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Eric Morecambe’s Pranks on Showbiz Pals S howbiz pals were targets for Eric Morecambe’s impish fun, which is one of the many new revelations in local author Tony Flood's celebrity book, second edition, 'My Life With The Stars – Sizzling Secrets Spilled!' The mischievous Morecambe had a wicked sense of humour, both on and off stage, and many of his showbiz friends were on the receiving end, particularly Des O’Connor and the late Roy Castle. Former Sky Television executive and Fleet Street journalist Tony Flood, who lives in Eastbourne, says: “When I met Des he revealed Eric’s biggest put down. He recalled: “I once told Eric I had done a one-man show and he replied ‘Let’s hope two turn up next time'.” Fiona Castle, widow of popular entertainer Roy Castle, also tells how one of Eric’s pranks was at her expense, after appearing with Morecambe & Wise at the Coventry Hippodrome, where she was a dancer in the chorus. She let slip to Eric that she would love to meet the multi-talented Roy, so some time later Eric invited her to a TV show to introduce her to him. But he embarrassed her by saying: “Roy, this is Fiona, and she’s in love with you.” She then learned that Eric had been even more outrageous when he had set up the meeting. He had told Roy: “I’ve got this sad little case coming to see you. She has braces and a pigtail – try to be nice to her.” But Fiona and Roy were married a year later! 'My Life With the Stars: Sizzling Secrets Spilled!' has received glowing endorsements from singer Anita Harris, comedians Al Murray and Tim Vine, and former world boxing champion Frank Bruno. Anita Harris says: “Tony Flood has come up with virtually an A to Z of so many showbiz and sports stars, from Peter Andre and George Best to David Walliams – and tells great stories about them! Fans young and old should love it.” penchant for teenage girls in white panties, the female singer whose cure for settling stage nerves was revealed when the curtain rose on her being spanked by members of the band, and the world-famous star who suffered abuse and a mental breakdown. There are also laughs galore in stories about a host of funny men, from Bruce Forsyth to Joe Pasquale. There’s tragedy, too, as Flood recounts his exclusive interview with devastated Liverpool goalkeeper Bruce Grobbelaar immediately after the Hillsborough disaster, and Bobby Charlton’s emotional memories of how Manchester United rose from the ashes of the Munich air crash. The first edition of Tony's book was so successful that he has brought out nine extra chapters and updated the rest of the book with many new revelations. More details about this book and Tony's spicy crime thriller Triple Tease, endorsed by best selling authors Peter James and Tamara McKinley, are available on www.celebritiesconfessions.com, with reduced price signed copies from just £3.99 during a special promotion. He spills the beans on the musical legend who had a Tony's wife Heather is also an author, and details 4 To advertise call 01684 833715 or email: [email protected]