Keith Richards wins Distinguished Biography prize for his rollicking Life

The legendary rock'n'roller has been awarded the Mailer Prize for Distinguished Biography

Mr Richards accepted the award, presented by Bill Clinton, at a ceremony in New York on Tuesday night, wearing shades, a red headband and a flowing scarf printed with skulls. 'This is one for the books, if you get my drift - you hacks,' he joked.

Life has sold over a million copies.

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