Chris Kamara Opens Up On His ‘Apraxia’ In New Tell-All Memoir | Good Morning Britain
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- Опубліковано 6 жов 2024
- Chris Kamara, joins us for his first interview to speak about Kammy: My Unbelievable Life - his brand new memoir, which sees him share all on the 'unbelievable' stories spanning his 20 year career on the pitch across nine different clubs as well as his life off it, as a broadcasting national treasure! The book also sees Kammy delve into life before/after he was diagnosed with 'Apraxia of Speech', and in which he admits it led him to contemplating suicide - "I could only see myself as a burden. A shell of the man I used to be that they would be left to look after. I could never reconcile that image in my head. It was unthinkable. And it's at that point I'd think, 'They'd be better off without me'." The memoir also sees Kammy share hilarious anecdotes about meeting Princess Anne, how much he still misses his best mate Gary Speed, receiving his MBE at Windsor Castle in March, meeting Prince William (a fan!) as well as his gratitude, and love, for one his closest friends, ‘Shep’ (Ben).
Broadcast on 09/11/2023
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I'd rather hear Chris talking with Apraxia on TV than not hear him on TV at all. He's a superb man.
Couldn’t agree more
Top comment. I agree wholeheartedly. ❤
Who doesn't love Kammy? He's such a great all round entertainer and so, so funny. Best of luck to him.
Such a legend. I agree with the presenter saying that any brain injury effects the way people perceive you. I have multiple MS lesions in my brain and I couldn't agree with her more.
What an unbelievable Jeff of a man!! He’s an inspiration to people all over the world and he has my love and respect!! My heart goes out to you Kammy and keep on smiling 🫡 ❤
Dam right we all love you Kammy
Jeez, How is he an inspiration to people all over the world ?, i,m desperate to know.
@@francishughes542 he has done a lot for charity how dare you disparage him!!
@@grantridley3166 Easily triggered, ha, no effort at all ! ! !
@@francishughes542 you need too grow up
Kammy, you're an absolute legend.
Stay strong and keep fighting 💪
We love you no matter what 😊👍
Breaks my heart true legend from the pitch to the broadcasting and punditry! Brave man to be an inspiration for speech independents god bless kammy
I absolutely love Kammy. He’s actually the sweetest presenter out there.
His speech is sounding so much better! So important to bring these conditions to light and ‘normalise’ them! Well done Kammy!
From having a speech impediment since I started talking, this hits hard. It's great Kam is putting this in the public light, he's strong. It defines absolutely no body. Don't judge any body with a speech problem ❤
Don’t know Chris personally but to me he’s always seemed to be one of life’s good guys and such a likeable fella. From a tough tackling midfielder to a brilliant tv pundit and entertainer who’s always game for a laugh. I wish him all the best…. 🙏
Kammy defines himself. He's a wonderful person, kind, honest, loyal and loving. He's one of our own! UTB!
GET WELL SOON CHRIS!
This is enough to bring anyone to tears, this has made a 6 ft 5 18 stone guy sit here with tears in his eyes
What an amazing man you are Kammy! You were the entertainer when I watched football growing up and you’re still an entertainer and an amazing man now! Keep going strong x
Why should empathy be inversely proportional to height and weight?
I met him in Mexico because my son was having therapy there also. What a great man
Tell you what Chris means to normal folk, if we are talking footie in the smoke shelter at work, containing a very diverse amount of people, soon as Kammy's name is mentioned, a smile comes to everyones face and all struggle to be heard over each other about how much they love him, Sir you are a national treasure.
This is genuinely heart breaking. I sincerely wish this man the very best. A truly lovely man.
This interview had me in tears 😢 such a great person! We love you Kammy ❤️
Same here 😢
Right there with you.
It's when Ben got up to hug him that my tears really spilled over. 🥺🥺🫶🏾🫶🏾
And Kammy mentioning the Thyroid specialist, has prompted me to email him, in regards to a Thyroid illness I'm currently enduring.
Never a burden Kammy only a true gift to us all. Stay strong you are unbelievable.
The most lovable character out there and must be protected at all costs 💙
Had me in tears kammy. What an absolute gem of a human being you are. Complete LEGEND. Keep doing what you’re doing mate. You have the complete support of the British public as we all love you ❤️❤️
I have a speech impairment, I speak and cannot control the speed of my words and mumble a lot of the words . I used to be so embarrassed in school and had to have speech therapy but failed . I learned myself to stay calm when I speak and some words I have to not use and reword myself
Such a great bloke. All the best Chris 🙏🏽
I’ve always found Chris Kamara inspiring. Even though I’m a big football fan it wasn’t his football it’s his personality. I loved watching and listening to him when he was commentating or being interviewed. He’s just as inspiring now. Just so open and honest, not afraid to laugh at himself and such an addictive laugh and not afraid to show other emotions either. He’s a great example for men.
I never leave comments on here
Kammy has entertained millions on a Saturday afternoon for years and we all love him for it .Respect ❤
Jeez, Well that,s a lie, you just left a comment!.
I’ve lived with a speech impediment all my life. I’d love to speak properly. I get it. It must be harder to have it taken away though. I’ve known no different; whereas Chris has just started this difficult journey. It’s nice he’s turning his condition into a positive. Great guy.
Right in the deepest part of the feels 🥺🥺🥺 may every human deity bless you Kammy, you’re a warrior and an inspiration. ❤️
Chris is not just a household name, he is a legend.
Unbelievable Jeff!
Absolute hero of a man. Don't ever feel ashamed lad. U ain't no burden ❤❤
Jeez, What do you mean hero ?, was he a hero before he got speech apraxia, or did he become a hero after he got it?.
@@francishughes542 hero way before he got it through his football career and then as a pundit!
Watched this live,chris you are a true gent and you have done amazing work
Well Done, Sir! My young son has this Apraxia of speech, thank you for highlying this important issue.
Met Chris Kamara today at his book signing. Such a sweet guy. So friendly. Hope you get to meet him also.
One of lifes good guys. What a man.
Seems like a really genuine and good human being. My thoughts go out to him
Kammy is the most entertaining, charismatic football presenters I've ever seen. Literally my childhood all i can hear is his voice going mental when someone scores or levels
God that was/is heartbreaking, a great man, always, keep fighting the good fight brother 🙏🏿
God love this man. He has made me smile so many times....I dont need to hear him speak...just seeing him brings back the memories and smiles. A proper Top Man.
Top bloke Kammy,wishing you well and all the best,LEGEND OF THE GAME.💪💪💪👏👏👏👏👍
Kammy legend. Inspirational ❤
Kammy could NEVER be burden. More like an INSPIRATION in EVERYTHING he does!
You're amazing. Love you, Kam. Thank you for speaking out on speech problems.
Kammy , you’ve given us so much entertainment throughout your life with your sense of humour and not forgetting your footballing days.
I’m going to buy your book .... superb guy !
Just a top bloke, love yer Kammy! Even after you made me cry! 😁👍👊
God bless you kammy. We all love you and support you every step of the way ❤❤❤
Regardless of his condition, this man is a legend. I loved him before I even got in to football. Truly and unbelievable man
Absolute legend! Inspiration! But above all what a top bloke
You'll not find one person who has something bad to say about this man ❤❤ legend
Absolutely beautiful friendship, love Chris, he's stolen the nations hearts undoubtedly, what an inspiration ❤ x
What a wonderful human being. Had the pleasure of bumping into him in London one night and he was brilliant. So pleased to hear treatment is helping and what a friendship he has with Ben
oh my god this guy is a legend! when he was doing the Sunday football with sky in the morning the energy and fun they had and football insight was so entertaining! good on him for coming on to discuss even though its hard for him.
It’s uncomfortable seeing Kammy being upset when I’ve grown up to him always being so lively and bubbly on Soccer Saturday😢
One thing I will say is that it seems like his speech has actually improved since I last saw him in one of these interviews. Whatever he’s doing rn is certainly helping, and long may that continue
Kammy is a national treasure! I cannot imagine Tv without him! This interview was amazing!
He is a national treasure whatever happens to his voice in the future we will remember the funny moments and his love and passion for football entertainment and bringing happiness to us all
Not being a football fan I wasn’t really aware of this guy but what a star and absolute gentleman, clearly a naturally funny guy too.
Thank you for sharing your story. You are Legend! ❤
What a man. He’s such a good guy. Heart of gold
Such a good man. I wish him all the best. YNWA.
Been a fan of this wonderful human being for ages. A breathe of fresh air in the football industry. There's a lot of love out here for you mate,keep strong buddy. 💪
Take my hat off to the man for doing this. Coming out talking about it, thinking about helping everyone else before himself. What a legend❤️
What an amazing guy ❤ we need more people like Chris in the world. Wonderful human being and making such a positive difference. ✨️
Kammy you are a legend , thank you so much for your honesty and coming forward to speak so beautifully with this . I've suffered with a stammer all my life and its always affected me , listening to your amazing words kammy you really are a special person and will always be the reason "unbelieveable" is said so much ... mulhern tries to copy it but you will always be mr "unbelievable" love you kammy. GOD bless you and thank you for being you . The appreciation for you will never end .
Love this guy ❤ will always be a Sky Legend
Nothing to be ashamed of top bloke is kammy ❤️
Kammy is so lucky to have a quality friend in Ben helping him all the way, best pundit there will ever be kammy, ur an inspiration to us all
Loved watching him play at The County Ground, unbelievable Jeff 😍
What an absolute inspiration to everyone, a legend of British Sporting Commentating and heartbreaking to hear his story ❤❤
A down to earth, pure diamond and a legend of a man, with a heart of gold.
Everybody loves Kammy and that will never change! People can just see he's a genuine good guy. All the best to him
Kammy is a true legend
Such a lovely man. Kammy we all love u. I would prefer to hear Kammy talking about football, than some of these now-a-days. Best of luck going forward Kammy, u legend
When I need the feels I watch this ... Love Kammy x
Such a lovely man all the best Chris what your doing is great for people with speech problems
Loved watching you play for Swindon Kammy and your inspirational stand for people suffering with speech challenges💙
tears in my eyes. Love Kammy. didn't realise he was going through this, but stay strong and look out for your health. We're all with you
Kammy, you’re an absolute legend with a heart of gold. We love you, and can’t wait to hear you calling the games again!
Top bloke, incredibly brave too - courage friend ❤
Kammy the best ,does he remember , Webby in Tenerife, I interviewed him twice on the radio over here.many years ago , in Los Gigantes...I picked him, food on the way took him back 2 his wife Anne .An awesome day he's a legend...Webby bommmmmmm
God bless you Kammy! Always made me smile! The way he is ,such a lovely person and a great entertainer!
Inspirational human being
Absolute LEGEND 👌
Ben saying it was embarrassing when crying at the end. Absolutely not my guy, men have tried to stay strong and no cry for too long, there is no shame especially when it's about such a good guy and one of your best friends talking about his condition, time to break down the stigma, takes a strong man to she his emotions, credit to you both especially Kammy with his condition and overcoming some mental demons by sounds of it also 👍💪👏
Forget about his accolades and clear gift for broadcasting and entertaining, Kammy just seems like a lovely, down to earth, big hearted gentleman. That’s all that really matters. Glad he’s doing better 🎉
Chris Kamara you are inspirational to all of us.Take one day at a time.Keep strong.
Kammy is the greatest. You can only have great love and respect of this man
Lovely to see you a amazing man stay strong Kammy youare so loved 😍🥰😘❤
I'm so pleased to see Kammy being so positive after how he was when he first went public with what had happened with the Apraxia. He'll never be classed as one of the world's best players but he's definitely classed as one of the world's best people imo. With his passion, he's someone you'd want to have campaigning for you. Wishing him all the best with it ❤️
Keep going Kammy 👏👏👏👏👏
Chris is an absolute legend he has no need to apologise for his issues I also have speech issues since my brain surgery
This guy will forever be a sky sports legend and we will never see or have another guy like Chris on sky sports again ❤
Love Kammy he's brilliant....Hope things work out for
him
Never ever be ashamed Kammy, you are a diamond of a man, we love you x
Jeez, Diamond of a man or not, i,m sure that he does NOT want strangers like you feeling sorry for him.
We still love you Kammy
Heartbreaking, he is just a wonderful man, ❤
What a True Legend 💙
Jeez, Whats the difference between a Legend, & a true Legend ?, please explain?.
Same as a muppet and a true muppet 😉
Absolute legend. Such a top bloke
What a bloke. And nicely handled by the GMB team. Gotta love Kammy.
Found this a hard watch. Gutted seeing Kamara upset. Still sounds great to me, would put him ahead of all current pundits right now. Not seen this side of Ben either... seems a proper thoughtful guy.
Life is a gift..but it can truly kick you without a moments notice.
We love you brother. A British legend
Kammy is a national treasure, I’d love him to know that the British public love him regardless! ❤
Bless him! - such a good bloke! We all love him!
We love you Kammy keep going mate you are brilliant 👍👍❤️❤️
God bless you Kammy we love you ❤❤❤
I've been struggling with my speech for four years now, different diagnosis but same problem. I can really relate to what he's been going through, it's been so hard. I've already read his book, a great read.
What a legend ❤