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Last Shot

By: Jock Zonfrillo, Jimmy Barnes - foreword
Narrated by: Jock Zonfrillo
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Publisher's Summary

Selected as one of Audible’s best audiobooks of 2021.

A coming-of-age memoir of addiction, ambition and redemption in the high-stakes world of Michelin star kitchens.

From reckless drug addict to one of Australia’s top chefs and television stars: MasterChef judge Jock Zonfrillo's powerful life story will shock and inspire.

Jock’s life spiralled out of control when he tried heroin for the first time as a teenager while growing up in 1980s Glasgow. For years he balanced a career as a rising star amongst legendary chefs with a crippling drug addiction that took him down many dark paths.

Fired from his job at a Michelin star restaurant in Chester, England, after a foul-mouthed rant, Jock made his way to London looking for work and found himself in front of the legendary Marco Pierre White. He credits White for saving his life, but Jock continued to struggle with addiction in a world of excess, celebrity, and cut-throat ambition.

On New Year’s Eve 1999, Jock shot up his last shot of heroin before boarding a plane to Sydney, where he would find passion and new meaning in life in the most unexpected places. There would be more struggles ahead, including two failed marriages, the closure of his prized restaurant during COVID-19, his time on-country, and some very public battles.

This is the unforgettable story of an incredible life cut short too soon.

Praise for Last Shot

'I’ve known Jock for 25 years. He is not only a great mate but an incredibly talented chef - in Australia and around the world. Last Shot really shows how resilient Jock is and how far he has come in his personal and professional life. I’m inspired by how brave Jock has been for putting this biography out there. I couldn’t put it down. Loved it!’ Matt Moran

‘Zonfrillo climbed his way to the top of the gastronomic ladder only to abdicate his position. He still inspires chefs worldwide.’ Marco Pierre White

‘An amazingly candid story of a prolific but complicated chef who made it back from the brink despite the obstacles, surely one of the best comeback stories there is!’ Gordon Ramsay

‘Jock absolutely lives and breathes his passion for food, which began in childhood. And between the incredible ups and downs of his life that we read about in Last Shot, what really comes through for me is his search for knowledge of Indigenous foods – I so admire how the depth of his learning combined with his amazing skill and creativity has allowed him to celebrate the uniqueness of the cultures he has embraced.’ Maggie Beer AO

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2021 Jock Zonfrillo (P)2021 Simon & Schuster Audio

Critic Reviews

"Last Shot is Trainspotting meets Kitchen Confidential. Jock’s ability to not sugarcoat the truth and his brutal honesty about his struggle with his inner demons will resonate with so many people. That coupled with his absolute passion for food, his commitment to highlighting the culture and food of Australia’s First Nations People and his pure love for his family makes this a truly stunning book. I loved it.”  (Actress, Rebecca Gibney)
“Oh my goodness what a book. I’ve just finished it, devoured it in under four hours. I laughed and cried and marvelled at him.” (News Corp's National Entertainment Writer, Lisa Woolford)

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Wow - What a Life!

I loved this book, I loved Jock's narration gave some real authenticity to the story.
What a rollercoaster of a life, lowest of lows and some amazing highs. I knew Jock had lived an eventful life but had no idea just how eventful. I decided to read the book as I am a big MasterChef fan but it took me to places I had no idea it would go. Just an amazing story and an amazing man. His passion for Indigenous food I was aware of but had no idea of the extent he has taken it. If Orana ever re opens I'll be there in a heartbeat. Thanks Jock for your honesty, your authenticity and your generosity, you are an incredible human and the absolute definition of resilience.

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Got It!!! No cream in carbonara!

Thank you, told with honesty and passion
What a roller coaster journey that had encouraged me to learn more and research what Australian cuisine really is!

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Exceptional

Absolutely brilliant telling of an amazing talented passionate man who successfully ‘made it’ in these hard times. Huge respect for his honesty and resilience and for what he has done for native culture and the food industry … long may he rein.
Brilliantly narrated so easy to listen to and thoroughly enjoyed.

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Good real life story

Really, really enjoyed Jock’s story. Sharing his life freely and openly. Thank you and well done.

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One of the best audio books

Had no idea what to expect when i purchased this . Listening to his highs & lows what he has achieved. Cooking within some high company & the experience of high pressure then what he did to unwind. I was at times left shaking my head how he was able to do what he did, the setbacks but always backed himself. What he did for indigenous australia & bringing that into cooking. I have listened to numerous books about addiction & what that person has done. This is one of the best books i have listened to, i cant stop telling others about it.

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Wow! What an amazing story!

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I have huge respect for Jock after learning what he’s been through and all that he has accomplished so far.

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Thank you for sharing

In-depth and heart on his sleeve
Thank you for taking me on your journey

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Great book

Interesting life story. Complex character who has lived many experiences and survived to tell the story.

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Inspirational

what an incredible, inspirational and eye opening book. thank you Jock, for sharing intimate details of your life teaching life impacting lessons to others.

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Great read

I was a fan of jock before reading his book. Now I’m an even bigger fan.
What an interesting man and life he has had.
I loved it.

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