present: Pool Stage commentator for BT Sport European Rugby Champions Cup & European Rugby Challenge Cup A tale of cute dogs and beautiful Scottish Munros that -as I have just learned from this book- mean any of the 277 mountains in Scotland that are at least 3,000 feet high (approximately 914 metres). All written, described, commented and narrated by a true entertainer, Andrew Cotter in his lovely Scottish accent.

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Cotter is from Troon in Ayrshire and has a degree in French and Philosophy from the University of Glasgow. [4] He played golf for Scottish Schools and Scottish Universities. [5] [6] He now lives in Cheshire. Now Cotter shares stories of his adventures with his loveable (and occasionally exasperating) canine companions in this beautifully written, touching and laugh-out-loud funny new book. Now the antics of Scots sport broadcaster Andrew Cotter and his two pet labradors have been turned into a book.Olive, Mabel and Me is the new book from broadcaster Andrew Cotter and his now internet famous canine companions, Olive and Mabel. Despite all the pain, I, like any other dog owner, would rather know that empty feeling than to never know the love, companionship and sheer joy of a dog at all… Anyone who has had dogs in their life will grin repeatedly at Mr. Cotter's descriptions of the lovable idiosyncrasies of our canine companions. Who is the wiser species, however - human or canine - in facing each day with optimism and enthusiasm, accepting what they cannot control, making the best of things, and remaining vulnerable and open to love? Disclaimer: I love dogs. I love dog books. Cannot at present put my finger on any dog book I did not like. However, rarely have I enjoyed a dog book as much as I did this one. This can be attributed, in part, to the fact that Olive and Mabel are very much alive at the end of the book (happy spoiler alert!). But what Mr. Cotter has accomplished is to remind us, in this wildly uncertain year, what serenity can be found in steadying our focus to remain in this present day, preferably in the company of two very good dogs for guidance. present: TV tennis commentator for Wimbledon, AEGON Championships at Queen's Club and AEGON International at Eastbourne

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This was a book I savored, not wanting it to end. It felt as comforting as catching up with a friend over a cup of tea. Mr. Cotter writes as well as he does commentating, which is to say, very well indeed. Let mi signal one more potential problem the blurb does not prepare you enough for: if you are not into hiking in the mountains (I happen to be), you may feel a bit bored with numerous descriptions of Cotter’s little expeditions with and without his dogs. If you are not keen on this, be ready for skipping quite a lot of passages. And potential problem number two: if you have not got a dog, you may want to change that immediately after you finish Mabel, Olive and Me. It will alter your life irreversibly.

In Olive, Mabel & Me, Andrew tells the truth about his two canine celebrities. This is the full story of their rise to stardom, revealing more about how all three of them find peace and happiness away from the hectic world of the media, most often in the mountains. And also just how much Olive dislikes the cat next door. Harmon, Steph (10 April 2020). "Coronavirus stars: BBC sports commentator Andrew Cotter's dogs Olive and Mabel go viral". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077 . Retrieved 15 April 2020.

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It's very clear that Mr Cotter loves his dogs dearly, but he’s not totally blinded by their stunning personalities, writing:- There were more than a few laugh out loud moments and Mr Cotter’s storytelling is definitely a 10 out of 10. Having said that, the book would not have been possible without Olive and Mabel who are most definitely a 20! You get more from this book than you would first imagine. You learn all about his life as a child, and how he came to have such a strong connection with dogs. We learn a little about the history of Labradors and other famous dogs in history and, of course, we learn how Andrew and his partner Caroline came to get Olive (first) and then Mabel. During the course of the book it becomes apparent that Mr Cotter is very much a private person. He definitely comes across as honest, which is apparent from his writing. He’s definitely a thinker and has been able to stay grounded during this rush of celebrity status since posting his early videos on YouTube. Statutory registers - Births". Scotland's People. National Records of Scotland and the Court of the Lord Lyon.

Cotter owns two Labrador dogs: Olive and Mabel. Videos of Cotter commentating on his dogs went viral in 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic. [7] Career [ edit ] Radio [ edit ]