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Pigs Can Fly (Hardcover)

by Barry Cryer (Author) "The letter lay on the table ..." (more)
2.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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  • Hardcover: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Orion (20 Nov 2003)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0752859919
  • ISBN-13: 978-0752859910
  • Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 14 x 2.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 447,344 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Pigs Can Fly is a welter of gossipy showbiz tales.'

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'This is a wonderful memoir of his [Cryer's] adventures in showbusiness, complete with an anecdote and a laugh on every page. Great fun for everyone.' (DAILY EXPRESS )

'Cryer's anecdotes offer a real insight to life "in the biz" ... It is a perfect gift for mums and dads who prefer a more genial approach to humour.' (BSKYB Teletext. )

Pigs Can Fly is a welter of gossipy showbiz tales.' (Western Daily Post )

'Now he's [Cryer] has written a volume full of hilarious anecdotes of the big names he's met and worked with in showbiz down the years... Barry's been there, done that, worn the T-Shirt many times. Pigs Can a Fly is a great insight into his career.' (SOUTHERN DAILY ECHO )

'... the sort of footnote to show business with which Cryer fills this neat little book of anecdote and memories, where he cheerfully name-drops on every page.' (HUDDERSFIELD EXAMINER )

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3.0 out of 5 stars Not as funny as the man himself, 8 Jan 2004
By M. V. Clarke (Durham, UK) - See all my reviews
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This book contains a vast number of 'true' stories, either involving Barry Cryer, witnessed by him or told to him. Although Barry Cryer is one of my most favourite comedians, I was a bit disappointed with this book. Somehow the stories didn't seem so funny on paper as they do when he tells them. There were some genuinely funny stories that made me laugh out loud, though these were in the minority. Most were amusing, causing a brief smile rather than a laugh. Some were familiar too, such as Humphrey Lyttleton, 'orthinology' and 'word botching.'

An easy, light-hearted read, but not a true reflection of such a great comic. Listen to recordings of 'I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue' or see 'Barry Cryer: The First Farewell Tour' for a real dose of authentic Cryer humour!
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4.0 out of 5 stars DOCTOR'S SHOULD PRESCRIBE THIS ONE, 7 Aug 2004
By Mr. R. P. Richardson "adanaman" (Northolt, Middlesex UK) - See all my reviews
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Barry Cryer has been around since cavemen first chuckled at their neighbours slipping on banana skins and this very funny little volume packs more laughs into its pages than the average Ken Dodd stand up routine. I enjoyed it immensely. It's really a collection of anecdotes, but Mr Cryer has a particularly intimate style of writing which makes his book stand out among many similar gag collections available. Reading it is rather like standing in the pub listening the the man himself as he flits from one subject to another. "Pigs Can Fly" is an easy read and ideal for dipping into. Dump the Prozac in the bin Doris, Bazza isn't guaranteed to be non-addictive, but he'll put a broad smile on your face.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Big disappointment, 6 Dec 2008
By P. Girling "peegee" (Lincolnshire UK) - See all my reviews
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After reading about one third of this book, I realised that it would be more entertaining and amusing to read the telephone directory - so I went and read the telephone directory. The most disappointing book that I have ever read and all the more upsetting as I have been a 'fan' of Barry's for years. My opinion? don't buy it.
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