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Yes of course. - 13 (28.9%)
I won't buy it but might read it. - 12 (26.7%)
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Re: Andy's book: Hitting Back/Coming of Age « Reply #135 on: June 16, 2008, 01:20 PM »
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I thought so too. Although not so much for the above reasons.
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Re: Andy's book: Hitting Back/Coming of Age « Reply #136 on: June 16, 2008, 01:22 PM »
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I also found it quite an interesting read, especially how close he was to being killed in the war.
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Re: Andy's book: Hitting Back/Coming of Age « Reply #137 on: June 16, 2008, 02:42 PM »
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Quote from: Mark on June 16, 2008, 12:40 PM

Novak Djokovic reaches across the table and takes the copy of “Hitting Back”, Andy Murray’s recently published autobiography. “Very nice,” he exclaims, examining the cover with wonder, “I didn’t expect this.”

“You didn’t?” I inquire.

“No. He told me he’s not a book reader so I’m very surprised he wrote a book.”
Marian Vajda, his Slovakian coach, arrives and pulls up a chair. “I hope he is not telling you dirty jokes,” he smiles.

“No, he’s been teaching me how to speak Czech,” I reply.

“Look at this,” Djokovic announces, waving Murray’s book.

“He wrote a book!” Vajda gulps, incredulous.

“He doesn’t read a book but he writes a book,” Djokovic smiles. “It’s a nice book.”

“Oh it’s nice,” the coach agrees.
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http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/tennis/article4138541.ece


Read that yesterday, but forgot to post it.  Andy's getting mocked from everywhere.  Roddick had a go on the BBC too Very Happy
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Re: Andy's book: Hitting Back/Coming of Age « Reply #138 on: June 16, 2008, 02:45 PM »
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Roddick had a go at everything on the BBC. It was hilarious!
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Re: Andy's book: Hitting Back/Coming of Age « Reply #139 on: June 16, 2008, 02:46 PM »
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Greg joined in with Roddick with the Murray bashing lol
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Re: Andy's book: Hitting Back/Coming of Age « Reply #140 on: June 16, 2008, 02:47 PM »
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Quote from: Mark on June 16, 2008, 02:46 PM

Greg joined in with Roddick with the Murray bashing lol


Greg's chin is massive.  Mr Incredible needs to realise that he's in the biggest glass house ever conceived.
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Re: Andy's book: Hitting Back/Coming of Age « Reply #141 on: June 16, 2008, 03:59 PM »
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Quote from: ljsmall on June 16, 2008, 02:45 PM

Roddick had a go at everything on the BBC. It was hilarious!


Really what did he say?
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Re: Andy's book: Hitting Back/Coming of Age « Reply #142 on: June 16, 2008, 09:23 PM »
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It's a great book. It's a modern classic. lol  I really enjoyed it actually. It's interesting to read about his rivalries with Baggy, Djoko, Monfils etc.  He's been playing these guys competitively since he was 12 or 13.  
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Re: Andy's book: Hitting Back/Coming of Age « Reply #143 on: June 16, 2008, 09:31 PM »
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I hadn't realised Murray had stopped talking to the BBC. He must be taking a leaf out of Fergie's book. That must be why Petchey was dispatched to talk to him during the Artois. What will happen if he wins Wimbledon? Will he blank Sue Barker?

He is absolutely scathing about British tennis and the LTA - re the LTA hiring Gilbert and Annacone, he says "Would Sir Alex Ferguson work with Plymouth Argyll?" I thought Bogdanovitch would be quite pleased with that comparison.
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Re: Andy's book: Hitting Back/Coming of Age « Reply #144 on: June 16, 2008, 09:34 PM »
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During the Artois Sue Barker was asking Andy Castle and John Lloyd if they had read the book. She was trying to stir things up a bit by relaying Andy's comments about the LTA. Lloyd and Castle looked very uncomfortable and defensive.
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Re: Andy's book: Hitting Back/Coming of Age « Reply #145 on: June 16, 2008, 09:38 PM »
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Why does he not speak to the BBC anymore?
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Re: Andy's book: Hitting Back/Coming of Age « Reply #146 on: June 17, 2008, 10:46 AM »
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Quote from: Iain on June 16, 2008, 09:34 PM

During the Artois Sue Barker was asking Andy Castle and John Lloyd if they had read the book. She was trying to stir things up a bit by relaying Andy's comments about the LTA. Lloyd and Castle looked very uncomfortable and defensive.




She did the same thing to Roger Draper when he was on. He dealt with it pretty well actually. Can't remember what he said but I do remember thinking he'd make a great politician with answers like that!
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Re: Andy's book: Hitting Back/Coming of Age « Reply #147 on: June 18, 2008, 11:07 AM »
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I just finished andy's autobiography- Hitting back I read It within 13 days It came out on my birthday would you believe, 5TH June if anyone wanted to know. I thought the book was brilliant, a real pager turner. I didn't realise Andy was so sensitive, It's a nice quality to have though. I really enjoyed the mark petchy chapter and also Judy murrays aswell excellent.
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Re: Andy's book: Hitting Back/Coming of Age « Reply #148 on: June 18, 2008, 12:02 PM »
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Happy belated birthday Richie.  flowers gift  hug
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Re: Andy's book: Hitting Back/Coming of Age « Reply #149 on: June 18, 2008, 02:38 PM »
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thanks that means alot
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