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But Seriously

An Autobiography

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But Seriously

By: John McEnroe
Narrated by: John McEnroe, Patty Smyth
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Read by John McEnroe and Patty Smyth

'The follow up volume to 2002's best-selling Serious, and every bit as entertaining' DAILY MAIL

'Who can forget the shouty bad boy, infamous for his temper! Now a respected elder statesman of tennis, his fascinating memoir reveals all' BEST

He is one of the most controversial sportsmen in history and a legend of Open Era tennis. But after reaching the top of his game - what came next? A decade after his international number-one bestseller SERIOUS, John McEnroe is back and ready to talk.

Now the undisputed elder statesman of tennis, McEnroe has won over his critics as a matchless commentator and analyst at Wimbledon and other Grand Slam tournaments - with outspoken views on the modern game and its top players. He has continued to compete on the court, winning the ATP Champions Tour a record six times, and has travelled the globe to play in charity events. More surprising have been the calls from TV producers, inviting John to riff on his famous hot temper in cult shows such as 30 ROCK and CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM. And then there is his long-standing passion for American contemporary art.

In BUT SERIOUSLY John McEnroe confronts his demons and reveals his struggle to reinvent himself from ex-champion to father, broadcaster and author. The result is a richly personal account, blending anecdote and reflection in an inspirational re-evaluation of what it means to be - and stay - successful.

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Critic Reviews

The follow up volume to 2002's best-selling Serious, and every bit as entertaining. McEnroe is just as brash and as opinionated as you might expect, but he has a saving grace: behind all the bluster, he seems to be a genuinely nice bloke (Marcus Berkmann)
The tennis legend and TV pundit is rarely short of an opinion, and here he sounds off on modern art, rock stars, Richard Branson's Necker Island, guitar playing, Donald Trump, beer, the BBC and Adam Sandler. Oh yes, and tennis
McEnroe has forged a second career as an opinionated, well-informed and indeed pre-eminent commentator and analyst. But it should not be forgotten just how scintillating a player he was, especially on grass. For those with fond memories of those days, McEnroe provides some telling sketches of his old rivals (Nick Pitt)
He has proved an excellent commentator during big tournaments, as he'll remind us this fortnight at Wimbledon (Simon Kuper)
McEnroe has established himself as perhaps the most distinctive voice in tennis punditry (Andrew Anthony)
The one-time enfant terrible of the Centre Court has not mellowed with age if his recent pronoucements on Serena Williams are any measurement
Who can forget the shouty bad boy, infamous for his temper! Now a respected elder statesman of tennis, his fascinating memoir reveals all
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Good story telling and truthful seriously a great ambassador for the sport of tennis . Thanks john

John narrating

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Interested and fun and understanding why ppl get cross with been asked for selfie are selfish
But how else do u ask
Meeting the hero of tennis
But maybe not at dinner with family but that is maybe the only chance.
Hmmmm hard call
Well read was very interesting

Good listening

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A great Insight into the super brat. Revealing honest and transparent, the man behind the tennis tantrums seems to be a great guy.

Brilliant

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A great insight into the real man. I formed opinions of John McEnroe on what I sore on a tennis court. I never loved or hated him. But listening to his wife ( whom I do love her work) talk about the man he really is. His honesty and sincerity through out the book and the fact that he is a work horse with ridiculous schedules. I now have a new understanding and admiration for the man.
John, I now call myself a fan.
Thank you

Now I understand the man

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Listening to John read this himself makes the impact so much better. His voice is strong and direct. You can feel the emotion in his voice.

The story is not all tennis and gives great insight to lots of other aspects of his life. Especially being branded the bad boy of tennis and working through that.

It was one audio book I turned on at any moment I could. Hard to stop listening and wanted more when it ended.

John reading this makes it all so much better

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