The book details the ups and downs of Astley's life, from a childhood marked by his father's unpredictable behaviour and unusual housing arrangements to his meteoric rise to fame as a pop star in the 1980s. Astley recounts his experiences working with the production team Stock Aitken Waterman, his subsequent decision to break away from them, and the challenges of navigating fame. The excerpt also covers Astley's personal life, including his relationship with his former girlfriend Debbie and his eventual marriage to Lene. The passage touches on Astley's struggles with his father's unpredictable nature and Astley's own anxieties, which are reflected in his music and career choices.