Book description
In June 1994, Michael Barrymore, television celebrity and gameshow
host, checked himself out of an American clinic where he was receiving
treatment for alcohol and drug abuse. Father Martin's 'Ashley' is a
rehabilitation centre in Maryland, USA, where Michael lived for thirty
days with members of almost every community in America, all seeking the
common goal of sobriety. Michael's day-to-day account of that month in
his life provides a candid, sometimes painful, funny and revelatory
story of human endurance, challenges the stereotyped view of rehab, and
allows the reader a first-hand insight into the disease of addiction.
Michael Barrymore was born in Bermondsey, South London, in May 1952.
Today he is one of the most popular, versatile and sought-after comedy
entertainers in the United Kingdom. He is married to Cheryl, and
together they live in London with their West Highland Terrier, Candy.
On television, Michael has hosted ten series of the game show
Strike It Lucky. He appeared in three Royal Variety
Performances in front of Her Majesty the Queen, topping the bill to
universal acclaim in 1993. Most recently, Michael has developed his
own unique light entertainment show entitled simply Barrymore.
Throughout 1993 and 1994, Michael was presented with numerous
awards, including three silver hearts from the Variety Club of Great
Britain, and four British Comedy Awards (two of which, for
Barrymore, were voted on by the British public). Michael is
currently ITV Personality of the Year for the third time.
Now having recorded a fourth series of Barrymore, Michael is
looking forward to the prospect of an international future.
