In a solo career spanning four decades, Elvis Costello has made himself a huge reputation through his catchy tunes, poetic lyrics and more than a few instances of bad behaviour. Now, having turned sixty, and one of music's elder statesmen, he is telling his story. From listening to his father singing The Beatles in their front room, to collaborating with hip-hop groups, Costello's memoir - which he has written himself, and will promote assiduously - is a one-man history of British music. A warm, deep and genuine insight into life, it is rich with anecdotes about family, musicians, and the creation of his famous songs.