Thorne - Taking A Punt On My Life - Hardcover
Synopsis
During snooker's heyday in the 1980s, Willie Thorne was one of the game's best-known and well-liked players. He won 14 major titles and, at the height of the game's popularity, famously appeared in the classic Chaz 'n' Dave video for 'Snooker Loopy'. But behind the happy-go-lucky smile lurked a dark secret. Willie was a gambling addict and by the end of his career he'd blown £1.5 million. Desperation and depression took hold, culminating in a suicide attempt. In Taking a Punt on My Life, Willie bares his soul, talking openly and frankly about his life - good and bad.
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Product Description
Autobiography of the popular snooker player and commentator who also had a gambling problem. 8vo. 260pp. Dust-wrapper. A fine copy. Signed by Willie Thorne to half-title page.
About the Author
Willie Thorne was born in Leicester in 1954 and went on to become one of Britain's most popular and recognisable sportsmen. His skill and entertaining style took him to the top of the professional snooker tree during the boom years for the game in the 1980s. His career spanned more than three decades, during which time he amassed 14 tournament wins worldwide and became famous for his ability to put together maximum 147 breaks. Since retiring from the game he has become heavily involved with Champions UK, a company specialising in marketing,PR, celebrity and event management. He is a regular snooker commentator for the BBC and Sky television and has also taken part in various TV entertainment shows, including Strictly Come Dancing. He is married to Jill and lives in Leicestershire.
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- PublisherVision Sports Publishing
- Publication date2011
- ISBN 10 1907637176
- ISBN 13 9781907637179
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages288
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