 First edition | |
| Author | Boy George and Spencer Bright |
|---|---|
| Genre | Autobiography |
| Publisher | Sidgwick & Jackson |
Publication date | 1995 |
| Pages | 512 |
| ISBN | 978-0-0609-2761-5 |
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Take It Like a Man may refer to:
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