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Painfully funny
--Mail On Sunday, October 4, 2009
A brilliant book. It's my bible. --Paul O'Grady
This is just as funny and grumpy as the great man himself. --Heat
Deadpan humour at its most brilliant. --Woman & Home --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
--Mail On Sunday, October 4, 2009
A brilliant book. It's my bible. --Paul O'Grady
This is just as funny and grumpy as the great man himself. --Heat
Deadpan humour at its most brilliant. --Woman & Home --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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Comedian Jack Dee's hilarious account of how he became quite such a miserable git and a stand up comedian.
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29 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This review is for the unabridged CD read by the author. This is always going to be a love it or hate it series of views. If you really don't like Dee and his style of grumpy reflection then this is going to do nothing to change your mind.
If however you are someone born in the 60's who has grown fed up with the worrying and frankly downright annoying mess we call life then step right up your ride is here.
Dee delivers an endless tirade on everything from the tedium of sport to the modern man and his ladylike pampering to his own childhood fantasies. In truth he tells very little of his own personal history as he always ends up wandering off on a tangent about some subject or other that gets his goat. Thats not to say he has no personal stories worth sharing. There are some great personal tales, such as the cringe worthy assault launched on an innocent hotel toilet or his hapless one and only attempt at employing a personal trainer, but he is really using this as a chance to rage against the world and life in general.
The endless tirade would soon descend into dull and repetitive were it not for his potty imagination, the fact that so much of what he says is just so true and that he has a disarming ability for honesty that shows him warts and all but makes this all the better for it.
The different stories move along at enough of a pace to keep you interested but linger long enough to give some insight and depth.
This was never going to be the in-depth self analysis of Clive James autobiographies or the show biz revelations that are so popular nowadays. This does however have a certain charm and as the chapters go by it becomes very easy to settle in to this and go for 'just one more chapter'.
Dee's voice is fairly flat and of one tone but this works well with the content and his voice is clear and easy to follow. It's also great to have the olympian standard grump reading his own musings and rants.
This is a well judged release that works very well for Jack Dee's many fans and has much to laugh at, agree with and just simply enjoy.
The CD packaging itself is a bit spartan with all 7 CD's stacked upon one another on a single spindle. This style of storage will doubtless mean their scratching one another in time. There is also no booklet and the vinyl case is a little flimsy. This though has to be balanced against the fact that it is well recorded and you get an unabridged seven and a half hour audio book at about the same price of a two disc abridged release.
All in all the packaging can be lived with and the book itself, which is what really matters, is well worth a listen and is likely to be returned to again. Well recommended.
If however you are someone born in the 60's who has grown fed up with the worrying and frankly downright annoying mess we call life then step right up your ride is here.
Dee delivers an endless tirade on everything from the tedium of sport to the modern man and his ladylike pampering to his own childhood fantasies. In truth he tells very little of his own personal history as he always ends up wandering off on a tangent about some subject or other that gets his goat. Thats not to say he has no personal stories worth sharing. There are some great personal tales, such as the cringe worthy assault launched on an innocent hotel toilet or his hapless one and only attempt at employing a personal trainer, but he is really using this as a chance to rage against the world and life in general.
The endless tirade would soon descend into dull and repetitive were it not for his potty imagination, the fact that so much of what he says is just so true and that he has a disarming ability for honesty that shows him warts and all but makes this all the better for it.
The different stories move along at enough of a pace to keep you interested but linger long enough to give some insight and depth.
This was never going to be the in-depth self analysis of Clive James autobiographies or the show biz revelations that are so popular nowadays. This does however have a certain charm and as the chapters go by it becomes very easy to settle in to this and go for 'just one more chapter'.
Dee's voice is fairly flat and of one tone but this works well with the content and his voice is clear and easy to follow. It's also great to have the olympian standard grump reading his own musings and rants.
This is a well judged release that works very well for Jack Dee's many fans and has much to laugh at, agree with and just simply enjoy.
The CD packaging itself is a bit spartan with all 7 CD's stacked upon one another on a single spindle. This style of storage will doubtless mean their scratching one another in time. There is also no booklet and the vinyl case is a little flimsy. This though has to be balanced against the fact that it is well recorded and you get an unabridged seven and a half hour audio book at about the same price of a two disc abridged release.
All in all the packaging can be lived with and the book itself, which is what really matters, is well worth a listen and is likely to be returned to again. Well recommended.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I wasn't really sure what to expect. I love Jack's observational humor, but the book? I chose the audiobook over the paperback wondering who would better deliver the story than the master of stand-up himself? And it sure was the right choice. If you looking just for more Jack's humor - forget it. If you are interested how it all happened, what shaped him... Get ready for a surprise. A big one too. It's just excellent. And the worst bit for me - I want more! Can't see that happening though, since it would mean he'd have to have another life to cover. Too bad. Anyway, it was money well spent. Don't hesitate! Grab it as soon as you can.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is one autobiography that tries to be different, and it succeeds perfectly. Jack has shied away from the usual, "I was born, I went to school, this is what happened to Me." type of life story that so many famous people write and that usually make me lose interest after a couple of dozen pages or so. Sure, he does talk about that, but it is done in a way that makes you want to keep reading. Stories about his past are mixed with anecdotes of the modern day things and people who annoy him the most. There are some great laugh aloud moments and some stories you will want to read out to friends. Also the ending is not rushed and has been left open for an updated version or sequel, which I for one am looking forward to already.
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An interesting journey...
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Sample only - I'm hardly Jack's biggest fan, yet I quite enjoyed it
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Published 8 months ago by Andrew Ives
Droll, deadpan, brilliant
This book reads just like Jack Dee talks. It's completely him.
I loved it.
Those who didn't like it are probably the sort who find Phil Jupitas funny.
I loved it.
Those who didn't like it are probably the sort who find Phil Jupitas funny.
Published 10 months ago by Nobby
Deelightful!
I took this book on holiday and it made my long train journey very enjoyable!
A very funny, laugh out loud book, that is not necessarily an autobiography but more a collection... Read more
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Published 10 months ago by Nicole Watson
Its ok!
I have read better autobiography's such as Michael Macintrye (however he spells his name) but this one is ok. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Princess.Bee
Thanks for sharing Jack!
Well that opened my eyes! Laugh out loud funny. Revealing, open and honest. Well written autobiography and comment, you know what you think you're going to get with Jack, and... Read more
Published 12 months ago by The Dragonfly
"Dull as ditchwater"
I bought this book in the kindle version with high expectations based on the 25- five star reviews singing Dee's praises. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Psychology Student
Needs to be an audio book
I like Jack Dee a lot, and he's great on "I'm sorry I haven't a clue" on the radio.
I got this book at a present, and sorry but I'm finding it really hard to muster up... Read more
I got this book at a present, and sorry but I'm finding it really hard to muster up... Read more
Published 16 months ago by J. Mackie
Refreshing
Firstly I am impressed that Dee manages to write in a deadpan style which accurately reflects his real voice. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Mrs. K. A. Wheatley
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