Dave Farnham: 44 books

How well do we truly know the members of the British Monarchy?  Although their faces are well-known from frequent media exposure, the individuals themselves are, generally speaking, fairly elusive as real personalities, understandably protected as they are by massive security. The Queen...

Joan Rivers was without a doubt the most fearlessly outspoken and controversial comedienne in the world. She delighted or outraged millions with her biting, sometimes savage wit which was frequently turned against herself. Her one-liners were often devastatingly funny, even when she was being offensive....

Thomas Edison once commented that genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration. It is the one percent that produces the spark to ignite the light of creative action.  It also provides the basis of this book, which contains quotations from many sources past and present...

The beliefs of the Buddhist religion derive from Prince Siddartha Gautama, nowadays known simply as The Buddha.  Although there are no written records from his lifetime, around 2,500 years ago, his words were passed on orally and are still as relevant today as they were then. Little is...

Oscar Wilde was one of the most creative writers, a brilliant wit and a much sought-after personality in late nineteenth century London and Paris Society. His flamboyant style of dress and his way with words made him stand out as a true individualist in a Victorian era that preferred uniformity. His...

What is happiness?  The truth is, nobody really knows.  It’s a word without a clear definition, yet we are all engaged in the pursuit of happiness (a phrase immortalised, though never defined, in the constitution of the United States).  For each one of us it means something unique...

Former KGB agent Vladimir Putin is one of the world’s most enigmatic leaders. Fiercely protective of his private life, yet at the same time projecting his image at every opportunity, he is scrutinized and analysed constantly by the media, in an attempt to build up a picture of what makes him tick....

What is happiness? The truth is, nobody really knows. It’s a word without a clear definition, yet we are all engaged in the pursuit of happiness (a phrase immortalised, though never defined, in the constitution of the United States). For each one of us it means something unique and yet few can even...

There is probably no comedian so instantly recognisable, either by voice or appearance, than Billy Connolly. His heavy Glaswegian accent, which might have made him a regional figure, has added to the appeal of this multi-talented performer. For over forty years he has both entertained and scandalised...

Former KGB agent Vladimir Putin is one of the world’s most enigmatic leaders. Fiercely protective of his private life, yet at the same time projecting his image at every opportunity, he is scrutinized and analysed constantly by the media, in an attempt to build up a picture of what makes him tick. Certainly...

How well do we truly know the members of the British Monarchy? Although their faces are well-known from frequent media exposure, the individuals themselves are, generally speaking, fairly elusive as real personalities, understandably protected as they are by massive security. The Queen herself,...

Jeremy Kyle is a very silly man who should be hit over the head with a brick. At least that’s what some people think. Others see the outspoken talk show host as a beacon of light in an otherwise mundane daytime TV schedule. This difference in opinion has perhaps helped to fuel Jeremy Kyle’s...

Over the years, Boris Johnson has become one of the best known faces in British politics, with his unorthodox style and regular blunders. To some he is a loveable buffoon who can’t help but keep putting his foot in it; to others he is an evil genius, strategically playing the fool in an effort to...

In a long and productive life, Lord Richard Attenborough (‘Lord Dickie’as he was affectionately known) was notable for many achievements. As an actor his face became familiar in such films as Private's Progress, The Great Escape and Jurassic Park. As a director he achieved widespread acclaim for...