Article: MARCO: MAKING OF A TYRANT; Next month Marco Pierre White publishes his life story. But will it tell the truth about his many lovers, his volcanic tantrums and the feud that has even Gordon *!* Ramsay quailing?

Byline: ALISON BOSHOFF

THE scene: an idyllic summer's day behind the high russet walls of a leading prep school near Oxford.

Parents and children - some of the families are titled, the rest merely wealthy - are picnicking.

One group, however, stands out, even in this smart company which arrived in fleets of Range Rovers and Bentleys. For they are being served a five-star feast on white damask cloths with full silver service by one Mr Ishii, their loyal Japanese retainer.

Mr Ishii, whose business card reveals that he is a 'Very Special Assistant to Marco Pierre White', is handing out lobsters and champagne to the man himself, glowering ...

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