Claudia Winkleman’s warmth, humour, no-holds-barred attitude and smoky eye have made her the favourite broadcaster of millions and a much-loved household name.
In this, her first ever book, Claudia invites us all into her world. This is a memoir with a difference (owing to its lack of a plot – genuinely, how do people do that?), and Claudia shares her observations on topics such as the importance of melted cheese, why black coats are vital, how it’s never okay to have sex with someone who has an opinion on your date outfit, how nurses are our most precious national treasure, and why colourful clothing is only for the under 10s (if you’re reading this sporting a bright red jumper and you’re 9, great! If you’re older, sorry).
This is a love letter to life – the real, sometimes messy kind. Quite celebrates friendship, the power of Art, the highs and lows of parenting, and of course, how a good eyeliner can really save your life.
Heartfelt, wry and unmistakeably Claudia, this book gets to the heart of what really matters.
I listened to this out of the blue on Audio and really enjoyed it.
I love Claudia's explanation near the start on why ‘Quite’. It’s a good word, as she says if something is quite nice, you like it, it’s good, doesn’t have to be perfect. I also love the way she talks about sleep, naps and laziness. She sounds like my kind of gal! Her mother was told by a doctor when the kids were young, that their brains need sleep so never to wake them. Therefore she encouraged naps and lie ins, and Claudia does too. She talks about the different kinds of naps (morning, late afternoon etc), and how to get the most out of them. Sounds funny but honestly I was very intrigued haha.
There is so much going on in this book, it’s like a guide to life via Claudia, and she lives it exactly how she wants. I love her, shes awesome, I’d definitely recommend this one.
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