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5.0 out of 5 stars a hidden gem, 26 Mar 2004

By	tim speed-hopkins (solihull, west midlands) - See all my reviews

why have I not heard more about this book? I came across it entirely by chance via the Chortle web-site as I am a comedy booker in Birmingham and got the impression the book covered new comedy acts. It doesn't, as it happens, but the small-time acts it does cover are brilliantly captured. I enjoyed the travel element too, especially the chapter about Scarborough, where I spent childhood holidays. All in all, an exceptionally funny book.

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4.0 out of 5 stars great first attempt, 12 Aug 2003

By	brian jones (london, england) - See all my reviews

To the best of my knowledge,this is Martin Kelner's first book, and while occasionally it reads more like a collection of newspaper features than a book, it more than lives up to the promise of the author's brilliantly funny weekly column in The Guardian. It may not be Catch 22 but there are more laughs in it than in any book I have read in ages. If you are a fan of Bill Bryson, you will love it.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read, 1 Dec 2004

By	Sarah MacDonnell (UK) - See all my reviews

Loved the book. I was the Blonde one in the Abbagirls and the memory of all those wonderful gigs (and the blue eyeshadow) is now forever in print! It was great to compare our lives on the road to that of Sticky Vicky!!! Very funny and very real. If you're in the entertainments business you MUST read this book.

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Published on 15 Aug 2005 by Eduward La Pagleaye

5.0 out of 5 stars A very accurate view in to the other side of show biz
As an entertainer and booker of over 30 years (man and boy!) I found this book after looking on the Abbagirls web site. Read more

Published on 29 Dec 2004 by John Moore

5.0 out of 5 stars funny and affectionate survey of showbiz
I work in show business, occasionally busking - last summer in Copenhagen - and am currently playing guitar in a Rolling Stones tribute band, so I have something of an insight... Read more

Published on 12 Dec 2003 by tom bowman

5.0 out of 5 stars a terrific read
I really enjoyed this book. I am afraid I was not aware of the author until I read about the book on the Abbagirls web-site, but I shall seek out his other work. Read more

Published on 12 Dec 2003 by clare larkworthy

1.0 out of 5 stars cheap laughs
A truly unpleasant book, I thought, that tries to camouflage the author's bile by hiding it in a gag heavy format. Read more

Published on 31 Oct 2003 by graham moore

5.0 out of 5 stars A Sardonic Peek Into The Showbiz Twilight Zone
The author presents a glimpse into the nether regions of showbiz, that twilight zone where the also-rans dream of a success that will never come. Read more

Published on 16 Oct 2003 by John G. sutton

5.0 out of 5 stars an abundance of charm and affection
I found this book quite captivating. I was familiar with the writer from his column in The Guardian, and already a fan, despite not being too keen on sport (it was my husband, a... Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars a taste of old england
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Published on 27 Sep 2003 by james jones

5.0 out of 5 stars books don't come much funnier than this
I am surprised to find Kelner accused of arrogance. Sure, he has taken the rise ever so gently out of some of the acts, but he is much harder on himself than on the artistes... Read more

Published on 6 Sep 2003 by hp5400

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