Ready for Absolutely Nothing is a 2022 memoir by Susannah Constantine. [1] It details Constantine's rise to fame as an "It girl" in the 1980s and her subsequent career as a television fashion commentator alongside Trinny Woodall on the show What Not to Wear . [2] The book includes accounts of her interactions with Princess Diana, David Linley, and relationship with Imran Khan. [2] [3]
Constantine describes her upbringing in an environment that did not encourage personal ambition or the expression of her opinions, leading to challenges in her early adulthood. [2] She recounts her social life, including hosting dinner parties and her relationships with prominent individuals. [2] The memoir also addresses her struggles with alcoholism, including a pivotal incident in Cornwall that led her to seek help through Alcoholics Anonymous. [2]
Constantine also provides insights into British high society and her personal experiences within it. [2] The memoir concludes with reflections on her life at age 60, highlighting her achievements in marriage, motherhood, and sobriety. [2]
The memoir has been reviewed by The Times , [2] The Guardian , [3] and Daily Telegraph . [4]