Industry commentators praise “The Closest Thing Crazy” Mike Batt autobiography
The first proof-copy opinions have arrived for the forthcoming book.
Stephen Fry: “What a life, what a talent. Very funny and very quirky, but don’t be fooled: just as remarkable musicianship lies behind the sweet accessibility of his best known tunes, so a fearsome intelligence and a huge heart lie behind the immortal battiness of Batt. A fabulously readable and enjoyable ride from first to last.”
Matt Lucas: “Brilliantly told, the fascinating life of one of Britain's greatest songwriters”
David Quantick: "A brilliant, funny, emotional book, - I really enjoyed reading it".
Tim Rice: “I’ve known Mike Batt for half a century. I’ve seen his ups and downs (mainly ups) at close quarters and have been fascinated and staggered in equal measure, as readers of this memoir will be. I write words. He writes both words and music, conducts, produces,orchestrates and sings. Very annoying. Luckily he’s also a good egg and a very funny one’
Mike Batt said, “I’m so grateful for these early reactions. I began writing the book twenty years ago, and I never even thought about “praise quotes” as they are called in the publishing business. They’ve made me quite emotional. Anything north of “Mike’s book is quite interesting” would have pleased me- but these comments brought an actual, real-live, wet, salty tear to my cheek”
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