I’ve always felt close to Jordan (Katie Price) and I suppose it all started when I lay beside her back in 2004. That’s not quite how it sounds and I should explain before I go any further. My ex girlfriend texted me to let me know my book (Just a Boy) was finally on the shelves and she had discovered it on the shelves laid beside Jordon’s latest book.

A few months later someone wrote to me to let me know that Jordan had been interviewed by OK magazine whilst on holiday and when asked what she was reading on holiday she replied that it was a book about the Yorkshire Ripper. My book wasn’t actually mentioned but as both our books were in the top 10 (me above her) at the time I felt as though she was probably checking the charts like most authors do and was interested in my book. Or maybe not, but I like to think so.

It wasn’t until a few days ago that my virtual relationship with Jordan was reignited. Last week, whilst at the National Indoor Arena giving a talk, I decided to attempt what Jordan did last year in my home town of Leeds. I wanted to beat the world record for signing the most books in an 8 hour period . For reasons that have never been explained Jordan failed in her attempt.

I was speaking at the Kleeneze Showcase event and as they had purchased 2500 copies of my new book ‘iCan’ I decided I would attempt to sign them all and beat the record. I don’t think I  appreciated how difficult the task was going to be but after 3 hours of constant signing and with no sign of much progress I began getting worried. I decided to speed things up but I have to say it really tested me. I actually began forgetting what my name was. Anyhow I persevered and just after 7pm I finally got to book 2012 and decided that during this Olympic Year it was probably a good place to collapse.

I got through 6 pen refills and surprisingly my hand felt fine. It was a fantastic achievement and I really felt as though I had completed a minor marathon. Regretfully I have to announce that due to the books not being sold at full price the attempt would not be recognised by Guinness. I didn’t care. I had still signed more books than the world record holder so personally I feel like a record holder. In fact I have inspired myself to set a world record during 2012. Watch this space for that.

How about you? How could you push yourself a little more? Could we squeeze some more from you? I believe we all have the potential to do more. Just for the hell of it, tomorrow do something that you hadn’t intended.

 

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