When Brian Johnston was recognised by a member of the public as 'someone who was', it nearly ruined his day, but on reflection he realised that though he was then very active, in two or three years she would almost certainly be right, and that it would be a splendid title for a book looking back on his life Published to celebrate his eightieth birthday, this book of reminiscences - an A-Z format inspired by Flanagan and Allen's famous 'A for horses' - ranges from prep school, the author's early working life in the family coffee business in Brazil, his war experiences in the Grenadier Guards, being hypnotised and singing with Bud Flanagan for 'In town tonight', to his long love affair with cricket, including his many years with 'Test Match Special'