This is a beautiful, frequently extraordinary book. Part biography, part social commentary and part love letter, it somehow does full justice to the magnificent man it examines. For me, and for millions of others, that really is the highest praise possible -- James O'Brien This is far more than a biography of a pop icon its a sharp, insightful look at George Michaels life and how he challenged society, from politics to identity, in ways that still resonate today -- Sadiq Khan His lucid and accessible writing reaches out to those with closed minds * The i * No ordinary pop biography, this is a very personal exploration of a very unusual artist. Sathnam Sanghera digs deep into sexuality, ethnicity, politics, celebrity and, of course, the songs to change the way we think about this misunderstood megastar -- Dorian Lynskey With the years the spent in the trenches of the culture wars while writing and promoting his brilliant books on the British Empire having taken their toll, Sanghera resolved to embark on a project that would spark joy. The result is this elegiac, yet also poptastically enjoyable, exploration of the life, times and creativity of George Michael * The Bookseller * Sangheras forte is wry comedy tinged with pathos * Sunday Times * Whether hes writing autobiography or fiction, Sathnam Sanghera is busy carving out his own literary niche -- Jonathan Coe He writes beautifully -- Maggie O'Farrell Sanghera is such an engaging and versatile writer * The Telegraph * One of my favourite writers -- Greg James * BBC * Packed with wit and insight, this is both a glorious paean to fandom and a heartfelt celebration of one of the most complex, misunderstood stars in pops firmament -- John OConnell, author of Bowies Books
