'My life is a series of embarrassing incidents strung together by telling people about those embarrassing incidents.'Russell Brand's scandalous reminiscences were always going to have a literary flavour. But nothing you've heard him say on stage, radio or TV can prepare you for the impact of this beautifully written memoir. From his troubled childhood in Essex and his addictions to drink, drugs and sex, to his giddy rise through the world of entertainment, this is not simply a story of fame but of redemption, achingly and hilariously honest throughout.
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‘The most talented stand-up comedian to emerge in Britain this decade, Brand combines Eddie Izzard’s rare ability to carry a whole crowd along on an audacious flight of comic fancy with the carnal magnetism of the young George Best. Audiences leave a Brand performance not just entertained but actively debauched by his catalogue of erotic misadventure.’
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Russell Brand is a comedian, journalist, TV and radio presenter and actor. He has won numerous awards including Time Out's Comedian of the Year, Best Newcomer at the British Comedy Awards, Best TV Performer at the Broadcasting Press Guild Awards, Most Stylish Man at GQ's Men of the Year Awards and the Sun's Shagger of the Year.
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By Nina
Format:Hardcover
I live in Denmark, thus I have never experienced various Russell Brand media dramas that have been. It seems to me like he is a man who has divided up Britain: either you love him passionately or you hate him passionately. Not being a part of this I guess that helped me read this book without prejudices.
I must say I was really moved by his story. Why? He has told his story beautifully, in a vivid language. In this autobiography Russell is having an ironic distance to really horrible events in his life. This ironic distance is what makes the book so good because it really shows how much it has affected him and that makes it extremely personal. I think his defence mechanism is his humour and using humour describing situations that are anything but humorous really gives you an insight into his bruised past. The pages are filled with humour, but the story is full of sorrow.
I must say I was really moved by his story. Why? He has told his story beautifully, in a vivid language. In this autobiography Russell is having an ironic distance to really horrible events in his life. This ironic distance is what makes the book so good because it really shows how much it has affected him and that makes it extremely personal. I think his defence mechanism is his humour and using humour describing situations that are anything but humorous really gives you an insight into his bruised past. The pages are filled with humour, but the story is full of sorrow.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By flogie
Format:Paperback
compelling insight into the destructive darker side of human nature. he's living testament to the power to turn life around when it spirals out of control. wouldn't say this as well written as his regular media offerings, but it's definitely an entertaining read, mostly for the brutal honesty. i read it in less than a week, so if you want to get beneath the trademark tousled barnet of Brand and have ever wondered what it might be like to have a tame white mouse living in your hair, then this booky wook's for you.
12 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
First off, I have to admit Brand is not a man I greatly warm to, particularly after recent disasters, but there are moments in this book where I laughed out loud and it is written with a rather endearing honesty. There's something essentially Byronic about the man, in my opinion. And in some ways the book has made me like him better. But the astonishing thing - and the reason you must consider it as one for your reading list - is that it absolutely has the best last two pages I have ever read in any biography. Or any work of non-fiction indeed. And the utter best last line. It's stunning and it left me (a) in tears and (b) hugely impressed. If Brand can write like that with such piercing clarity and depth, then more please and soon.
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Good but very frank
A very frank book about Russell's life, He writes like he talks and leaves nothing to the imagination.
Certainly not for minors or easily embarrassed readers!
Certainly not for minors or easily embarrassed readers!
Published 6 days ago by Heidi Lewis
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love this book
I read it, and loved it, a particularly funny comedian writing a particular funny book about his very dramatic life. If you love Russell, you'll love this.
Published 20 days ago by Sean Tapley
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Very well written and extremely funny
I loved this book for its honesty and humour and it made me warm to Russell Brand as a result.
Published 1 month ago by Mrs NE Newham
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Russell Brand doesn't seem to take life to seriously especially while on drugs. It started off well but it doesn't hold the readers attention. Read more
Published 1 month ago by B. Perham
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Brilliant
Excellent very honest book, loved it never was really interested in Russell Brand but have a new respect for him.
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. Amanda Howard
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great read
Really enjoyed reading about the mad and crazy world of Russell brands life found it difficult putting it down, would recommend this book to friends.
Published 1 month ago by lisa collins
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Engaging read
Good books wool and very engaging literary style. I am considering buying boomy wool two. Addictive to read even now
Published 1 month ago by C. Bullock
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sort of predictable
I do enjoy Russel's flowery language but did find his stories a bit monotonous and predictable. Really happy how he has turned his life around! Read more
Published 2 months ago by sam
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Great read. Funny and as also really interesting stories within. Recommend to anyone who enjoys and follows Russel brands word
Published 2 months ago by Samuel Falvey
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I like it
I was really looking forward to reading this book and I'm pleased to say that it was thoroughly enjoyable. 4/5
Published 2 months ago by Elizabeth
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