Banana Skins : The Secrets of the Slip-Ups and Screw-Ups That Brought the Famous Down to Earth

History is filled with stories of the famous crashing to earth, whether through an ill-judged statement, an overwhelming arrogance, a lust for power or money, or simply a stroke of bad luck. This illustrated book charts the hidden secrets behind many of the biggest banana peels of all time. It is a riveting collection of stories from 200 figures who fell from grace—some for ever, some for a while, some that evoke sympathy, and a great many do not.