'The Shark' reveals the hidden stories and winning strategies from the world of quiz shows.
'This romp through the world of TV quizzes is "F for Fourier Series" Fantastic!' ADAM SPENCER
Who wants to be a millionaire?
Brydon Coverdale did, and dedicated himself to outsmarting quizmasters on every Australian TV, radio and print trivia format he could - until he became so successful, he was hired by The Chase to stop others from winning. This is not only his charming and funny memoir of how he played the game, sometimes making a fool of himself, but also a journalistic inquiry into how the great champions developed their special tricks of the trade.
It's a how-to guide for anyone who aspires to winning a million dollars, but an insight into the psychology behind ordinary people who are prepared to gamble, under maximum pressure, in front of huge audiences, with only their brain in their armoury.
