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Making My Own Space: The Autobiography of Paul Burton
	Author: Paul Burton Foreword by: Linda Regan Classification: Autobiography/Television Sorry this book is Out Of Print	Brief Description: From his early childhood, Paul Burton, now a prolific film and television writer, producer, director and historian, always felt different, as though he were a square peg trying to fit into a round hole, and he was labelled a ‘no-hoper’. However, this made him more determined to prove everybody wrong, pursue his ambitions against all the odds and carve out his own individually shaped niche. In effect, he has learnt how to make his own space. This inspiring autobiography gives a unique and fascinating insight into the world of the arts, inviting the reader to taste all the wonderful eclectic flavours of the theatre, film, television and radio media, to be transported on tours around fascinating locations, and to meet the many interesting actors, actresses, performers, producers, directors and writers that Paul Burton has been privileged to encounter on his roller-coaster journey of ups and downs, many of whom had been his childhood comedy heroes. With a fitting foreword by Linda Regan, Making My Own Space illustrates how dreams and ambitions can become an exciting reality. Paul Burton’s aim in sharing his story is to provide the sparks of encouragement for others to light their own flame, reach for their goals, persevere through difficult times and think, “Well, if he can achieve those things, then so can I.”

Special Note: This book is now out of print.

About the Author: Since 1989, Paul Burton has written, produced, devised, staged, directed and appeared in a prolific number of not-for-profit theatre, film, television and radio productions, and he produced a variety of light entertainment and drama programmes during a five-year association with Cable 7, Leicester’s one-time community television channel. His television drama Mirror, Mirror on the Wall received the Diamond Cable 7 Television Best Drama Production award in 1995 and Televisual the Best Light Entertainment Programme award in 1997. He was an in-house theatre producer at The Y Theatre, Leicester, in the early 1990s and, as an ardent film and television historian, he has compiled valuable research material relating to the past, present and future of Elstree Film & Television Studios. Paul is planning to stage a series of ‘audience with’ shows, has several new radio plays in the pipeline featuring well-known names and is also hoping to shoot a new short film in North London towards the end of 2007. The ultimate aim of his wide-ranging projects is to create practical and unique opportunities for people of all ages and from all kinds of backgrounds to become involved in the arts.

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Publication Date:	1 December 2007
ISBN: ISBN 13:	1-904444-90-3 978-1-904444-90-9
Page Extent:	210
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Well, I have now been given an insight into Paul Burton's - slightly eccentric - life and I must admire him for finding his desired niche in the arts and entertainment world following his somewhat inauspicious beginnings as a shy and nervous child. He has battled his demons and pressed forward, head down, to achieve his goals. An inspiring read.
Sheila Collins, Author of 'Truffles Diary'

So far I have worked with Paul on a radio play, called A Second Chance, which he wrote produced and directed! A man of many talents! So I was very flattered to find out that he was an admirer of my acting work - particularly of my role as April in the smash hit Perry & Croft sitcom series Hi-de-Hi!
I am so glad that Paul has penned an autobiography, as well as being an entertaining writer (who has also run his own arts projects), his knowledge of showbusiness is incredible. So I know you will enjoy reading about it as much as I enjoy hearing him talk about it. I have worked in showbusiness all my life, and Paul knows more about the studios and programmes that I grew up and worked around, than I could ever hope to know! (Photo: Linda Regan with a copy of 'Making My Own Space').
Linda Regan, Actress & Author - Written the Foreword

Buy this book and enter the mad, mad, mad world of Paul Burton, Enthusiast Extraordinaire and maybe you too will catch his fever!
Hello, Paul Daniels here, international Sex Symbol and Body builder and, unknown to most of you, Actor Extraodonaire! That is thanks to the man who put this book together… Paul Burton. He has talked me into doing a film and a radio play - and all for no money! And as I am from Yorkshire you now know that this is one persuasive guy!
He even persuaded me to write this review for this book. Again … for no money! Paul tells me it is for the love of the Arts! All I know is that when I turn up to help him out it is always fun and I find myself surrounded by enthusiastic people.
I asked him what was the purpose of this book and he laughed and said "To get people to think: If he can do it, then so can I"
Paul Daniels, Magician and Television Performer

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Making My Own Space should be required reading for anyone who wants to work in theatre, the film industry or TV. Burton gives the reader a warts-and-all insight into the tough road that lies ahead for would-be thespians and makes it abundantly clear that only a tenacious attitude and an unbridled passion for the craft will get you to the top.
One of the pleasant aspects of this intriguing biography is the way in which the author has never lost touch with his roots. In the early days his only contact with the stars was queuing for autographs, but dogged determination slowly but steadily allowed him to rise through the ranks and eventually get to write his own sit-com, amongst many other achievements.
Burton has a way of telling the reader a great deal without the use of too many words. I learnt more about the character of Terry Scott in a few small paragraphs than in any biography of the man ever written.
Burton freely admits his mistakes in the early years of his career, but its abundantly clear that he possessed the wisdom to learn from them. Now a success in his chosen field of endeavour, Burton has worked for any accolades he has received. There’s no such thing as a free lunch, and the author never asked for one. Whatever credit he receives he deserves.
Mike Hallowell, The Shields Gazette

So far I have worked with Paul on a radio play, called A Second Chance, which he wrote produced and directed! A man of many talents! So I was very flattered to find out that he was an admirer of my acting work - particularly of my role as April in the smash hit Perry & Croft sitcom series Hi-de-Hi! I am so glad that Paul has penned an autobiography, as well as being an entertaining writer (who has also run his own arts projects), his knowledge of showbusiness is incredible. So I know you will enjoy reading about it as much as I enjoy hearing him talk about it. I have worked in showbusiness all my life, and Paul knows more about the studios and programmes that I grew up and worked around, than I could ever hope to know!
www.lindareganonline.co.uk

LIFE STORY: Paul Burton
Writer Launches his autobiography
A writer, producer and director born and bred in Leicester will be launching his autobiography in his home city this weekend.
Paul Burton started work on the Leicester theatre circuit back in the early 1990s.
He was involved in production at The Y Theatre, as a writer, producer, director and performer between 1992 and 1995.
He then went on to work for Leicester's community television channel, Cable 7, in the mid-1990s, and produced a series of short films which were shown at Leicester's Phoenix Arts.
The launch of his autobiography - Making My Own Space - takes place at Leicester Tourist Information Centre from 11am - 2pm, on Saturday.
Leicester Mercury

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Paul Burton signed copies of 'Making My Own Space' at Waterstone's, Market Street, Leicester.
Waterstone's, Market Street, Leicester

Paul Burton signed copies of 'Making My Own Space' at his official book launch at Leicestershire Promotions (Tourist Information Centre), Leicester.
Leicestershire Promotions (Tourist Information Centre)

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