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PUBLIC FACE DARING YOU TO CHALLENGE THE STATUS QUO NEW BOOK REVEALS THE IMPORTANCE OF GOING AGAINST THE SOCIAL NORMS O dd One Out is a new book by acclaimed author Paul Lambis that encourages its readers to escape all judgements and dis- crimination, and learn to value their own unique perspective. A humorous journey of one man’s attempt to find a new way of living that would carry him into thin and beyond, Odd One Out is an una- shamed memoir of binges, setbacks, explosive outbursts and ultimate suc- cess. This fast-moving book also delves into different aspects of life as seen through separate stories involving a wide variety of individuals, many of whom are shown to be interlinked as their tales progress. Paul Lambis’ self-deprecating narrative is extremely sarcastic and utterly hilarious, and along with his epic lines of wisdom and snappy dialogue — ​ creating high adventure and wild drama around the porous boundaries be- tween fiction and real life, it makes for a laugh-out-loud book. ADVANCE PRAISE “Odd One Out is a book of wisdom, advice, and laugh-out-loud moments. A scrumptious, irresistible treat.” THE GREEK REPORTER EUROPE “Raucously funny.” “Lambis”quest for his crown jewels is a rollercoaster of a read.” About the author Paul Lambis is an award-winning screenwriter, author, playwright and director, born in Johan- nesburg, South Africa. Educated at the Johan- nesburg Art Foundation, he is based in Cyprus and is the Marketing Manager and Creative Head of a renowned organisation. In 2008, after surviving a near-fatal car acci- dent, Lambis put pen-to-paper and published his autobiography Where is Home? — ​A Jour- ney of Hilarious Contrasts. His high ly-ac- claimed memoir inspired him further to write, produce and perform a one-man stand- up comedy based on the book. 32 PREMIERE MAGAZINE OK! As an established playwright in Cyprus, Lam- bis has written, produced and directed theat- rical productions such as 74 and Melina: The Last Greek Goddess to widespread critical ac- claim. Other plays include Taj Mahal, Evagora, Volare, The Madness of Marilyn, Onassis: The Final Hour and Divorced, Beheaded, Died; Di- vorced, Beheaded, Survived. ODD ONE OUT IS AVAILABLE FROM SELECTED BOOKSTORES AND FROM: (+357) 96 23 99 85 [email protected]