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This is the autobiography of Dougie Donnelly, one of Scotland's most successful and best loved broadcasters. Donnelly has presented Scotland playing in football World Cups and European Championships, a Scottish club in a European Final, Europe winning Ryder and Solheim Cups and a Scottish golfer winning a Major. He was there when Scotland won two rugby Grand Slams and medals in Olympic and Commonwealth Games, and when Stephen Hendry was the greatest snooker player in the world. Oh, and he interviewed an American President on stage at the Royal Albert Hall! He still travels the world commentating on golf at the highest level. He tells his story with humour and insight and with the true smooth Donnelly style and voice we know and love. Dougie Donnelly has presented Scotland playing in football World Cups and European Championships, a Scottish club in a European Final, Europe winning Ryder and Solheim Cups and a Scottish golfer winning a Major. He was there when Scotland won two rugby Grand Slams and medals in Olympic and Commonwealth Games, and when Stephen Hendry was the greatest snooker player in the world. Oh, and he interviewed an American President on stage at the Royal Albert Hall! Donnelly is one of Scotland's most successful and best loved broadcasters, whose career has taken him from a law degree he never used, to an award-winning 15 years as a radio DJ and encounters with Paul McCartney and Elton John, to a worldwide career in television sport. He still travels the world commentating on golf at the highest level. He tells his story with humour and insight and with the true smooth Donnelly style and voice we know and love. AUTHOR: As a student, Dougie was Social Secretary at Strathclyde Uni when he booked Billy Connolly a gig! They remain good friends. As a young DJ Dougie first found his voice, that Glasgow one, before sending a demo tape to Radio Clyde. From 1979 to 1992 he presented Radio Clyde's mid-morning show, the most listened to midweek programme, leaving to present on TV. Dougie established himself as a sports presenter and his skills as a chat show host were also recognised when he fronted a series 'Friday Night with Dougie Donnelly' and a one-off television special with Billy Connolly, 'Connolly with Donnelly' both for BBC Scotland. b/w illustrations

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'Dougie Donnelly, or Doogly Dogly is what I called him for a reason unknown but to myself! I love him because he reminds me of a great time in my life when I was full of hope for the future and Doogly always encouraged it. He has become a huge success and he thoroughly deserves it. What memories we share — and what a memoir!' From the Foreword by Billy Connolly 'Moving comfortably from sport to sport – as Dougie has done – doesn’t happen by accident. It takes long hours of background research to get to know as much about the sport as possible – its history, skills and pitfalls. That knowledge then lets Dougie earn the trust and respect of the participants – and that is reflected in the quality of his interaction with them. A professional to the core!' Ally McCoist 'Dougie’s voice is as distinctive as it is familiar in homes across the country – and no matter what sport you follow, watch or listen to. Dougie’s sporting wisdom, knowledge and talent matched with his humour, kindness and professionalism makes him always interesting and enjoyable to be around.' Rhona Howie

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As a student, Dougie was Social Secretary at Strathclyde University when he booked Billy Connolly a gig! They remain good friends. As a young DJ Dougie first found his voice, that Glasgow one, before sending a demo tape to Radio Clyde. From 1979 to 1992 he presented Radio Clyde’s Mid-Morning Show, before leaving to present on TV. Dougie soon established himself as a sports presenter and his skills as a chat show host were also recognised when he fronted a series Friday Night with Dougie Donnelly and a television special with Billy Connolly, Connolly with Donnelly both for the BBC.

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