8 Out Of 10 Brits: Intriguing Statistics About The World'S 79

Description: How long does the average British male spend in the shower? What is the worst-paid job? Where are the keenest DIYers in the UK to be found? Which profession least favours the wearing of ties? Why are 63 per cent of us too embarrassed to complain about bad food in a restaurant? Covering everything from food to travel, via gardening and fashion, '8 out of 10 Brits' tells you everything you need to know, and much that you don't, about who we are, where we're going, and why - on statistical grounds - we should all consider living in Southend-on-Sea. Author Biography: Charlie Croker is an author and journalist. His previous books include The Little Book of Beckham, A Game of Three Halves and Lost in Translation. He has also written for The Times, the Independent on Sunday and the Spectator, among others.