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- 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.
- About The Author
- Lenny Henry has been a comedian since the age of 16. He has risen from being a cult star on children's television to one of Britain's best-known and most celebrated comedians, as well as a writer, radio DJ, TV presenter, and award-winning actor. He is best-known for his appearances in TISWAS, Three of a Kind, The Lenny Henry Show, Hope & Glory, Lenny Henry in Pieces and Chef! Since co-founding Comic Relief in 1985, he has also been involved in every Red Nose Day night since 1988. He has received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the British Comedy Awards as well as the British Academy Television Special Award, and is a fellow of the Royal Television Society. Henry has a PhD in Media Arts, and in 2015 was awarded a knighthood for services to charity and drama. In 2018, BBC One aired The Lenny Henry Birthday Show to celebrate his career so far.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9780571368792
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Faber & Faber, (25 May 2023)
- Number of Pages
- 352
- Weight
- 305 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 198 x 129 x 21 mm
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