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Written by Michael himself, 'Life and Laughing' is packed with gags and tells of his quite extraordinary upbringing and rise fromdebt-ridden obscurity to superstardom.
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Michael McIntyre has become Britain’s biggest comedy star. His debut stand-up DVD was the fastest selling of all time, only to be eclipsed by his second that sold over 1.4 million copies and was the 2009 Christmas number one. He hosts his own BAFTA nominated BBC1 series, Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, and won the British Comedy Award for Best Live Stand-up in 2009 following his record breaking fifty-four date Arena tour.
But how did he get there?
Michael reveals all in his remarkably honest and hilarious autobiography Life and Laughing. His showbiz roots, his appalling attempts to attract the opposite sex, his fish-out-of-water move from public to state school and his astonishing journey from selling just one ticket at the Edinburgh Festival to selling half a million tickets on his last tour. Michael’s story is riveting, poignant, romantic and above all very, very funny.
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74 of 76 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I have read quite a few (favourite) stand-up biographies but I have to say that this is the best one I have read to date. I actually saw Michael Macintyre live at a small venue before he became famous and it has been great to see such a naturally funny guy prosper ever since. `Life and Laughing' has everything; it is very funny and so well written that you actually get pulled in to the life story rather than just chuckle at interesting anecdotes. The book maps Macintyre's early life with his talented gag-writing father (for Kenny Everett no less) and glamorous mother through the trials and tribulations of a marriage break-up and time split between 2 families with his sister. The awkwardness of adolescence coming from a single sex school is written with just the right level of wit and pathos; ditto MM's pursuit of his future wife, Kitty. MM's Hungarian grandmother is such a strong and amusing character throughout, and you really feel for how MM's relationship with her ends on such a sad note. Finally there is the struggle to make it as a comedian, and believe me MM has to work for his success, putting all else on the line. This is no overnight success story, and that is perhaps why I have even more respect for Michael Macintyre now having read his excellent life story (to date) . Would make a really good film.
122 of 130 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I really enjoyed this autobiography. It was nice to find out about the 'real' Michael McIntyre behind the stage version. Who knew such a seemingly confident man struggled just as much as the rest of us. To go from drowning in debt to where he is now is truly an astonishing story. After reading this book it makes me like him even more. The book is funny with McIntyre experiencing hilarious romantic problems but also at times poignant and at one point I had tears in my eyes! Even though I knew that McIntyre was going to succeed there is a point in the book that I was so caught up in it (when he's crying at the Edinburgh Gala with his wife) that I had to remind myself that I already knew that everything would turn out alright in the end! I would definately recommend this book and I hope it does very well- McIntyre deserves all the success he gets!
47 of 52 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
McIntyre is generally regarded by many newbie Standups as a bit of a commercial Clown. However Newbies take note,this autobiography is a Gift of knowledge from a man who had the discipline to stay the course when I am quite sure many of todays
instant fame bunnies would have fallen at the wayside.In this book he leaves a breadcrumb trail to any aspiring comic of just how much graft and personal loss it takes just to get noticed and in turn delievers alongside the likes of Logan Murray,one of the best books on Standup that is out there. As to the audio book, McIntyre could have just taken the money and delievered a monatone read instead with brillant gusto he delievers a hilarious voiceover, peppered with adlibs. To the point you actually at times feel your having a one to one with a very funny and charming friend.....I raise my glass to you Sir.
instant fame bunnies would have fallen at the wayside.In this book he leaves a breadcrumb trail to any aspiring comic of just how much graft and personal loss it takes just to get noticed and in turn delievers alongside the likes of Logan Murray,one of the best books on Standup that is out there. As to the audio book, McIntyre could have just taken the money and delievered a monatone read instead with brillant gusto he delievers a hilarious voiceover, peppered with adlibs. To the point you actually at times feel your having a one to one with a very funny and charming friend.....I raise my glass to you Sir.
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hilarious book
This book is interesting and well worth a read, not normally into biographys but this was great.
Parts of this book made me laugh out loud, which is not good when reading at... Read more
Parts of this book made me laugh out loud, which is not good when reading at... Read more
Published 6 days ago by looby reader
Brilliant!
This book is honestly fantastic, it takes you from laughing out loud to near tears in seconds. Honestly I would recommend this book to anyone!
Published 12 days ago by JFC
A good read
An enjoyable story in typical McIntyre style. Managed to convey the serious bits in a lighthearted but sincere manner. A full and interesting life - so far.
Published 21 days ago by map
Best of the best.
I read books of all genres so I'm not going to claim that this is the best written piece of literature there is, but I'm struggling to think of one I have enjoyed as much. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Ralph Hardwick
BRILLIANT FROM START TO END
I simply could not put this book down and as you are reading the reviews then I urge you to buy it. I have laughed out loud and been very touched and saddened by events in Michaels... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Gillian E Knox
Had me crying with laughter!
This is one of the funniest books I have ever read. I cannot recommend it enough.
Thoroughly enjoyed reading it. Read more
Thoroughly enjoyed reading it. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Paula
michael mcinttyre ...(at his best!!)
This is a MUST read!! If you have seen Michael on dvd this will be the icing on the cake..so so funny. i have even bought it for my friends when they were little bit fed up.. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Emma
hilarious
just take care whilst reading this in public unless you don't mind people staring at you laughing out loud. i now feel depressed i've finished it.
Published 1 month ago by janmbull@hotmail.com
bland and disinteresting
I bought this book for the heavy positive reviews written here on Amazon, however, whilst this book was occasionally entertaining in areas, for the most part i found it to be both... Read more
Published 1 month ago by jim_tott
Nice guy, nice story
I really like MM and his sense of humour. I thoroughly enjoyed reading his book as its written in the same style he uses in his performances and i've giggled through it. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Lola Kane
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