'I was spotty, wore an anorak, had biro-engraved flared blue jeans with "purple" and "Sabbath" written on the thighs, and rode an ear-splittingly uncool moped. Oh yes, and I wanted to be a drummer?'

Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson contemplates his rollercoaster life and renaissance-man array of interests including flying planes, brewing beer, writing novels and fencing internationally. Dickinson recounts his story in an infectious and anarchic voice, achieving a bold, funny and honest life story.