Urban Outlaw: Dirt Don't Slow You Down
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.11 (687 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0593077849 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 272 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-05-25 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Inspirational, don't matter where your from. Great read, I thoroughly enjoyed this start to finish. Magnus shows you how "following your gut" can take you anywhere.
Along the way we’ll witness his potent combination of inspiration and graft, discover his motivations and his ambitions, and come to understand his philosophy and the keys to his success. Raised in the grim, urban decay of Thatcher’s Britain, Magnus Walker left school with just two O levels and drifted for several years before buying a one-way ticket to America. Serial entrepreneur, fashion designer, TV presenter, motivational speaker, and one of the world’s most prolific Porsche collectors, the dreadlocked, tattooed hoarder of individual creativity is a very modern incarnation of idiosyncratic success. Now, 30 years and three successful businesses later, by following his instincts, rejecting convention, and pursuing his passions, Magnus has succeeded against all the odds. Here, for the first time, is the full story of his journey from a Northern steel town to the bright lights of Hollywood, from a boy with little hope to an anti-establishment hero. Magnus Walker is one of life’s originals. Inspiring and exhilarating, Urban Outlaw is a compelling tale of succeeding through pure instinct and determinatio
"An underground hero" * Top Gear * "Magnus is a fascinating guy a modern renaissance man." * Jay Leno * "Magnus has captured the imagination of hundreds of thousands of motoring enthusiasts with his unrelenting passion" * Total 911 * "One of the most recognisable characters in the automotive world" * Need For Speed * "If Walker's personalised Porsches are prized for their individuality, so too is their creator." * The Independent *
and expanding into the film location business. Magnus Walker established Serious Clothing, outfitters to Madonna, Alice Cooper, Motley Crue, and a host of rock stars, before developing properties in downtown L.A. Today he is one of the world’s most prominent collectors and modifiers of Porsche 9