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Different Aspects

The magical memoir from the West End legend

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Different Aspects

By: Michael Ball
Narrated by: Michael Ball
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UNLOCK THE MAGIC OF THEATRE THIS CHRISTMAS - GO BEHIND THE CURTAIN WITH WEST END LEGEND, MICHAEL BALL IN HIS FIRST MEMOIR

In 1989, a young Michael Ball landed the lead role in the musical Aspects of Love. It was a moment that changed his life forever. It was the first time he worked with legends of the stage like Andrew Lloyd Webber and Trevor Nunn; the show featured his smash hit song, Love Changes Everything, which rode high in the charts for 15 weeks; it was then, also, that he first met his long-term partner Cathy McGowan and battled back against the stage fright that had threatened his career. Over three decades later, Michael returned to a new production of the same show where he made his name, and with a lifetime's worth of stories to tell.

In Different Aspects, Michael takes us backstage inside the making of a West End hit, while also diving back into his memories to share untold anecdotes and explore a glittering career that has made him a household name - from his first stage experiences in Les Misérables and Phantom of the Opera, to delighting and shocking his audiences in equal measure in Hairspray and Sweeney Todd, as well as his chart-topping musical success (and some howlers too!). Exploring Michael's life, career and relationships alongside the pitfalls and pratfalls of modern theatre, Different Aspects is the story of a life lived on the stage. There will be laughter, tears and an abundance of heart. There's even some Roger Moore, though, famously, not quite enough.

Take your seats ladies and gentlemen, the lights are dimming, the performance is about to start.

©2023 Michael Ball (P)2023 Bonnier Books UK
Art Entertainment & Celebrities Entertainment & Performing Arts Film & TV Theatre Celebrity Memoir Thought-Provoking Witty Funny Career

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'Love, laughter and tears abound in this warm, entertaining read' Woman and Home

'Wonderful' The Sun

'Glittering' Daily Mail

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I'm a huge Michael Ball fan going right back to the beginning so really enjoyed him reading his own book. The discussion of Aspects 2 was especially insightful into the changing moral views of our society, as was hearing some of his views on the 'business' side of showbiz. I highly recommend it.

Absolutely brilliant.

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This memoir had it all , passion, tears, and spit out your tea laughter. Loved it.

Michael at his best.

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I am a big fan of Michael Ball and love his voice in the audio book as well as his singing voice. I can't give 5 stars as it skips too many interesting areas for a great autobiography. I learnt a lot though.

But I really enjoyed the top fives bonus material in the audio book and immediately listened to his choices of favourite songs to sing. Only his first and fifth choice would agree with my top five but it was great to hear that.

Interesting skip through musical theatre

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Michael Ball’s passion and emotion throughout is fabulous darlings!
Funny, sad, exciting! Just Brilliant to listen to!

Fabulous, just fabulous darlings!

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Really interesting and informative stories, no assumption that the listener knows all the technicalities of the theatre. Really warm storytelling. Would have loved a bit more Les Mis. Bonus material unnecessary.

Engaging storytelling

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Loved Michael’s fun honesty and how he is so caring about everything and everyone( well almost) 😉 I also found listening to Michael as my bedtime audible book so relaxing . Can’t wait for the next book Michael 🤗👏🏻🤩xx

Fascinated by how everything worked

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Such an incredible book narrated impeccably. Michael is the most fabulous storyteller and transports his listener into his world.

Informative, insightful, hilarious and just an absolute pleasure to listen to him. I hope to hear more from this talented man.

Extraordinary

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If you love Michael Ball then this is a must listen!

There are so many belly laughing out load moments and this has been an absolute joy to listen to 😊

A brilliant listen!

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I’ve been involved in theatre from about the same time as Michael & this reading is everything you’d expect! The bonus bit on the audiobook is worth deciding to go this route rather than hard copy!

Brilliantly narrated!

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Just as insightful as I expected!! Loved it!! Love Mr MB anyway but to learn so much more from BTS is great!

Just as insightful as I expected!! Loved it!!

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