This is the story of Dermot's life so far, from growing up in semi rural Colchester with his Irish born parents, to landing one of the biggets jobs in television. Throughout this journey, music has been a constant companion: a best friend, confidant, a really annoying sibling, and at times a tormentor.

Here Dermot shows that really it is the songs that choose you., not the other way round. These are the tracks that have a hold on us because they have become inextricably linked to the most important moments of our lives and spark the memories and stories that shape us.

With a wonderful gift for storytelling Dermot describes with humour and brilliant detail, what it was like to grow up a second generation Irishman in 70s England. The Pope, rebel songs and Irish dancing were all part of everyday life, along with the usual brand of chlidhood nostalgia, like endless summers, freshly cut grass and the occasional dead animal found in a ditch. Dermot's homelife was filled with music which was to set the scene for the years ahead.

From Irish folk singer Brendan Shine's Catch Me If You Can to The Smiths, Elbow and Dermot's hero Bruce Springsteen, in Now Playing Dermot shares with us his musical DNA.

Dermot charts his story through the songs that were playing at each key moment as life unfolded.

About the Author
Dermot O'Leary first appeared on our screens in 1999. He worked for a further 7 years presenting the spin off to Big Brother, Big Brother's Little Brother. In 2007 Dermot became a household name after securing one of the biggest presenting jobs on television - The X Factor. He also hosts a hugely popular Saturday show on BBC Radio 2.


Book Information
ISBN 9781444790214
Author Dermot O'Leary
Format Paperback
Page Count 320
Imprint Hodder Paperback
Publisher Hodder & Stoughton
Weight(grams) 220g
Dimensions(mm) 196mm * 128mm * 24mm