Bono at Dublin book launch

[biff]

Not sure if this has been posted. Bono attended a book launch in Dublin last night. The author was an old school mate from Mount Temple:

From The Herald -

U2 frontman Bono added some A-list sizzle to Amanda Brunker's book launch in Renards last night.

He proved that he still hasn't forgotten his northside roots after forsaking a rehearsal session with his world-famous bandmates to attend the launch of Champagne Kisses.

Given that he attended the same school as Amanda, in the shape of Mount Temple Comprehensive in Clontarf, he seemed to have no problem helping the mum of two publicise her first foray into the literary world.

INCREDIBLE

The pint-sized star said it was great to be out on the tiles, meeting up with his old pals.

"I am reading the book at the moment and it looks like it's going to be incredible," Bono said.

Given his hectic schedule, it was little wonder he only stayed a few minutes to press the flesh before heading back to his recording studio to continue working on the band's new album.

Amanda, who had changed the date of the launch to accommodate the rock star, brought Bono upstairs to give him a personal reading from her new tome.

Looking relieved that he managed to pop in at all, she laughed: "Bono joked how I was reading him a bedtime story."

Also at Renards were TV3 beauty Laura Ryan and her good pal Colette Fitzpatrick.

The two presenters were out on the tiles to celebrate Colette's birthday. First stop for the pair was the Marks & Spencer party on Grafton Street for the opening night of the store's new roof-top restaurant, before hitting Renards.

 

[EdgeIsTooSexy]

he looks so adorable there!

 

[Galeongirl]

pint-sized... the Irish sure have their way with words!

Thanks for the info Biff

 

[WildHoney]

He looks like he got some sleep

 

[biff]

LOL! Here's a description of the book. Bono's no doubt reading it to find references to himself.

Book Description
A raunchy page-turner set amongst the Dublin jetset.

Synopsis
Like any great diva, Eva Valentine is a flawed character. Spoilt, stubborn and sassy, she exudes lioness confidence when in the company of her fellow bitches Madie and Parker, and hungers for sex like others desire chocolate. Eva is a woman who would kiss your girlfriend as quick as she'd steal your husband, but underneath this hard-nosed facade she's just a regular girl who craves normality, and a love that she can call her own. After CCTV images of a clumsy clinch with her very married boss make headlines in the Sunday papers, her whole world begins to crumble. Eva must come to terms with the harsh consequences of her reckless actions, but don't think for a second that this would ever stop her fun. In Europe's most expensive capital, beautiful people can always find rich friends to fly them to fabulous parties in London or glamorous holidays in Marbella. Journey if you dare on a voyage of discovery, you'll experience a roller coaster of emotions, some good sex, some bad sex, and not forgetting some phone sex!

Beach read, anyone?

 

[u2jesusgirl]

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MORE PIX!!! Can someone get them....I did some screen shtos, but need to crop them yet. I couldn't fit the whole pic either. Maybe someone else has access to them.

 

[Marien]

I was about to post these when I saw this thread. Sorry they're watermarked, but I think they're worth while we find them without marks, Bono looks fantastic! and his hair....

 

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[u2jesusgirl]

Oops, someone got them now!!!

 

[abelives]

Is it wrong that I hear the opening strains of "Staying Alive" when I see this pic??

 

[hcbiggs2002]

Yay, new pics, new pics! Bono just looks so cute!! What I wouldn't give to read Bono a bedtime story!!!

 

[abelives]

Here's the rest of them in huge-o format

 

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[Marien]

Oh, I think we're posting the same pics, well I can see them more than once!

 

[abelives]

Oh, I think we're posting the same pics, well I can see them more than once!

Ooh, that first one is new with the full-body aspect!

 

[lauramullen]

Yay. New Bono pics. He looks great.

 

[Rosebud]

I LOVE the very first one. Thanks so much, Bono looks amazing!

 

[Marien]

The pint sized star?????
I can understand Americans saying that, but Irish!!! Bono is just average high there, taller than many.
Anyway I LOVE him with these glasses......and without them

 

[youvedonewhat]

...To have Bono at my book launch... two dreams for the price of one...

Oh well, I can dream.

 

[u2jesusgirl]

Thanks so much Abelives for getting the large shots!

 

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[JCOSTER]

Bono looks totally amazing!!!!

And Brian...

Its also nice to see Bono with a blonde for a change!

 

[Bono's Doll]

^ yes--I'm little & blonde-would love to be clinging to B.

 

[forbonou2]

Oh Yes, Bono looks yummy here!!LOL@ 'STaying alive"!

 

[abelives]

You know HUNDREDS of people are going to read this book JUST because Bono is holding it. . .

 

[Jeannieco]

Thanks for the new pics!
Bono looks amazing.

 

[u2jesusgirl]

Its also nice to see Bono with a blonde for a change!

Right on!!

 

[Freefall]

He's actually getting the book for Ali, who is planning to share it with Jordan...ahem! (Just trying to find a justifiable reason for Bono, who reads classic poetry and other more intellectual reads for buying a book like that...ahem...)