The Sunday Times A Life in the Day: Words of wisdom and domestic details from the rich and famous by Richard Woods

Meet 100 of the most remarkable people from The Sunday Times Magazine's acclaimed column, A Life in the Day. Wonderfully intimate, often humorous, sometimes profound - these colourful portraits make for addictive reading.

Begun in 1977, a Life in the Day has provided a unique take on the lives of the famous, the rich and the notable over decades of changing attitudes and lifestyles. This collection gathers the best of more than 2,000 interviews, bringing you characters from Nelson Mandela to Ricky Gervais, Muhammad Ali to Marie Kondo, Oprah Winfrey to Captain Sir Tom Moore.

It makes irresistible reading as you discover how world leaders start their day and what celebrities really do away from the cameras.

Richard Woods is a journalist. He was a writer and senior editor at The Sunday Times for 25 years before moving to Reuters for seven years, where he ran award-winning investigations. Since 2019 he has been editing longform features for The Sunday Times Magazine and pursuing freelance projects.