Chris Judd has likened writing a book to eating takeaway from a bain-marie at the local shopping centre: “It seems like a good idea at the time, but once you’ve finished with it you start to wonder if it was a good idea after all.”
The retired Carlton champion was speaking at the MCG today at the official launch of his book INSIDE: THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY.
The book offers a behind-the-scenes look at the journey through Judd’s decorated career. The dual Brownlow medallist will spend the next few weeks touring the country to promote it.
“I’ve traditionally been a very private person, so to release a book where my most personal thoughts are documented will no doubt make me feel a little bit squeamish over the next couple of weeks,” Judd said.
“But to have the ability to document all the things I’ve learnt throughout 14 years of playing AFL football, and also to remind myself there’s so many wonderful people I’ve met over that journey, was too good an opportunity to pass up.
“I’m really glad I’ve done it.”
Chris Judd signs a copy of his autobiography. (Photo: Carlton Football Club)
Judd’s friend, mentor and former coach Rob Wiley was invited to speak at the launch. Wiley said the book gives a great insight because Judd “shirks no issues”.
“Chris left no stone unturned,” Wiley said.
“He was very frank as he discussed the great characters he’s been involved with from Ben Cousins to Daniel Kerr and Brendan Fevola. It gives a great insight into what he saw, what he felt and what he believed in.
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“There’s also a great humour that Chris has been able to put through the book and I think that’s the best part of the book – it’s not just about his football achievements, it’s also about who he is.”
Judd will be available to promote INSIDE: THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY in the following locations:
VIC
Thursday 15 Oct, 12.30pm: Target, Bourke St Mall, Melbourne
Thursday 15 Oct, 5pm: Dymocks, The Glen Shopping Centre, Glen Waverley
Friday 16 Oct, 6.30pm: South Bendigo Football Club
Saturday 17 Oct, 11am: Readings, Lygon St, Carlton
Saturday 17 Oct, 2.30pm: Robinson’s Bookshop, Northland Shopping Centre, Preston
WA
Sunday 18 Oct, midday: Dymocks, Garden City Shopping Centre, Booragoon
Monday 19 Oct, midday: Forrest Place, Perth (sponsored by Boffins Bookshop, Mix 94.5 and City of Perth)
Monday 19 Oct, 4.30pm: Dymocks, Lakeside Shopping Centre, Joondalup
SA
Tuesday 20 Oct, 7pm: The Highway Inn, Plympton
Wednesday 21 Oct, 12.30pm: Dymocks, Rundle Mall, Adelaide
TAS
Thursday 22 Oct, 10.30am: Not Just Books, Burnie
Thursday 22 Oct, 2.30pm: Petrarch’s Bookshop, Launceston
ACT
Monday 26 Oct, 11.30am: Dymocks, Tuggeranong Hyperdome, Greenway
Monday 26 Oct, 2pm: Dymocks, Westfield Belconnen
Monday 26 Oct, 6.30pm: Eastlake Football Club, Griffith
NSW
Tuesday 27 Oct, 7pm: The Alexandria Hotel, Alexandria
TAS
Thursday 29 Oct, 7.30am: The Showroom, Wrest Point (sponsored by Dymocks Hobart and The Lord’s Taveners)
Thursday 29 Oct, 1.30pm: Dymocks, Centrepoint Shopping Centre, Hobart
VIC
Wednesday 25 Nov, 6pm: Geelong Library & Heritage Centre
