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Old 17 Jul 2002, 15:00 (Ref:335776)   #1
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Flat out - Flat broke!

Just finished reading Perry McCarthy's book about his exploits en route to making his F1 debut with Andrea Moda.

For any of you who are thinking of getting it, I can thoroughly recommend it as a good read. Written in a very light style, it's as if Perry is in the room relating the tales to you.

Some of Perry's money making wheeze's and narrow squeak's with cash are hilarious, but in the end it's a true tale of never, ever giving up.

Also some touching moment's when Martin Donnelly and Jonny Herbet, who are part of Perry's 'Rat Pack', were injured.

I couldn't put it down when I started reading it - much to the annoyance of other family members!.

BTW should I have posted this in Armchair Enthusiast?
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Old 17 Jul 2002, 17:22 (Ref:335836)   #2
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Doesn't matter where you post it. Thanks for the tip. I'll buy it at the next opportunity.
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Old 17 Jul 2002, 17:37 (Ref:335847)   #3
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im on chapter 5 ....such a good book ...Perry is one funny man !
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Old 17 Jul 2002, 18:08 (Ref:335872)   #4
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I heard him speak twice in person at Le Mans this year and he had me in stiches both times, now I have a job I may have to go out and buy the book.
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Old 17 Jul 2002, 19:39 (Ref:335945)   #5
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I hope he's back on Digital + this weekend...

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Old 17 Jul 2002, 19:56 (Ref:335954)   #6
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I bought the book a few days ago and I've never stopped reading it, its such a wonderful book, Perry certainly deserved better in Formula 1.

A blend of humour, entertainment, struggle, and tragedy rolled into one, a fantastic read, I really recommend the book.
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Old 17 Jul 2002, 21:02 (Ref:336006)   #7
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Yup, it's very good, only wish I didn't read so bloody fast... now I've got to find something else to keep me amused
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Old 17 Jul 2002, 21:34 (Ref:336040)   #8
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When you are reading it...its written in the very manner in which perry talks . that makes it a even better read .
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Old 17 Jul 2002, 21:38 (Ref:336043)   #9
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Ok, help me out- what's it called?
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Old 17 Jul 2002, 21:52 (Ref:336061)   #10
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please, since i haven't bought it yet, feel free to quote it at length!
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Old 17 Jul 2002, 21:54 (Ref:336063)   #11
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Ok, help me out- what's it called?
its called ....

FLAT OUT , FLAT BROKE . FORMULA 1 THE HARD WAY .
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published by Haynes
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Old 17 Jul 2002, 21:57 (Ref:336068)   #12
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you can buy it from here.

http://www.sportspages.co.uk/index.h...34488b7baa91ba
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Old 17 Jul 2002, 22:24 (Ref:336087)   #13
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Thanks SS. I guess I should have realized that from the title of the thread, eh? Uggh, sorry...
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Old 17 Jul 2002, 22:58 (Ref:336117)   #14
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Gotta be a good read, but have no money...
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Old 18 Jul 2002, 03:56 (Ref:336213)   #15
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im on chapter 5 ....such a good book ...Perry is one funny man !
Must be good if your on chapter 5 already, your the slowest reader in the world! think i'll have to buy it myself!
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Old 18 Jul 2002, 08:46 (Ref:336302)   #16
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Just finished reading the book. Some good stories, but the sub-editors should be awarded a smack as several names are spelled incorrectly. It seemed to finish a little quickly once he'd lost the Williams test job to DC. Well worth a read anyway.
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Old 18 Jul 2002, 09:29 (Ref:336331)   #17
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I noticed that ..They spelt a few names wrongly here and there.

And Mr V....we cant all be as quick as you are .....hehehehe
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Is this being released in Australia?????
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Old 18 Jul 2002, 10:02 (Ref:336359)   #19
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not sure , but from the link i posted above , i think they deliver to anywhere . Wouldnt think it would cost much to post it to OZ from the UK
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Old 19 Jul 2002, 12:42 (Ref:337333)   #20
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I ordered from the link and it took 3 days to get the book. Not bad and it is a signed copy! I live in Denmark
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Wouldnt think it would cost much to post it to OZ from the UK
It's a fair bit really, I've bought stuff from Amazon.co.uk, and it turns out to be above $10, thanks to the oh so weak Australian dollar. I am sure if its worth it though if it's as good as you're all saying.
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