
The Quizmaster
From Life on the Streets to a Global Quizzing Sensation
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Jay Flynn
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Jay Flynn
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THE REMARKABLE TRUE STORY OF QUIZZING SENSATION JAY FLYNN: NOW A SUNDAY TIMES TOP 10 BESTSELLER!
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Jay Flynn was down on his luck when the Covid pandemic struck. He had just lost the tenancy of the pub he ran in Lancashire - and with it the loyal community of locals who loved his quirky weekly quiz.
As the world closed down, he sensed the quiz could now be a lifeline both for him and the locals - so he sent them invites to an online version. But he had forgotten to mark the event 'private', and on the night, a disbelieving Jay played quizmaster to half a million teams, from Kenya to Canada, New Zealand to the Ukraine. This was to be the start of a global online quiz sensation, earning more than £1 million for charity and Jay an MBE, as well as his own slot on Zoe Ball's BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show.
It was all the more incredible because, as a lost and troubled young man, Jay had spent two years homeless, sleeping on a bench on the Embankment in London, almost taking his own life. Rescued by a homeless charity, he'd learnt how a simple community can save lives. It proved a priceless lesson.
Now, in his inspiring memoir, Jay shows how, sometimes, you can find the answers you're seeking in the most unexpected places.
Inspirational story
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A great story of an ordinary human being
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Really make you think about life.
Jay you are such a caring person.
Excellent
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Enlightening
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A great book
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I learnt of Jay’s story from listening to Zoe Ball’s breakfast radio show on BBC Radio 2 and had been enjoying joining in with the quiz each Thursday morning. It was only when they were discussing this book that I even thought any more about the man behind the quiz. Well done Jay on all your achievements and I hope to hear of more awards coming your way in the future!
Inspiring journey of Resilience and Hope
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Not just a geberal autobiography
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Anything is possible. Congratulations Jay.
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Book. A true story about his own experiences so far in his life. So Many Thanks for sharing your story with us all.
The Quizmaster
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Complete honesty and inspiration.
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