Ooh, You Are Awful ... But I Like You!. The Life Story of Dick Emery as Told to Fay Hillier. Additional Developments By William Hall

London England: Sidgwick & Jackson. Near Fine/Very Good. 2001. First Edition. Cloth. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall Octavo 0283072792 Hardback Hardcover. First Edition. Ooh, You Are Awful....But I Like You. Previous owners name to inside cover. Very slight shelf wear to edge of D/J. Dick Emery was known to millions of households for the galaxy of uproarious characters he created. But away from the quips and the laughter lay another side to Dick Emery. His scandalous lifestyle erupted into the public spotlight in a sensational court battle after his death - between his fifth wife, actress Josephine Blake, and the mistress he loved but never married, Fay Hillier. One of his love letters to Fay was read out in court, revealing another, deeply romantic side to the complex comedy genius. 'What kind of madness is it that makes me think I can live without you? You fulfil every desire that is in me'. Fay was at Dick's bedside throughout his long illness, when they agreed to work together on his book. The result is by turns touching, unswervingly honest and hilarious. Dick Emery was beloved by millions. But by this one woman in particular. Illustrated. 269 pp. (We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. academic and scholarly books and Modern First Editions, Reference books ,and all types of Academic Literature.) .