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James Corden
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5 July 2012 0099560232 978-0099560234

So... the story of my life.

I've often thought about this moment, about what it would be like to write my memoirs. I always thought it would make me feel important. It doesn't. If anything it makes me feel a little strange.

The truth is, I should never have been this famous guy. I wasn't the cool, clever, good-looking boy at school. But I always dreamt of it, hoped for it, longed for it: throughout school when I was disruptive, in my teens when I tried to form my own boy band and through hundreds of auditions for parts which were met with constant rejection. Until finally I co-wrote Gavin and Stacey. And my whole life changed.

This is that story. The story of how I found myself here, talking to you.


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  • Paperback: 352 pages
  • Publisher: Arrow (5 July 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0099560232
  • ISBN-13: 978-0099560234
  • Product Dimensions: 12.9 x 2.3 x 19.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (141 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 74,749 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Several rungs above most showbiz autobiographies... [I] have been won over by his candour and charm (Daily Mail )

Shocking and hilarious (The Sun )

A propulsive read (The Times )

Chatty, funny, hugely engaging ... an endearingly honest account of his life so far... (Heat )

Witty with bursts of Smithy-style sincerity - it is distinctively Corden. (Independent )

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The huge Sunday Times bestseller. The hilarious story of one of our most popular comedy stars

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38 of 43 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Didn't expect to like it but I did 30 Oct 2011
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I had mixed feeling about purchasing this book as I was put off by some of the negative reviews on here and also the price as considering this was a new release it was cheaper than I expected it to be.
I decided to ignore the reviews and give it a go and I was glad I did.
Although I like James Corden he does sometimes come across as arrogant and I expected the book to come across in the same way but it didn't. It was a very funny read and from the first chapter I was hooked.
Some of his stories had me laughing out loud especially the one where he ends up in a brotel in London on his way to a big audition and also the one where he was so desperate to be on tv that he phoned This Morning and spoke to Richard and Judy.
I also liked reading about how James and Ruth came up with the idea for Gavin and Stacey.
I purchased the kindle edition of this book and it was nice that some photos had been included at the end of the book as usually photos aren't included in the kindle versions.
The only complaint I do have is that in the kindle version a copy of his school report was included but it was so tiny that despite changing the text size to it's maximum size I still couldn't read it so it seemed pointless including it if it couldn't be read.
Overall a good celebrity biography that I enjoyed reading and that I would recommend for anyone wanting a funny read.
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22 of 25 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars its ok. 9 Oct 2011
Format:Kindle Edition
This is an easy enough read. I finished it, which says somthing. However it all felt a bit rushed. If I wanted a history of his career I would have just looked it up on wiki. People read bio's to find out about the person. Throughout the book it felt there was a bit of a 'oh god I've agreed to write this but I'm a bit rushed for time so can't think about it too much but my deadline is next week so I'd better write this fast" and also...genuine enough but....I lost count of who was 'the most amazing' 'most wonderful' 'just brilliant' 'best actor/writer/person/genius' 'kindest nicest person' in the world. It really could have been a more reflective book but he just didnt spent enough time on it. And seriously, please don't sell out and release another book in a couple of years about life as a father - or if you do, spent more time on writing it. I just felt the book was playing up to that lead and it finished with almost a 'to be continued.....' line.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars It's Just Okay 8 Nov 2012
Format:Paperback
They say to never meet your idols because you'll be disappointed and although James is not one of my idols, I did like him and thought he was refreshingly different in the celeb world. So I was disappointed to find that he was arrogant and not just in the period he admits to being so. I enjoyed the school stuff, although I can appreciate he must have been a nightmare to try and teach, but the celeb stuff left me cold. I just felt like it was a little bit whiny. Yes he's had struggles and as an overweight actor it can't have been easy but he seems to think that being famous is his right. That because he wanted it from an early age that he's somehow entitled to it and that is very unattractive. I didn't hate the book and I don't hate the man but he appears far more likeable onscreen than this book makes him seem in real life.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read
This is a fantastic read, so open and honest and a great insight into James Corden's life good and bad :-)
Published 10 days ago by Jayne Edwards
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for those late night feeds!
I came across this autobiography in my local library when I was wondering around pushing my four week old baby. I'm quite a fan of autobiographies and decided to borrow the book. Read more
Published 11 days ago by Wessexchick
4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
I enjoyed this book as it taught me about James Corden and how hard he worked to get where he is today!
Published 23 days ago by carly
5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Great read James is a talented young man :)
Look forward to his up and coming work after reading this
Published 23 days ago by zoe ratcliffe
5.0 out of 5 stars So many emotions in one book
I love james Corden, he is brilliant in everything he dies. This book did not disappoint me at all. Quite a few surprises so be warned. Well worth the read. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Shellie
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!
Funny - honest and open. James Corden at his most candid and insightful. What a delight with love and laughter
Published 1 month ago by Beaz
5.0 out of 5 stars Funny boy
Brilliant read..
Very much enjoyed the book,and his journey from being a child to realizing his dreams to become an actor.
Published 1 month ago by Dawn Williams
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
I loved this book. Was a great read and would highly recommend it to anyone. Couldn't stop reading the book.
Published 1 month ago by Shane Stewart
5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZING
I am in love with Gavin and Stacey so I decided to read a bit about one of its two EXTREMELY TALENTED writers and I love this book!! Read more
Published 1 month ago by Ol
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this book!
I love James Corden and thought I would get this. Couldn't put it down and had read it within two days! Its a funny laugh out loud book which shows you the life of James Corden. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Amy Skinner
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