This autobiography investigates the trajectory of Lew Grade’s career as he transitioned from a professional dancer to a titan of the international entertainment industry. Grade, a prominent theatrical, television, and film producer, utilizes his personal history to document the evolution of twentieth-century media production. The narrative provides a firsthand account of the business maneuvers and creative risks that defined his rise to knighthood and peerage within the British entertainment landscape.

The text serves as a primary source for understanding the mid-century British media landscape through the lens of one of its most influential figures. Its focus on the logistical and professional challenges of the era provides a clear, chronological record of the author's career development.