Author:Cicely Berry
Anxiety about how we speak prevents many of us from expressing ourselves well. In her classic handbook, Cicely Berry, Voice Director of the Royal Shakespeare Company and world-famous voice teacher, tackles the reasons for this anxiety and explains her practical exercises for relaxation and breathing, clarity of diction and vocal flexibility - everything that you need to achieve good speech.
Pop Babylon is a true guilty pleasure, leaving readers both appalled and longing for more. It's not the deepest book you'll ever read, but who wants Balzac on the beach?
—— City AmA Babylonian expose of the excesses of the music industry should be required reading for all X Factor wannabes
—— Evening StandardThis is both a touching and fascinating memoir... a great read told in the comedian's wickedly witty humour
—— Hot StarsUnlike the current glut of misery memoirs, his book... is a funny, positive read.
—— Northern EchoWell done, have a gold star
—— Bob Mortimer