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May I Have Your Attention, Please?: The Autobiography

by James Corden

3.81 of 5 stars 3.81 · rating details · 1,338 ratings · 123 reviews

The warm, hilarious story of the Gavin and Stacey cocreator and star As far back as he can remember James Corden has only ever wanted to be in one place: in front of an audience, doing something to makethem cry, shout, scream, or giggle uncontrollably—but it wasn't that easy getting there. Growing up, his dad would drive him up and down to London for auditions, sometimes th ...more

Hardcover , 344 pages

Published December 1st 2011 by Random House UK (first published September 29th 2011)

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Oct 17, 2011 Victoria Watson rated it 1 of 5 stars

Yes, James, you've got our attention. You've released your autobiography and, as a huge 'Gavin and Stacey' fan, I was so excited to read it. Not only is he the man responsible for one of the - if not the - biggest British comedies in the last decade, he's also well-known for his roles in ITV's 'Fat Friends' and both the stage and movie productions of Alan Bennett's 'The History Boys'.

Basically, this book is a three-hundred and-odd page apology to everyone James Corden has ever pissed off. And, l Yes, James, you've got our attention. You've released your autobiography and, as a huge 'Gavin and Stacey' fan, I was so excited to read it. Not only is he the man responsible for one of the - if not the - biggest British comedies in the last decade, he's also well-known for his roles in ITV's 'Fat Friends' and both the stage and movie productions of Alan Bennett's 'The History Boys'.

Basically, this book is a three-hundred and-odd page apology to everyone James Corden has ever pissed off. And, let's face it, that's a lot of people. Teachers, family, agents, crew, friends, journos and the public. From being the fat loveable kid in 'Fat Friends', his ego got the better of him and he became tabloid fodder, believing his own hype. Fair enough, the guy has been big enough to apologise for being a dick once his career took off but I wanted so much more from this book. I wanted to hear loads more about 'The History Boys' and 'G&S'. I wanted to hear about his relationship with Sheridan Smith. Yes, I am nosy. Can anyone who reads celebrity biographies / autobiographies really claim to be anything else?

OK, he does mention Sheridan but doesn't go into detail - perhaps I should give him a bit more credit for being respectful. Perhaps it's just Corden's dramatic background but every woman he's ever had a relationship has been incredibly dramatic and important to him. I fear that his use of superlatives only leaves the reader with no sense of who or what actually was truly important to him.

In between the apologies, you do get a few tidbits to sustain you. A few anecdotes about his time at school and college - yes, he was that irritating kid at school who had no interest and therefore messed about. Early in the book, Corden describes a typical day where he played truant from school then proceeded to ring into 'This Morning' and pretend to have a problem just to speak to agony aunt Denise Robertson. This story was funny. It made me want to continue reading the book, expecting every other page to be littered with silly, naughty stories - like Peter Kay's books. I was well and truly disappointed.

He does tell the reader about taking 'The History Boys' on a worldwide stage tour and some things that happened during it but none of them were that great, to be honest. Corden and Dominic Cooper end up sounding like arrogant pricks - so the book did nothing to dispel earlier rumours.

He tells you where the inspiration for 'Gavin and Stacey' came from and how he and Ruth Jones had to make near-impossible trips across land and sea to get scripts written but the magic I had expected just never appeared. I wanted more Alison Steadman, more Larry Lamb et al. I wanted stories from the shooting of the shows.

Although Corden talks you through his career, the things he did and who he worked with, it all sounds so fake and sycophantic. It is as if everyone he has ever worked with has been "the best", "an inspiration" or "a dream come true". The fact that he uses it for legends like Ken Loach and Alan Bennett but then uses similar pronouncements for runners just removes any meaning from what's written.

I was a fan of Corden before reading this but now I fear the release of the book is part of his rehabilitation into popular circles now he has realised his arrogance lost him a lot of respect both from the industry and the public. I honestly could not take what he was saying seriously.
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May 20, 2015 Caroline rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: bedtime-reading , auto-and-biog

A fun read for Corden fans. I am one.

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Mikey B. OK - I knew that name and picture rank a bell.
I saw him in a play on Broadway in New York - One Man, Two Guvnors' . It was great, funny and enjoyable! ...more
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Caroline Mikey B. wrote: "OK - I knew that name and picture rank a bell.
I saw him in a play on Broadway in New York - One Man, Two Guvnors'. It was great, funn ...more
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Mar 12, 2012 Lucyellen rated it 4 of 5 stars

I've just finished this book and I have to say, I really quite enjoyed it. It was an easy read that didn't take particularly long, but I didn't expect any different to be honest, it's an autobiography not a hard hitting novel. I found it refreshing to read just how down to earth he is, unlike some of the people on here, I certainly didn't interpet it as a book full of apologies at all. To me, it highlighted the extent of how hard he has worked to get to where he is today. I think it's very easy ...more

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Jun 28, 2015 Sharon rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 20-books-in-2015

I really enjoyed reading this book! I started as a big fan of JC, at least what I'd seen him in, but quickly realised he has done much much more than I was aware of. The stuff about Take That make me smile out loud (if that is possible!) and the chapters about Gavin and Stacey made me go and buy the box set, which I can't wait to watch again from start to finish. Disappointed there wasn't more about the foundations and development of ALOTO, which is probably my favourite programme in TV at the m ...more

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Jan 03, 2012 Natacake rated it 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed James' Book. I liked how human he seemed. I also like how he left all the boring details out that so many other celebs have tried to bore me with. He chose a couple of stories from each period of his life and didn't whittle on for pages about them. Straight and to the point. He sounds as if he's a very humble man, who has acknowledged that he was, indeed, a dick for a while. I would definitely recommend this book. Especially for all you that think James is only famous for being ...more

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Jun 13, 2015 Bonnie Millen rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I really liked it! I have only become *obsessed* with James Corden since seeing him in 'One Chance' and came across his book in the local libaray - before then I had a tiny idea as to who he was and frankly hadn't taken much notice to British celebrity news. I had not seen Gavin & Stacy, so this part was a little lost on me and has intruiged me to watch it.

When first beginning the book, his writing tone came across as rushed and insecure so I was wondering if he was like this in real life - I really liked it! I have only become *obsessed* with James Corden since seeing him in 'One Chance' and came across his book in the local libaray - before then I had a tiny idea as to who he was and frankly hadn't taken much notice to British celebrity news. I had not seen Gavin & Stacy, so this part was a little lost on me and has intruiged me to watch it.

When first beginning the book, his writing tone came across as rushed and insecure so I was wondering if he was like this in real life - really eager to please and still coming to terms with his popularity. I was also thinking I may not finish the book if it was going to continue! I was surprised that he managed to write his entire book in between the time of his son, Max being born and arriving home - that must have been at least a week of writing! So I was a little frustrated as I feel that he could have so much more time to think through what he could have included. I wonder if he feels this way, "damn, I wish I included...". His childhood stories were great and it was strange to picture him as he described himself, against his History Boys character, Timms academically! His poor teachers!

I loved his flow of stories about the people that he met over his career, but wished that he expanded more on some relationships rather than apologising and/or thanking such people over and over! His book was, essentially, a long letter of apologies and thanks to a number of people. The impression that he gave me, was not that he was a 'brat' but as an extremely apologetic person in real life. It almost felt that he was being careful in what he wrote about others. I have no doubt that he thanks his lucky stars for not losing his career as nearly as he did - but do not remind me at each chapter! I get it, James.

His manner in which apologises for his previous behaviour (which I 'heard' about but not followed)is secure but I do wonder, now that he has boosted popularity in the US as host of the The Late Late Show, whether the 'bratty' need for fame still remains. He claims that it is no longer central now that he is grounded by his wife Julia and since beginning a family, but for somebody who has craved fame and popularity badly since childhood - I think that he still has a burst of egoism and arrogance that doesn't go away. Yet still feels the need to express was a 'please like me' tone. He can't shake the 'I can't believe you are reading this...are you?' tone throughout.

I would have LOVED more set stories about people other than James, not their inspiration to him but everyday stuff. Boring stuff that people can relate to. I wanted more about the History Boys!! I was cringing in his description of friendship with Dominic Cooper (Australian accents - don't insult me there, Brits!) and wondered if Dominic was one of the people that ever yanked him up for his behaviour when he was crumbling, but I was getting the impression from his writing that Dominic actually encouraged it.

I feel the book could have been better written with more TIME on hand or a little later in his career. Over and all, it was a good book - a little rushed, over-apologetic/thankful and boastful. ...more

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Mar 07, 2014 Elizabeth Harrison rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: autobiographies

"Until finally I co - wrote a TV series called Gavin and Stacey. And my whole life changed. In every single way. Lots of it good and parts of it bad. Some of it funny and bits of it sad.
That is that story. The story of how I found myself here, talking to you."

I've been familiar with James Corden since he was in Fat Friends in the early 2000's, although it took me a while to realise it was the same person in Gavin and Stacey five years after that serial had finished. This book is the story of how ...more

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Mar 21, 2012 Julia Doherty rated it 4 of 5 stars

I have just finished this book and it was really well written. James made me laugh out loud at times, and I felt quite sorry for him at other times. It just goes to show you that it can be lonely at the top, and that family and friends are so important. I look forward to following his story now that he has a new chapter in his life.

PS:- I can't believe he kept "Kimberley" in his sons name!!

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May 24, 2014 Phillip rated it 2 of 5 stars

I would never have bought this book. It was at work and I read through it to kill time. It started off pretty well, not as hilarious as the taglines on the book would make you think, but funny in pretty much the same way as Gavin and Stacey. Not side splitting, but wry.
But then when he got to the middle of the book which was pretty much the middle of his career, or the peak of it, it just started to drag on a bit, and it was a bit of a whiny plea to people to excuse him for how badly he behaved ...more

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Sep 22, 2015 Christine Wylde rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Loved this book. James cries a lot and is not afraid to let his readers know how much! It's good to know that a leading male figure has feelings.

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Apr 06, 2015 Delta rated it 2 of 5 stars

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I would never call myself a Corden fan. I liked him in The History Boys and Lesbian Vampire Killers, but I've never seen Gavin & Stacey. So I honestly had no real opinion of him when I started this book. Unfortunately, my opinion after reading this book is not entirely positive. His apologies to anyone and everyone he's ever met gets old pretty quickly, and his hyperbolic writing is rather grating. It sounds as though this book was written in less than a week, and it could have done with som ...more

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Nov 01, 2011 Kazimiera pendrey rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: memoirs

interesting and quite funny in parts i read this book as i am a huge fan of gavin and stacey

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Feb 21, 2015 Soho_black rated it 4 of 5 stars

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There are several reasons I was pre-disposed and, indeed, determined not to like James Corden's autobiography "May I Have Your Attention, Please?" For one thing, I'm not a fan of young people (and Corden is only six weeks older than my younger brother) writing their autobiographies. After all, how can you sum up a life that's barely half done? It smacks to me of opportunism and a chance to cash in on fleeting fame as well as double the money when a later autobiography can also be released to fil There are several reasons I was pre-disposed and, indeed, determined not to like James Corden's autobiography "May I Have Your Attention, Please?" For one thing, I'm not a fan of young people (and Corden is only six weeks older than my younger brother) writing their autobiographies. After all, how can you sum up a life that's barely half done? It smacks to me of opportunism and a chance to cash in on fleeting fame as well as double the money when a later autobiography can also be released to fill in the rest of their life and career.

There's also the fact that I'm not a huge fan of James Corden. Admittedly, he was in "The History Boys", which is a film I always enjoy, but I managed to miss "Gavin & Stacey", the show that made him most famous, almost entirely. I've also been less than impressed with his hosting duties on Sky's "A League of Their Own", where he comes across as a bit of a lad and a show off, which doesn't endear him to me. But a colleague had a copy of the book on his desk just at a point where I'd run out of reading material, so I bit the bullet and gave it a go.

Corden takes us through his life in mostly chronological order, from his slightly disruptive behaviour in school, as he discovered that all he really wanted to do was be the centre of attention. He talks honestly, if slightly guardedly at points, about his relationships with family and friends and about how his fame went to his head and caused him to do things he's not proud of. Whilst there is a major focus on the writing and starring in "Gavin & Stacey", as seems natural, he also talks a lot about starring in and touring with "The History Boys". Many of his other projects are also mentioned, but they tend to be glossed over a little more, with stories being told about them, but with less depth than the aforementioned projects.

Corden's narrative style surprised me here. Whilst he does admit and does recount being a show off from a very young age, he doesn't really dwell on that part of things. Instead, he is surprisingly humble when it comes to recounting many of the people he's worked with and is able to count his blessings more than I expected. This attitude, combined with his fairly chatty writing style, makes this a very comfortable and quite welcoming read. He doesn't get bogged down in too much detail of who did what to whom and that means the pages go past rather quicker than I was expecting and there is often more emotion on display than I anticipated.

Although Corden tends to dwell on his successes, which is typical of an autobiography, he is also honest about his failings. He is aware, perhaps only in hindsight, but aware nonetheless, of the chances he had been given which he wasted. Whilst he's not making things right here, he apportions blame mostly upon himself and does take the chance to apologise to various people he may have wronged and expresses his regrets over the way he acted. This honesty made Corden feel more real to me rather than just some generic famous person, as many autobiographies can do.

I think that it may have helped that large parts of the book were written just as his first child had been born. This seems to have given Corden a new perspective on life and made him view some of his actions a lot differently than he may have done otherwise. It is disappointing that, with this new approach to his life, that the book doesn't go any further to watch him grow with his son, but it does make this book more accessible and less self-centred than it may otherwise have been.

If there is one disappointment here, it will come for those who read celebrity autobiographies to see them dish the dirt and delve deep into their personal lives. Corden focuses much more on his professional career than his personal life, with the exception of his childhood. He does mention a difficult relationship he had with actress Sheridan Smith, but doesn't say anything more than that and doesn't dish any dirt about that relationship, which will leave a gaping hole for those looking solely for gossip and the airing of dirty laundry. He is also quite reticent about his relationship with his long-term girlfriend when he was younger and with his current partner, talking about how they came to meet, but little about their lives together. In this respect, he is far more gentlemanly than I gave him credit for before I read the book.

Not being someone who reads autobiographies for the sensationalism, I loved this book. It is not only very readable, but it has changed my opinion of Corden significantly. I would still have preferred it not to have been released quite so early in his life, but he has packed a lot into his years and finding out about all of his proved highly enjoyable. This proved to be an unexpected gem and was certainly worthy of the attention I gave it.

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Oct 22, 2014 Beth Dean rated it 2 of 5 stars

Recommended to Beth by: My Nan (not sure she knew who he was if I'm honest)

Shelves: autobiography , british-lit , english-author , english-setting , fame , non-fiction , romance , time-spanning

You have to respect the determination to be famous he had I just don't think it read that well.

Let's be honest if you're going to read a celebrity's autobiography you want to know things we have no access or way of knowing. E.g. Dominic Cooper sounds like a loon, a lovable loon, Russell Brand has a sex problem(all very shocking) So the raptures of Shelley and Sheridan and every other person he met/dates/worked with was disappointing in the scoop stakes.

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Aug 28, 2012 Jules rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: autobiography , english-nostalgia , humour , contemporary-figures

I didn’t expect to be a fan of this book but the reading of it left me pleasantly surprised for the most part. Before starting the book, I knew very little of Corden other than his dealings (co-writing and appearing) in the ‘Gavin and Stacey’ series and his involvement with the play and film of Alan Bennett’s ‘The History Boys’.

The first three quarters of the book were a five-star read for me. Corden explains his humble beginnings with some gratitude and honesty and comes across as a very likeab I didn’t expect to be a fan of this book but the reading of it left me pleasantly surprised for the most part. Before starting the book, I knew very little of Corden other than his dealings (co-writing and appearing) in the ‘Gavin and Stacey’ series and his involvement with the play and film of Alan Bennett’s ‘The History Boys’.

The first three quarters of the book were a five-star read for me. Corden explains his humble beginnings with some gratitude and honesty and comes across as a very likeable character. It’s easy at this juncture to stay on-side with him as he talks about school, family, auditions and the difficulties of trying to make something of himself in the world of showbiz. My reader empathy stayed with him as he started to break through – I loved his recollections about being a part of ‘The History Boys’ and it was interesting to read about his relatively quick co-writing (with Ruth Jones) success for the Gavin and Stacey series. Then – MEDIA EXPLOSION – of exposure where Corden is catapulted into UK celebrity universe and the book goes downhill as he lists media frolics and escapades anchoring himself fully in Celebville.

To his credit (I suppose), Corden appears honest even when discussing his rising showbiz star and he is clear to point out that success did generally not equate personal happiness for him - so fair play to him for the balanced viewpoint here. For me though, the showbiz overload did tip and sour the balance of his autobiography slightly and it turned what was an enjoyable read with some brilliant writing and memoirs into a bit of a shallow bore as it faded to the end amongst a throng of namedropping with little real substance.

Lasting impressions? Great read for the most part and many tips/reference points for television writers. British nostalgia can be found aplenty.

Downsides? Definitely loses touch with the reader when mega-fame comes a calling. Sad end to the book really!
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Aug 10, 2012 Claire rated it 4 of 5 stars

This was a great account of James Corden's life story in which I felt he was honest about things that had happened to him, even if it hurt to write it down. Although I thought he is funnier in real life than on paper, I took this autobiography to heart and felt like I had gone on the whole journey with him - growing up, his school woes, trying to break into showbusiness, falling in love and starting a family. His writing style was heavily characterised by his own personality and I felt it come t ...more

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Sep 12, 2012 A.D. Croucher rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Utterly fantastic! Co-creator/writer/star of Gavin & Stacey, brilliant actor in Doctor Who and on Broadway in History Boys and One Man Two Guv'nors, James Corden is an engaging, funny and soulful writer. This autobiography is one of the most heartfelt, hilarious, heartbreaking and inspiring I've ever read. Corden has a brilliant turn of phrase and a killer sense of comic timing, as you'd expect from Gavin & Stacey, and he makes you smile and laugh on every page. He holds nothing back eit ...more

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May 27, 2012 Catty O'Connor rated it 3 of 5 stars

I love James Corden. So when his book came out I was thrilled. However, after finishing it I was disappointed.

I think it is incredibly difficult to write a good autobiography. You have to keep it interessting without appering conceited. You want to include everything without being boring. And you want to appear open and honest without shocking the reader.

For me everything appeared a bit rose tinted. While it is true he talks about a tough time in his life, I feel that the book was written from ...more

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Jan 07, 2012 Mark rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012 , autobiographies , gifts

I was really looking forward to reading this book, and despite really enjoying it, it far from lived up to my expectations. First of all I thought this book would be a very funny read (much like Peter Kay's and Michael McIntyre's books). But alas despite having a few humourous moments this book did not have me laughing out loud like those books did (with the exception of James' inadvertent trip to a brothel in Soho on his way to an audition meeting for "Fat Friends"). To be fair though James Cor I was really looking forward to reading this book, and despite really enjoying it, it far from lived up to my expectations. First of all I thought this book would be a very funny read (much like Peter Kay's and Michael McIntyre's books). But alas despite having a few humourous moments this book did not have me laughing out loud like those books did (with the exception of James' inadvertent trip to a brothel in Soho on his way to an audition meeting for "Fat Friends"). To be fair though James Corden does state in this autobiography that he doesn't class himself as a comedian (as the media would have you believe) but instead views himself as more of an actor who happens to have played a few comedy roles. And I suppose his part in "The History Boys" and his role in "One Man, Two Guv'nors" at the National theatre does back this claim up to a certain degree. But the fact that James has appeared in two comedy shows he himself has penned (one of which was a sketch show), a Jack Black movie that also starred Billy Connelly and Catherine Tate, a movie with Rob Brydon, Steve Coogan and Russell Brand, has done three Comic/Sport Relief skecthes, has appeared on Michael Mcntyre's Comedy Roadshow and hosts "A League Of Their Own" would give the impression to most that James is a comedian. But if you say you're an actor more than a comedian James then so be it.

The other reason I didn't like this book as much as I thought I did is because from begining to end it read like a bumbling apology for all of James' failings, especially when he first found fame after "The History Boys" and "Gavin and Stacey" and it was reading about James' behaviour during this time that you realise just how arrogant he can be. And despite appologising profusly throughout the book I was left wondering at the end whether he meant it or whether he was just using the book as a method of PR to improve his image.

Also every person that James mentions in this book from the most famous actors and directors to the runners on various productions he's worked on has been (in James' opinion) the best person he has ever met and an honour to work with. Which I'm sure is very humbling to the people mentioned and nice for the reader to a certain extent. But lets be honest anybody who reads autobiographies are nosy gits and want the 'warts 'n all' stories. Which we didn't get at all in this book. Corden briefly mentioned his on off relationship with Sheridan Smith but failed to even mention his strained relationship with Mat Horne (And we know it's strained to say the least becuase Corden said as much on "Piers Morgan's Life Stories"). Now if James didn't really want to discuss this then to a certain degree I respect that. But if you're gonna release you're life story then don't sugar coat it.

There were some very good parts in this book though, but mostly they came in the first half when James was talking about his school days and his desperation to impress his peers. I felt particualarly sorry for James when he chose Music and Drama for his GCSE options and his head of year accused him of doing this becuase he was lazy and they were "doss" subjects depite James' protestations that he chose these options because he wanted to go into showbiz. I also liked reading about the area that James grew up in as it is the same area I have lived for my entire life and it was intersting reading about these familiar places. Another thing I enjoyed about reading about James' school days was that my Wife was the year below James at the smae school so I found myself asking her opinions of the teachers that were mentioned in the book. Especially the forementioned head of year.

But all in all despite being very enjoyable and having some very good moments. This book was basically James' tribute to everyone he's ever worked with and a half hearted apology to all those he's offended, which like I said never quite managed to come across as sincere and still maakes James appear quite arrogant. But that summary can be observed from the title alone. ...more

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Dec 12, 2012 Holly rated it 3 of 5 stars

I like celebrity autobiographies that don't try to hard to be introspective. This is just what a celeb bio should be, a collection of stories, in chronological order, with plenty of details about what he is most famous for, apologies for things he's realized he's done wrong and a few names dropped here and there. It was as good as a bio written at the ripe old age of 32 could be.

I do adore James Corden, and would watch him read the phone book.

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Feb 01, 2012 Claire Martin rated it 2 of 5 stars

A quick easy read. Interesting to read about the trials of making it as an actor, and as a massive Gavin & Stacey fan, it was good to read about how it came about, and was written. However, I didn't like the tone of the book so much, everyone mentioned was one of his biggest idols, each film in his top 10, it was a little tedious, it sat between needy and arrogant, which was a little weird. The book felt as though it was rushed, and judging by how he mentions his son as a day old at the begi ...more

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Jul 20, 2014 Megan Jones rated it 5 of 5 stars

This was a really fantastic and enjoyable autobiography. Corden brings his usual humour to it making it a laugh out loud book. What makes it different is that Corden admits his mistakes and regrets them. This was also written just after the birth of his son, which was the perfect time as he could reflect. If you are a fan of James Corden then definitely read this.

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Apr 10, 2014 Ellie rated it 4 of 5 stars

Very insitghtful to read about his past.

It gave me new-found respect for him - and I was already a massive fan.

It's great to see that he always stood up for himself (particularly standing up to Hollyoaks must have taken great strength)

He deserves all the wealth that he has, and I hope that he is a happy, and content man.

I wish him all the best.

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Nov 08, 2012 Sarah rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

They say to never meet your idols because you'll be disappointed and although James is not one of my idols, I did like him and thought he was refreshingly different in the celeb world. So I was disappointed to find that he was arrogant and not just in the period he admits to being so. I enjoyed the school stuff, although I can appreciate he must have been a nightmare to try and teach, but the celeb stuff left me cold. I just felt like it was a little bit whiny. Yes he's had struggles and as an o ...more

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Nov 11, 2014 Kirstie rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: read-in-2014

I think the title says it all with this autobiography. James Cordon is an attention seeker. He writes with a huge sense of self-importance, although in fairness he does say that he is constantly blown away by his success. I hope that parenthood has made him more aware of the other people in his life and how his constant need to be the centre of attention affects them.

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Apr 13, 2014 Lara rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: read-2014

A very honest autobiography by the co-creator and co-writer of the hit series Gavin & Stacey . Corden is always self-deprecatingly funny, and really allows the light to shine on his greatest triumphs and heart-breaking downfall. Great fun and a solid read. I look forward to the book that covers Corden's next 30 years.

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Sep 29, 2012 Verity Finch rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: non-fiction , auto-biography , fun , own

I've had a love-hate relationship with James Corden. I used to see him in newspapers and magazines and think he was a complete idiot, but then I watched Gavin & Stacey and kind of fell in love with him.

I bought this book on my kindle as a holiday read (for some reason I always think of auto-biographies as holiday reads, despite the fact they're obviously going to be really depressing in places!) and I was pretty bad company for the whole day I was reading it because I just didn't want to pu ...more

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May 02, 2014 Diane Dukes rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Well he does as he says on the book. Loves the attention. The book is very much like him. It can be very good, very funny. But then he can be the most irritating little shit as well. But I finished the book so it must have been readable. I enjoyed it and I laughed out loud occasionally. Three or four stars.

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Aug 07, 2012 Steve rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: biographies , non-fiction

I received this book as a present. I know James Corden isn't everyone's cup of tea, having been a little too ubiquitous and at times apparently cocky. I'd also be the first to admit that his output isn't all amazing, but Gavin and Stacey is one of the warmest comedy dramas I have seen.

I thought this book was a very honest account, and would have been difficult in parts for him to write I suspect. He doesn't shy away from some of his character flaws - see above - and this makes the biography all ...more

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Jul 06, 2014 Eleana Langley rated it 4 of 5 stars

I started reading this book as i was a massive fan of Gavin and Stacey. I finished reading this book as a massive fan of James! A very well told story of all the tales in his life, beautifully written, easy to follow and therefore a pleasure to read :)

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