Oh Miriam!

Stories from an Extraordinary Life

By: Miriam Margolyes

Narrated by: Miriam Margolyes

Length: 10 hrs and 43 mins

Publisher's summary

'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 (P)2023 Hodder & Stoughton Limited

Love her

You just don’t get any better then Miriam. I could here her stories all day

She’s the best

Her frankness. Open. Kindness. She lets you in on a life few get glimpses of.

Magnificent

Such a great listen. Very good writer with great tales. I could listen all day.

HER

I just love her and loved listening to her tell us her story. For a second book, it’s just as brilliant and enjoyable as the first

Miriam is SO genuine.

Her stories are thoughtful, funny, inspiring and wonderful. Oh, Miriam! How I wish you lived next door.

Delightful and refreshingly forthright.

Love Miriam’s voice and thoroughly enjoyed listening to her stories. She’s so honest, brutal at times, but to paraphrase her there’s so much BS in the world it’s preferable to say how things really are. As long as you’re not hurting anyone’s feelings (who don’t deserve to be hurt!)
I think so much is added to this book by listening to Miriam read it to you. I wouldn’t have laughed out loud as much and smiled to myself as much, had I read it myself.

oh Miriam... what fun!

Miriam is a delightful storyteller. I could (and did) listen to her for hours! Honest and funny.

The Funniest Woman Alive!

I've enjoyed Miriam's appearances on Graham Norton, so had to buy this book. Over the course of the book, you get to know her: her experiences with acting, celebrities she likes and dislikes, her family and family history, her day to day life, and all sorts of random thoughts she has. Miriam's book is full of laughs, some of the stories will be familiar to those who have seen her talk show appearances. I only gave four stars because I do not share some of Miriam's political views, and she spends a great deal of time discussing them. That said, she seems like a lovely and humble soul, an absolute delight of a woman. I hope she will be around making us laugh for years to come.

Always Entertaining

Miriam never disappoints! This book is filled with highly entertaining stories and heartwarming memories.

More stories too funny

Her reading is amazing, she’s so funny and grass. It’s like your long lost grandma is back and not racist.