Popular local character Derry Kissack, best known as the Purple Helments' commentator, has published his autobiography.

The succinctly titled, 'Do you know Derry Kissack? No, but I know a fella who does' is packed full of anecdotes, observations and shaggy dog stories from the Manx master joiner and road racer.

The publishers say, "Born in Crosby, Derry was dragged up on Kissack's yard, up Kissack's lane and was a mucky child from the outset, never happier than playing with bricks (real ones, not lego) and a tin of grease; he was destined to become something."

The author himself explains how the book came about, "In 2002, I had a bit of a do in TT week and ended up in hospital after been taken roughly from behind by a German on the Mountain road - so I decided to jot down a few thoughts about me life whilst the grey matter could still recall a few adventures.

"I like to say that the book reveals the name of me first girl friend and sloppy stuff like that but it's very interesting really.  There's a paragraph on sprockets I have put on the Honda 90 for TT so if that's your interest, this is the book for you.  It's taken six years to write and that's not
because it's a very big book.  No, it's been written slowly for anyone who can't read very fast.

"I should also point out that none of the pictures used in the book have been airbrushed -I look like that in real life!"

Derry's autobiography is ?20 and available from The Isle of Man Post Office, Regent Street, Road and Track, IOM Farmers, The Lexicon bookshop and manxshop(at)mcb.net

Book Launch and Signing

The launch of Derry's book will take place on Saturday 12th December between 2 -3 pm at the Regent Street Post Shop in Douglas.

Derry himself will be signing copies and chatting to his public!

For further information, please contact Derry on 614236/ 472570 or email derrykissack(at)manx.net.