I AM OZZY
AN AUDIO BOOK
BY OZZY OSBOURN
AND CHRIS AYERS
READ BY FRANK SKINNER
"They've said some crazy things about me over the years. I mean, okay: 'He bit the head off a bat.' Yes. 'He bit the head off a dove.' Yes. But then you hear things like, 'Ozzy went to the show last night, but he wouldn't perform until he'd killed fifteen puppies . . .' Now me, kill fifteen puppies? I love puppies. I've got eighteen of the f**king things at home. I've killed a few cows in my time, mind you. And the chickens. I shot the chickens in my house that night.
It haunts me, all this crazy stuff. Every day of my life has been an event. I took lethal combinations of booze and drugs for thirty f**king years. I survived a direct hit by a plane, suicidal overdoses, STDs. I've been accused of attempted murder. Then I almost died while riding over a bump on a quad bike at f**king two miles per hour.
People ask me how come I'm still alive, and I don't know what to say. When I was growing up, if you'd have put me up against a wall with the other kids from my street and asked me which one of us was gonna make it to the age of sixty, which one of us would end up with five kids and four grandkids and houses in Buckinghamshire and Beverly Hills, I wouldn't have put money on me, no f**king way. But here I am: ready to tell my story, in my own words, for the first time.
A lot of it ain't gonna be pretty. I've done some bad things in my time. I've always been drawn to the dark side, me. But I ain't the devil. I'm just John Osbourne: a working-class kid from Aston, who quit his job in the factory and went looking for a good time."
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Ozzy Osbourne was born in Aston, Birmingham, in 1948. He has sold over a hundred million records both with Black Sabbath and as an award-winning solo artist. He has five children and lives with his wife, Sharon, in California and Buckinghamshire.
To read more about OzzY's life, go to this bio part of his website for lots of information.
SEE MY REVIEW HERE!
THANKS TO ANNA AND THE
HACHETTE BOOK GROUP FOR
SPONSORING THIS GIVEAWAY,
I HAVE 3 COPIES OF THIS AUDIO
BOOK TO GIVE AWAY TO YOU!
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GOOD LUCK TO ALL!
79 comments:
I didn't realize he has 5 kids and 4 grandkids
msboatgal at aol.com
I entered your book giveaway
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I find it interesting that there are so many nasty rumors about Ozzy. And if you speak to anyone, they would say they heard the same rumors.
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+1 I entered the book giveaway. I think I would rather the book because I would like to give this to my husband. He is much more likely to read it than listen to it.
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+ 1 I follow on GFC.
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Oh boy: "I've killed a few cows in my time." Thanks for entering my name in your giveaway!
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I didn't know that Ozzy was dyslexic. In my opinion, Ozzy is a man that doesn't realize how popular he is. He's just so down to earth, so is Sharon. Thank you for this really nice giveaway and please count me in.
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I have entered the book giveaway for I Am Ozzy too! Although I would prefer the book, I'd also be very happy to win it on audio because I want to learn more about Ozzy and his crazy lifestyle. This book or audio will be hilarious.
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I already follow Bookin' With Bingo via Google Friends and subscribe by email.
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I tweeted your giveaway:
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I knew Ozzy had more dogs than what is normally allowed by law,(where I live you can not have more than 4 dogs), but I didn't know he had 18 of them!
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I entered your book giveaway. I would prefer the "paper book" over the audiobook, as that is my preference in general. Plus, the paper copy has photos. Another reason is that as a mom of 2 kids I would prefer to read it rather than have it playing on my stereo, so my kids don't hear it, as I know there is content not suitable for my kids! That being said I would rather have an audiobook copy than none at all!
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I follow on Google friend connect, as well as facebook!
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I found it interesting you said "The book must have been tape recorded as there is no way Ozzy wrote all this but, in fact, the book is filled with his words because they bring out the unique man that he is." - husband is a big Ozzy fan and when I told him he has a book out, he said, 'he can write?" :)
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I've entered the Ozzy book giveaway because I love to read books (and fall asleep or get distracted with audio), but my husband doesn't read and will listen to audio only!
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is dyslexic and doesn't read well - I had no idea!!
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I love Ozzy! And~I didn't know that is dyslexic and doesn't read well! Wow~never would have thought that with all the music he knows.
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I did not know Ozzy was dyslexic and thought he only had two children.
Sharon
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I entered the book giveaway - I would prefer the book but would be happy with the audio...I'm not picky
Sharon
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Sharon
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I entered the book giveaway. I would prefer the audiobook. I think it would be more fun!
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I love his quote about ending up where he has and he never would have thought it as a kid!
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I found it interesting that Ozzy is dyslexic.
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I entered for the book as well. I think I'd enjoy the picture of the book part but have come to really enjoy audio books lately so I'd be happy with either.
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I guess I shouldn't be surprised after watching the reality show but still didn't realize he had so many dogs...I think about 18?
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I love audio books but would be happy with either one...or both!
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Ozzy was on the Today show twice this week.
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I remember hearing about that he had bit the head off a bat - guess he really did!!
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I entered the book giveaway. I think I would rather have the book although either would be entertaining!
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That he takes his music seriously -interesting, as he doesn't give that impression. Thanks for the giveaway.
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I didn't know he had five children. I thought it was just Kelly and the other son that was always in trouble on TV.
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I entered for the book giveaway too. I would prefer the audiobook if given a choice.
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Ozzie is in his early 60s now and must have been in his late 30s early 40s when entertaining when I was a teen. WOW to have that much energy
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I'm a follower
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Gotta admit, I liked reading your review and I smiled when he talked about puppies. "I love puppies, I have eighteen at home!" HA!
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Count me in. I thought it was interesting how serious he takes his music. I know that is his life's work, but he just doesn't strike me as someone to take much seriously.
This book looks pretty good. I enjoyed their show when it was on MTV.
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I found out that Ozzy has his own blog.
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I entered the Ozzy book giveaway. I would prefer the book. I am a reader.
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Ozzy is dyslexic; so are a number of other artists.
walkerd@primus.ca
I entered the I am Ozzy book giveaway too. I would prefer the book. I enjoy reading.
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I am a Google friend.
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I didn't know he had 5 kids and grandkids! I'm going to google it and find out about them.
Thanks!
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I'm a follower on Google friends and Facebook!
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I really found it interesting that he was dyslexic. So many people are!
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I entered the book giveaway. I think I'd rather have the audiobook. It's time to give my eyes a little rest.
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I am a follower via GFC.
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I did not realize that he had 5 kids. I thought he just had 2.
seriousreader at live dot com
I entered your book giveaway. While I would be happy with either, I would rather have the book.
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I follow on Google.
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I really enjoyed your review! It's good to know that you could still feel his personality come through even though he has a ghostwriter.
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I also entered for the book contest. I don't really have a preference for either version. They both will be great fun!
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I follow through Google Connect and have you on my blogroll.
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didn't realize he had grandchildren. mjsinger500@gmail.com
I am not thrilled about the offensive language, but am glad that you warned readers about that and the scenes mentioned.
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I thought he only had the two kids so that was good to learn.
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I've entered both but I would rather win the disk. It'd be easier for long car rides.
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I follow with google friend connect. :)
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I love Qzzy and I didnt know he was dyslexic either But i remember all the rumours he was a devil worsshiper and so on I am suprised he never got rabies he is still my fav
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I am following youre blog
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I signed up for youre book giveaway and would love to win the book but really i would be happy with either one
I've been an Ozzy fan most of my life and know a lot about him already. He's hysterically funny even after all he's been through. I didn't know that he has 4 grandchildren though
I entered the swan Thieves giveaway. I want to win this one the most.
I find it interesting that he has 5 children. I totally missed 2 of them. lol
jrandtam[at]columbus.rr.com
Yes, I did enter your Book giveaway. Which one would I want more? I am not really sure since Ozzy is not reading it. It it were read by him I would have to say the book because I can't understand 1/3 of what he says. lol
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Definitely a follower via GFC, reader and now Networked Blogs
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