| Shirley Clarkson is a 73-year-old tour-de-force who continues to live life to the full. As well as creating the physical Paddington Bear from Michael Bond's stories, she also produced TV presenter Jeremy and corporate lawyer Joanna who, in turn, have provided Shirley with five grandchildren. Her family, friends, and tennis are now Shirley's greatest sources of pleasure. | ![]() |
| Books by Shirley Clarkson | |||
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Bearly Believable My Part in the Paddington Bear Story RRP: £16.99ISBN: 1905641729Category: BusinessPublished: 23 June 2008 | "A heart-warming, inspirational tale of a woman trying to run a business while having me as a son."
- Jeremy Clarkson "Originally made one Christmas as a present for Shirley's and her husband Eddie's children Jeremy and Joanna, the bear remains a classic of its kind - one which still gives me pleasure whenever I see it - and it served as a kind... Read more...» | |
