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The Quizmaster

From Life on the Streets to a Global Quizzing Sensation

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The Quizmaster

By: 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.

©2024 Jay Flynn (P)2024 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
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Inspirational story

The story was told brilliantly - honest, modest, reflective and captivating! What an inspirational person who we could all learn so much from.

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A great story of an ordinary human being

Jay Flynn’s story is both heartbreaking and heartwarming. Very engaging and well structured. One of the best autobiographies I have recently come across.

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Excellent

what an amazing story.
Really make you think about life.
Jay you are such a caring person.

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Enlightening

Love the book a real insight in to being homeless and the many reasons why.

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Inspiring journey of Resilience and Hope

I loved this book. It evoked the full range of emotions, making me laugh at times and cry at others. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to Jay’s journey and am so thankful he was able to keep moving forward to become the man he is today. The narrative is awesome, yet harrowing at times. It’s difficult to imagine how he persevered during those challenging months, but it’s an amazing story that offers hope for the future.
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!

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A great book

we have done Jays pub quiz since the start. Was a fun thing to do in lockdown. 4 years on our son is at University and we meet up online on a Thursday night still. Great to hear the back story which if very inspiring. Thanks Jay x

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Anything is possible. Congratulations Jay.

An inspiring true story of not giving up. You deserve everything that has come your way. Good luck for the future.

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The Quizmaster

Jay was excellent at talking his way through his own
Book. A true story about his own experiences so far in his life. So Many Thanks for sharing your story with us all.

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Not just a geberal autobiography

Fantastic, beautifully told story about what made Jay the quizmaster he is! If you have ever done one of his quizzes then listen to this book. If you have not, I recommend listening to this book and then joining next Thursday at 8.15 on YouTube! Thank you, Jay, for sharing!

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Jay's honesty and compassion I have listened to him on Zoe Balls breakfast show from day one..xx

I loved it all even the bits that made me cry ..He has given hope to some many people. a wonderful human being x

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