Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
This is my first and probably, only! It has taken 35 years to live it and 3 years to write it. I don’t have time for a second one.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
I Ran the World. It was the name of an event i founded and staged for Band Aid and UNICEF back in 1985. It turned out to be the biggest mass participation event in history, despite being staged on the same day as Hands Across America in May 1986. 19.8 million took part in 89 countries all at the same time and for the same reason. It raised $35m. (You could buy a t-shirt with ‘I Ran the World’ on the front of it.) I truly believe we can all affect the world we live in – so we should all run the world.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I get very passionate when i write about something I truly believe in. The odd expletive creeps in! I’m sorry.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Many. Sorry its a boring answer but I really do like so many. My writing style may have been influenced by The Heroin Diaries – i loved the writing style of that book. I really enjoy memoirs by people who have really influenced the world in which we live. Long Walk to Freedom is an example.
What are you working on now?
Still trying to change the world! My book finishes with a blueprint for a new (digital world) mass participation event. Its very exciting and I’m working on that as well as my marine conservation project – Earthdive.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Don’t know yet. Just self published and trying to find my way. I hope awesomegang.com might help me. Fingers crossed.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Just believe in yourself.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Never ever give up.
What are you reading now?
12 Rules For Life by Jordan B. Peterson
What’s next for you as a writer?
Mmmm. . . let’s wait and see what people think of this book
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
How to Survive on a Desert Island by Jim Pipe (never read it but hope it does what it says on the tin). Churchill: Walking with Destiny by Andrew Roberts and The Pursuit of Happyness by Chris Gardner (it’s been on my list for a long time.)
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