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''The king of character comedy.'' Good Housekeeping

''A lynchpin of British comedy.'' Alan Moore

The nation's favourite comedian opens up about two extraordinary decades at the heart of British comedy. Packed with inside stories and wisdom, this is a heartfelt, inspiring and always-hilarious memoir of a true comedy legend.

Relayed with characteristic exuberance and self-deprecation.' Fiona Sturges, Book of the Day Guardian

Highly enjoyable . . . Funny, pacy and sharp.' Mail on Sunday

Moving and honest.' Observer

This paperback edition contains a new chapter in which Lenny Henry wrestles with Shakespeare as he searches for a new direction in his career.

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    A Paperback / softback by Lenny Henry

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      Publisher: Faber & Faber
      Publication Date: 25/05/2023
      ISBN13: 9780571368792, 978-0571368792
      ISBN10: 0571368794
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      Biography Autobiography: general Memoirs Entertainment Comedy and stand-up

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      ''The king of character comedy.'' Good Housekeeping

      ''A lynchpin of British comedy.'' Alan Moore

      The nation's favourite comedian opens up about two extraordinary decades at the heart of British comedy. Packed with inside stories and wisdom, this is a heartfelt, inspiring and always-hilarious memoir of a true comedy legend.

      Relayed with characteristic exuberance and self-deprecation.' Fiona Sturges, Book of the Day Guardian

      Highly enjoyable . . . Funny, pacy and sharp.' Mail on Sunday

      Moving and honest.' Observer

      This paperback edition contains a new chapter in which Lenny Henry wrestles with Shakespeare as he searches for a new direction in his career.

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