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Book SynopsisThe comic autobiography of 2014
A comedian''s autobiography?
I wonder if he''s ever used humour to deflect from his insecurities?
To avoid being bullied?
Is there heartache behind the humour?
I wonder if he''s a manic-depressive?
Tears of a clown?
Yes, all of that.
Discover the hilarious life-story of one of Britain''s best-loved comedians in Kevin Bridges'' brilliant memoir.
''First of all, I have never written a book before, you probably haven''t either, so there we have it; a connection is established between reader and writer . . .''
Aged just 17, Kevin Bridges walked on stage for the first time in a Glasgow comedy club and brought the house down. He only had a five-minute set but in that short time he discovered that he really could earn a living from making people laugh.
Kevin began life as a shy, nerve-ridden school-boy, whose week
Trade Review
Kevin Bridges might just become the best stand-up in the land . . . he will go and deliver a one-liner that you want to jot down and frame * The Times *
The Best Scottish Stand up of his Generation. * The Scotsman *
A wonderfully dry and deadpan Glaswegian comic . . . one the most exciting talents to have emerged from Scotland since Billy Connolly * Guardian *
Wonderfully sharp, assured stand-up from the preternaturally gifted young comic * Independent *
Scotland's young comedy prodigy * Guardian *
