I Don't Take Requests: WINNER OF THE ATTITUDE AWARD 'If you want to change your life...read this book.' TRACEY EMIN

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His tales of London nightlife back in the day and battling his addictions are addictive to listen to and keep you wanting more. Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH). listened to Fat Tony reading this on Audible and whilst he definitely isn’t as polished as other narrators, it was absolutely the best way to hear his story. Here he tells the most extraordinary stories of depravity and hedonism, of week-long benders and extreme self-destruction - and of recovery, redemption, friendship and the joy of a good tune. This amount includes seller specified domestic postage charges as well as applicable international postage, dispatch, and other fees.

As well as his drug addiction, Tony talks about other elements of his life that he was dealing with too. Yep, so that pretty graphic opening sentence tells you straight off the bat that DJ Fat Tony is not holding back when it comes to telling his story. Towards the end of the book, Tony talks about how he still likes to sometimes portray himself as an unlikeable person (not exactly the word he uses. The Soho of now seems sedate, gentrified and pastiche in comparison to that of the 1980's, which saw Fat Tony start on his journey as a DJ. Whether you're looking for some textbooks for university, the latest biography or a travel guide - you'll find what you need in our categories.His sense of humour which is laced throughout the book, really helps the reader navigate these difficult topics, whilst never cheapening any of the sensitive points he makes. Now in recovery, this something he is looking back on and talking about in detail to show the grim reality of what can look like such a glam and hedonistic life to those on the outside looking in. I actually listened to this as an audio book, but I think reading it may have helped me soak up the experience more. Personal and honest, SHOWstudio contributor and fashion's most infamous DJ, DJ Fat Tony has offered an unforgettably funny and real account of his life, the ups, the downs, the good and a bad, all packed into his own memoir.

You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. A messy drug affair led to a spell in rehab, and he has since enjoyed a renaissance in life, becoming one of fashion's favourite acts as Vogue's resident DJ, and Donatella Versace and Victoria Beckham's go-to party guy.From Freddie Mercury giving him his first line of cocaine in Heaven nightclub to starting a DJ duo ‘Fat Moss’ with Kate Moss, his stories are so captivating. You may find yourself not liking him as a person as he tells tales of his harsh personality and mood swings.

Also the full turning of the circle with sobriety and Tony now sponsoring other addicts through their journey is a fitting end, as what appears to be a spiritual life now. I strongly advise you read this book' TRACEY EMIN As one of club culture's most notorious - and best loved - figures, Tony is a complete force of nature.

The latter is unquestionably an honest, glamorous and wild ride of a book but there’s something about “I Don’t Take Requests” that really gets to you. Here he tells the most extraordinary stories of depravity and hedonism, of week-long benders and extreme self-destruction—and of recovery, redemption, friendship and the joy of a good tune. If you’ve ever been that person - the one still leaning on someone’s kitchen counter at 7am, desperate to cling onto the last dregs of a party - the person who doesn’t want to go home, who can’t even sit with themselves for a second.

Now, he is 16 years sober and, alongside working to help others overcome addiction, DJing for everyone from Elton John to Louis Vuitton - and running one of lockdown's most popular Instagram accounts with its wickedly funny memes. It’s a dangerous game where you make people feel sorry for you instead of taking responsibility for yourself. What was lovely was Tony's reconnection with his dad, largely down to a criminal charge and court appearance. Unfortunately his ego and staggering grandiosity get in the way of what could have been a really interesting and inspiring book.DJ Fat Tony has been described as 'the closest thing that club culture has to a national treasure' and the 'unlikely cult hero of quarantine'. I Don’t Take Requests is Fat Tony’s breathtakingly candid and outrageous memoir of a life of extremes. Stevie Wonder was in Café de Paris one night and sent one of his guys over to ask me what the track was.