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Mike Gayle

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Birmingham , The United Kingdom
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I was born in the 70s — the 70s were great. I would recommend them to anyone.

I was also born in Birmingham — in my humble opinion the greatest city in the world with the nicest people too.

I used to live in London — a great city too. But a bit on the pricey side.

I also used to live in Manchester — another great city (although technically I lived in Salford which is next door but that’s sort of splitting hairs).

Before I went to university I wanted to be a social worker — I have no idea why. It didn’t last long.

After I left university I wanted to write for the NME — I’ve always loved music but it was only when I went to uni that it started loving me back. I can’t play any instruments or sing so writing about music seemed to make sense.

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Turning 40

New Book: Turning 40

Here's the jacket for the new book, Turning 40 (out July 4th), the sequel to the bestselling Turning Thirty, taking up the story ten years on...


And here's the blurb!

How to turn forty:
1. Set yourself a personal challenge.
2. Clear wardrobe of all age-inappropriate clothing.
3. Relax.

How not to turn forty:
1. Have a complete meltdown . . .

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“I'm telling you this for one reason and one reason only: No matter how sure you are of someone's love, it's always nice to hear it.”
― Mike Gayle, Turning Thirty
tags: affection, affirmation, confirmation, love, lovers, nice, reason
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“In a relationship the details are everything because they remind you - just when you need to be reminded the most - why you fell in love with someone in the first place.”
― Mike Gayle, His 'n' Hers
tags: details, love, reminders
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“Good things could happen to not so bad people.”
― Mike Gayle, My Legendary Girlfriend
tags: karma, life, people
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