For the first time, comedian Jack Dee reveals the highs and lows of his early life and disastrous day jobs.
You don't just wake up jaundiced and bitter; it's taken Jack years of dedication and commitment to brew his unique cocktail of disillusionment and bile. What turned this once optimistic young man into a grumpy middle-aged git? Was it working in an artificial-leg factory? Or delivering incontinence pads for the NHS? Or was it the time when he was shunned by his peers for daring to thrash a one-armed man at tennis?
In this hilariously frank account of his life, Jack finally answers the question, 'So how did you get started in comedy then?' Along the way, he shares his blatantly unreasonable views on everything from personal trainers to boutique hotels, from the overrated moon landing to 'people who hold their cutlery the wrong way'.
Once you've listened to this book, you'll never think of Jack Dee as a smiling, happy-go-lucky, friendly face again.
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"An amazing book. I am a huge fan of Jack Dee so knew I would love it anyway. It is not like most autobiographies as it only discusses life before fame and how he got in comedy. It is the only book that has made me laugh out loud, would recommend to everyone! " — Tara (5 out of 5 stars)
"An amazing book. I am a huge fan of Jack Dee so knew I would love it anyway. It is not like most autobiographies as it only discusses life before fame and how he got in comedy. It is the only book that has made me laugh out loud, would recommend to everyone! "
" I wasn't impressed with this book, it is really only the last couple of chapters when he starts talking about his stand up career. I was hoping for more about that less about before. Not as funny as I hoped either. "
" Always liked him as a comic. I like him more after reading this. "
" Jack Dee, a life to date. Fine, and funny, but not exactly essential reading. "
" Chuckleworthy. If you like "Lead Balloon" you'll like this. "
" very funny, as expected, with what seemed like some genuinely honest and revealing stories. "
" Jack Dee's humour is evident throughout. This is an entertaining read as we find out what led him into a career in comedy. "
" This follows Jack Dee's path into comedy. It doesn't follow that much of his comedy work- so maybe there is a volume 2 on the way. Another biography picked up in the Pound shop. I found it quite an interesting read. "
" Very honest autobiography, easy to read and very entertaining "
" It isn't really insightful, it's just a list of complaints that don't really make a difference. I know that his stand up style is grumpy, but I was hoping for more from his book. "
" Lent to me but within the first couple of dozen pages hilarious. "
" mildly amusing but more raise a smile than laugh out loud. "
" Though it was pretty entertaining I was disappointed as it felt like I was reading exactly what he would stay on stage, a script of a tour. Put it down after 3 chapters. "
" Hilarious, kept me entertained. Would recommend to everyone. "
" Surprisingly boring. A few good bits, bit overly I thought the book would be better written and a lot funnier than that. I'm glad I didn't buy it now! "
" I enjoyed this, a light, easy read. A few laugh out loud moments and lots of funny anecdotes from his childhood. "
" An amazing book. I am a huge fan of Jack Dee so knew I would love it anyway. It is not like most autobiographies as it only discusses life before fame and how he got in comedy. It is the only book that has made me laugh out loud, would recommend to everyone! "
" lots of short jokes, anecdotes and comments on various things we see daily but never notice. "
" Great read - very funny. "
" I really wasn't impressed with this book, I didn't find it entertaining enough it just didn't hold my attention. "
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