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Sienna Miller identifies herself in new book about London life

Saucy tales about Soho lift the lid on infamous London district

Sienna Miller is one of the famous faces who drink at the famous Groucho Club

Sienna Miller is said to have spotted herself as one of the characters in a new book written by one of Soho's most famous faces.

Bernie Katz has managed London's famous Groucho Club for 15 years and now he's turned his experiences into a book of short stories based on the many famous faces and characters he's met.

Sienna, 26, has seen an advance copy and thinks she's recognised herself in one of the tales. And she may not be the only famous face to find her antics immortalised in print.

'Egos are so big in Soho, they will think it's them,' Bernie says.

Artists including Damien Hurst and Tracey Emin have illustrated the book, and an exhibition of the artwork will run from 26 November to 2 December at the Lazarides Gallery.

The collection will be auctioned at an event on 27 November hosted by Stephen Fry – and Sienna is said to be keen to bid for it. A proportion of the money raised will go to StreetSmart charity for the homeless.
 
Soho Society is published by Quartet Books on 27 November, priced £20.

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