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Michael McIntyre (Author)
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Book Description

Release Date: 14 Oct 2010

Discover Michael McIntyre's hilarious life-story in Life and Laughing.

Michael McIntyre is Britain's biggest comedy star. He has released two record-breaking DVDs, Live and Laughing and Hello Wembley; hosts his own BAFTA-nominated BBC1 series, Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow; and has picked up British Comedy Awards for Best Live Stand-Up and Best Male TV Comic. Last year he became the youngest ever host of the Royal Variety Performance, and now in 2011 he takes the hot seat as a judge in the hit ITV show Britain's Got Talent.

How did he get there?

Michael reveals all in his remarkably honest and hilarious autobiography. 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 McIntyre's Life and Laughing is riveting, poignant, romantic and above all very, very funny.

Michael McIntyre was born in South London in 1976 to parents from the world of showbiz. His Hungarian mother was a dancer and his Canadian father co-wrote The Kenny Everett Television Show. Now he is a stand-up comedian who in 2009 sold out a record six nights at Wembley Arena and four nights at London's O2. Michael lives in North London with his wife Kitty and their sons Lucas and Oscar. This is his first book.

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  • Hardcover: 304 pages
  • Publisher: Michael Joseph; First Edition edition (14 Oct 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0718155815
  • ISBN-13: 978-0718155810
  • Product Dimensions: 16.2 x 3 x 24 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (418 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 32,662 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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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.

About the Author

Michael McIntyre is a stand-up comedian who in 2009 sold out a record six nights at Wembley Arena and four nights at London's O2. He was born in South London in 1976. His parents were both in show business. His Hungarian mother was a dancer and his Canadian father co-wrote The Kenny Everett Television Show. He lives in North London with his wife Kitty and their sons Lucas and Oscar. This is his first book.
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90 of 92 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A Classic - good enough to be a movie 11 Feb 2011
By Steve Horsfall - Author / Writer
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.
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124 of 132 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Superb autobiography 14 Oct 2010
By Miss E. S. Bell
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!
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50 of 55 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars STANDUPS TAKE NOTE 20 Oct 2010
By G. G. Macdonald
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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Lols throughout the whole book
An amazing look into Michael's struggle to fame, so many things about him which I never knew. I don't read many books but this is one I'm glad I purchased and will remember for a... Read more
Published 1 day ago by david best
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely FABULOUS!
I finished this far too quickly but didn't want to put it down. I kept someone awake at night as I couldn't stifle my laughter. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars brilliant-must have
extremely funny, even my teenage daughter has gone out and bought a copy. a good buy for anyone who needs a laugh
Published 4 days ago by Pauline Rosamond
5.0 out of 5 stars A must read
Second time I have read this (the first fir an autobiography) and it was as funny as the first.
Laugh out loud, sweet, sad and triumphant.
Published 7 days ago by Lauren Duncan
5.0 out of 5 stars Life and laughing: my story by Michael McIntyre
Think this book is brilliant. Could just imagine Michael McIntyre sitting in my living room talking to me about his life...laughing out loud constantly. Read more
Published 8 days ago by katie morton
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Hilarious love Michael to bits best comedian around xx can't wait to read his next chapter and see him live xx
Published 12 days ago by julia k mee
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
As expected this book was wonderful. Heart rending, funny, honest and entertaining, it was hard to put down. An easy read with an uplifting story, I loved it.
Published 17 days ago by jomimi54321
5.0 out of 5 stars A great read
Loved this book. Lots of laugh out loud moments which can get very interesting in the train. Would recommend this.
Published 19 days ago by Tracy
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this book.
Brilliant read. Fascinating stuff and not what I expected. I really enjoyed this. Had plenty of laughs and couldn't put it down.
Published 20 days ago by Jules P
5.0 out of 5 stars Great entertaining read
I've been reading a lot of comedians autobiographies recently and can easily say that this was the most enjoyable and entertaining read. Read more
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