A humorous autobiography that covers the author's time at public school, his acting and writing career and the ups and downs of his personal life. Fry is disarmingly frank about the very private man behind the public face.
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Advance praise for Moab Is My Washpot:
"This book bubbles; it boils and it bubbles with wonderful language, quick wit, and loopy digression that always leads you home again. Fry often seems to speak before he thinks, only to discover what he is thinking so he can go on speaking again. I say 'speaks' instead of 'writes' because you can always hear his wonderfully lyrical (English) voice in this book, and that voice is delightfully irreverent, cozy, smart, funny and insightfully honest. His voice is a great read. It's like a fun visit with a smart (Semitic) Brit. I hear you talking, Mr. Fry!"
--Spalding Gray
"This book bubbles; it boils and it bubbles with wonderful language, quick wit, and loopy digression that always leads you home again. Fry often seems to speak before he thinks, only to discover what he is thinking so he can go on speaking again. I say 'speaks' instead of 'writes' because you can always hear his wonderfully lyrical (English) voice in this book, and that voice is delightfully irreverent, cozy, smart, funny and insightfully honest. His voice is a great read. It's like a fun visit with a smart (Semitic) Brit. I hear you talking, Mr. Fry!"
--Spalding Gray
"From the Hardcover edition.
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The original bestselling autobiography by the comedian, novelist and national treasure, Stephen Fry. (20040315)
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138 of 138 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A wonderfully endearing book by a very likeable man. I was hooked from the beginning and although it does get a little mawkish on occasion, Fry's honesty is therapeutic and his admissions fascinating.
Be warned however, that this is not a whimsical account of his comedy career. It is an emotional confession of the struggle Fry had in the first twenty years of his life. Although the man's intelligence and charm are evident throughout, he vents spleen aplenty and his language is rather colourful at times. His love of music, film and words are my loves and so I devoured his writing. His digressions (he calls then diversions) often lead to even greater digressions and this is wonderful. The style is not stilted or excessively crafted but heartfelt and accessible. Fry does not set out to portray himself as misunderstood but to tell things as they are. I found the book inspirational and somehow felt better about myself afterwards. It will make you think about your family and your honesty. Yes, you will laugh but do not read this expecting a saccharine happy childhood story.
Treat yourself and indulge in some pot-washing yourself.
54 of 54 people found the following review helpful
By G M W Dillon
Format:Paperback
I read The Liar and The Hippopotamus and found them a little too flowery for my liking, but then I'm not a great novel reader anyway. The pages of this book, on the other hand, turned so quickly, I thought they might catch fire.
As another reviewer stated, his frequent ramblings off the main thread of the story are sheer joy and make you feel he is in the room talking to you. And he can't resist teaching us a new word by including it then demonstrating its meaning e.g. rhotacism, or explicitly correcting a widely used grammatical or spelling error! All very familiar Fry stuff.
Stephen says himself that his life is at once as unremarkable as they come and stranger than fiction, when you put it down at the end, you feel he is spot on. Only once towards the very end did I see a quality in him that you could be unashamedly proud of.
Don't worry if you don't like his novels, this is one of the most absorbing and satisfying autobiographies ever written.
127 of 131 people found the following review helpful
By katenormal
Format:Paperback
This autobiography is of the first twenty years of Stephen's life. I started to read it vaguely knowing that this was the bloke off 'Blackadder' but once I'd finished, I rushed out and bought 'The Liar' and 'The Hippopotamus'. This book is brilliant. It is completely candid about Stephen's depression, homosexuality and school life, among others. It is, however, hilarious all the way through. The reader never feels inferior to Stephen's undoubted intelligence because of the way he mocks himself so easily. By the end of the book, all I wanted to do was go and find him and give him a big hug and tell him everything will be fine! I would definitely recommend this book to anyone and everyone, and also his other books which are all excellent as well.
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Interesting in parts but on the whole not one I'd recommend in a hurry - won't be hurrying to get the next instalment.
Published 4 days ago by Ian Cranston
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Addicted
The best autobiography I've ever read. I expected great things as I love everything Stephen has done, but this surpassed all my expectations and I barely put it down all week. Read more
Published 12 days ago by Kevin H
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Highly recommended.
Heart renching true life story of Stephen. Love this book I've listened to it several times now and each time I discover something new!
Published 1 month ago by mickeymouse
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The childhood and teens.
I bought the "The Fry Chronicles" from Audible but decided not to listen to them till I had read "Moab is my Washpot" which is a prequel. Read more
Published 2 months ago by K. A. Newton
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Part 1 of his Autobiography
This tells the story of his youth up to his late teens. Not recommended for those of a sensative nature, but you wouldn't be reading it if you were!!!
Published 3 months ago by Cully
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BIRTHDAY PRESENT
Originally ordered the book 'used - good' from 3rd party seller arrived within the stated time however it was more than just a little shabby & I felt I couldn't give it to my... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mckenzzee
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Moab is My Washpot
I will read anything by Stephen Fry and I didn't have this book in my collection, so it was a must. Actually not one of his best works.....
Published 3 months ago by kitty
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Love it
Very funny and poignant at times,gives a very small insight into what makes Stephen Fry tick, sort of? Still a national treasure.
Published 4 months ago by taz
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Autobiography
Bought this as a present so do not know what to say. Apart from the fact that it arrived well packaged and well in time for Christmas.
Published 4 months ago by stella Eardley
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A good read..
Moab is my washpot is a very easy read, written by stephen fry.. It will have you chuckling almost from start to finish.. In all a jolly good read
Published 4 months ago by Ms. Anita J. Hills
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