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Oh Miriam!

Stories from an Extraordinary Life

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Oh Miriam!

By: Miriam Margolyes
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 'Oh Miriam! risks the curse of the sequel, and pulls it off . . . A force of nature, a tour de farce. Bold, brave and bright, but also revealing, shocking and touching. Miriam is an icon, a cocksucker - and the star of her show' ROBERT McCRUM, Independent

'Our naughtiest national treasure . . . famously filthy, funny and phlegmatic . . . Oh Miriam! is Margolyes's manifesto for a fulfilled life . . . She loves to tell it straight. And the older she gets, the straighter she tells it' SIMON HATTENSTONE, Guardian

'Irrepressible . . . A life-enhancing rollercoaster of a ride . . . this book is like Margolyes herself - outspoken, ebullient and unexpectedly wise' EMMA LEE-POTTER, Daily Express

'Snortingly funny . . . deliciously unbridled . . . There is something heroic in her unruliness. Let Miriam take the lead and enjoy the show' RHIK SAMADDER, Observer

'Insanely interesting, full of profanity and profundity, Oh Miriam!'s title comes from all the people who have ever exclaimed her name in every tone from horror to hilarity; and her unfiltered personality leaps off the page - honesty, kindness, generosity, sanity, erudition, outspokenness' SUZANNE HARRINGTON, Irish Examiner

'Endearingly eccentric' WOMEN'S WEEKLY

From declaring my love to Vanessa Redgrave to being fed cockroaches by Steve Buscemi, from turnip-based comedy with Blackadder to being farted on by Arnold Schwarzenegger, from Graham Norton's sofa to Alan Cumming's camper van, my life has been (and continues to be) an uproarious adventure.

Oh Miriam! has been such a constant refrain in my life, said in all kinds of tones - laughs, surprised gasps and orgasmic sighs (I'm hoping for all of those from you as you read on!) - that it had to be the title of this book. And with a cast list that stretches from Churchill to DiCaprio, Dahl to Dietrich, Princess Margaret to Maggie Smith, I've so much more to tell you and so much more to say.

My chapters range from 'How to Stay Married' to 'Don't Let the Bastards Get You Down'. Discover how to break the thickest conversational ice; why swearing is actually good for you (though not on the Today programme); the unexpected things I learned at school and what my Spice Girl name would be. Not to mention my Tale of the Unexpected and my very own Vagina Monologue.

Buckle up and join me on another unforgettable adventure, but this time through my heart and head . . .©2023 Miriam Margolyes Entertainment & Celebrities Personal Development Personal Success Self-Esteem Celebrity Funny Witty Heartfelt Feel-Good Comedy

Critic Reviews

Oh Miriam! risks the curse of the sequel, and pulls it off . . . A force of nature, a tour de farce. Bold, brave and bright, but also revealing, shocking and touching. Miriam is an icon, a cocksucker - and the star of her show
Our naughtiest national treasure . . . famously filthy, funny and phlegmatic . . . Oh Miriam! is Margolyes's manifesto for a fulfilled life . . . She loves to tell it straight. And the older she gets, the straighter she tells it
Irrepressible . . . A life-enhancing rollercoaster of a ride . . . this book is like Margolyes herself - outspoken, ebullient and unexpectedly wise
Snortingly funny . . . deliciously unbridled . . . There is something heroic in her unruliness. Let Miriam take the lead and enjoy the show
Insanely interesting, full of profanity and profundity, Oh Miriam!'s title comes from all the people who have ever exclaimed her name in every tone from horror to hilarity; and her unfiltered personality leaps off the page - honesty, kindness, generosity, sanity, erudition, outspokenness
Miriam Margolyes is a force to be reckoned with . . . I challenge anyone not to be entertained by this follow-up to This Much is True
Endearingly eccentric
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My love for Miriam Margolyes further deepened on listening to this audio book. The verbal delivery of her characteristic hilarity was a perfect way to consume it. I love her perfect vowels!
I have been watching Miriam in supporting roles for decades, she’s always been there. Seeing her step forth onto centre stage is the encore we’ve all been unexpectantly waiting for. Her big life, generous acceptance of humanity & bawdy humour are all expressed beautifully in this deliciously rambling memoir.
Oh Miriam! you are an international treasure!

A boundless delight!

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What an icon! Miriam doesn’t hold back, she’s so refreshing and honest and warm and nuclear all at the same time. A true original

Loved every bit of Miriam

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I would love to meet her - she’s on the same page as me on so many subjects

How likeable she is

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I love Miriam's love for all people, insights and observations of humanity and absolutely engaging story telling. I can not think of anything better than a dinner party with Miriam and this book is the next best thing. she will make you laugh, she will make you think.

Miriam is honest and to the point. nothing held back!

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I was so disappointed that the book came to an end, I get lost in her words, grammar and elecution. It feels like I’m sitting down with a good friend, having a good laugh. I will be looking for the next title as soon as I end this review. Thanks Miriam👍🙂👩🏻‍🌾

Fabulous Miriam

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