This is a journey brimming with love and laughter that's also deeply moving. If you think you know who Timmy Mallett is, you're in for a rewarding surprise! - Professor Brian Cox A must read. I am reading and LOVING and being both amused and moved by Timmy Mallett's Utterly Brilliant! - Gyles Brandreth A vivid, beautifully written and often moving book, skilfully dovetailing memoir, history, art and a cycling pilgrimage across Europe into a unique and uplifting whole. It is undergirded by a touchingly deep faith and conveys, beyond all else, how important it is to live every moment of every day. And so with his painting gear strapped to his bike, Timmy (an increasingly renowned artist) set off, blessed by letters of support from the Archbishop of York, the Bishops of Oxford and Winchester, Prime Minister Theresa May, Prince William and President Macron of France.įull of unexpected moments, Timmy's account of his pilgrimage along a route travelled by so many over the centuries weaves together history and biography in a hugely entertaining manner. This was a journey of exploration, honouring Martin's outlook on life that everyone can reach their potential. He had undertaken to cycle the 2,500 miles from his home to Santiago de Compostela in memory of his brother Martin, who was born with Downs Syndrome and had died just a few days earlier. In the spring of 2018, as the `Beast from the East' hit northern Europe, Timmy needed every bit of his natural exuberance. The volume will sit well in the popular, quirky category of books about Britain and Britishness.What was the No 1 record all over the world in 1990? Timmy Mallett's recording of of Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini! Since then, the host of Wacaday, with his `utterly brilliant' catchphrase, fantastic specs and vivacious personality has continued to cheer millions of lives. He receives a lot of feedback from his fans, including those who appreciate his work as an artist, fellow cyclists, and people who grew up watching Wacaday. Timmy Mallett is a household name and is very active on Twitter, Instagram TickTok and FaceBook, with over 200k followers. Full of heart and Timmy's characteristic charm, Utterly Brilliant will leave you uplifted and poignantly aware of how important it is to live every moment of every day. This is an autobiography that will be loved by Timmy's fans and enjoyed by those interested in discovering the human face behind a celebrity name, and those considering going on pilgrimage themselves. With humour and honesty Timmy tells of his pilgrimage along a route travelled by so many over the centuries, weaving together history and personal stories in a hugely entertaining manner. Utterly Brilliant!: My Life's Journey is a moving autobiography of courage and determination in the face of heartache. In 2018 he certainly needed every bit of his natural exuberance: to honour his brother Martin, he cycled the El Camino de Santiago just as the 'Beast from the East' hit northern Europe. Timmy Mallett, host of Wacaday' has cheered millions of lives with his fantastic specs, vivacious personality and 'Utterly brilliant!' catchphrase. Timmy's glass isn't just half full, it's positively overflowing!' Lorraine Kelly If you think you know who Timmy Mallett is, you're in for a rewarding surprise!' Proffesor Brain Cox 'A vivid, beautifully written and often moving book, skilfully dovetailing memoir, history, art and a cycling pilgrimage across Europe into a unique and uplifting whole.
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