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Alan Carr Autobiography
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Alan Carr
The brilliantly funny and inimitable Alan Carr tells his life story in his own words, from growing up in a football-mad family in Northampton to his rise to become one of Britain’s best-loved comedians.‘Puberty had been unkind. Whereas it had come in the night and left the other boys with chiselled, stubbly chins and deep masculine voices, I’d been left with a huge pair of
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Hardcover
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320 pages
Published
October 6th 2008
by HarperCollins
(first published January 1st 2008)
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Working in a hospital means the staff room is full of old Heat, Now and OK magazines... mags I'd rather poke my own eyeballs out with than read! So I was horrified to find I'd forgotten my book and faced 30 minutes of Jordan & Peter or Kerry Katona's thin/Kerry Katona's fat stories. I went to the newsagent on site and it was slim pickings. Michael Jackson has just died, so it was pretty much wall to (off the) wall Michael Biographys, with that rubbish book Twilight which subsequently became
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I dare say that most Australians would not have heard of Alan Carr. I happened upon him by accident online. I saw a few episodes of his show "Chatty Man" and enjoyed it. Usually I find campness to be rather irritating but Alan is genuinely funny. His autobiography is funny, as you would expect, but also rather honest and sobering in regards to his dealing with his sexuality, growing up. He is often self effacing and not afraid to talk about the terrible attack of anxiety he gets before shows. I
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Had one of those days where my brain wouldn't work and my eyes wouldn't work across a page. So picked this up - it had been left in my room by a housemate.
I thought wow I can't believe I'm doing this - I don't particularly like Alan Carr as a comedian (just isn't my kinda comedy). However I must admit I was secretly surprised, while not the nest written autobiography I have read. It was funny, engaging and I find myself liking Alan Carr - just him not his comedy still.
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I thought wow I can't believe I'm doing this - I don't particularly like Alan Carr as a comedian (just isn't my kinda comedy). However I must admit I was secretly surprised, while not the nest written autobiography I have read. It was funny, engaging and I find myself liking Alan Carr - just him not his comedy still.
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I was excited to read this as I really enjoy Alan Carr's comedy, fortunately this book has the same humour you find in his acts. He writes very much as he speaks, you can almost hear him in your head as you read it. For anyone who likes Alan Carr it's a must read.
Alan Carr isnt really a man who needs and review you either love or hate him. Written from Alans few this is as funny as you would expect it to be. Light reading for when you need a laugh & have no time for intense concentration.
A lovely, warm and honest story of Alan Carrs' early days. From unambitious student, through soul destroying call centre jobs to television personality and presenter. This autobiography stops at the point of his first presenting job on the Friday Night Project.
This is the first such book that I have read and I'm now likely to read others. I found it lovely to take a trip down someone's very personal memory lane. I feel honoured that anybody would be willing to share such personal memories at all ...more
This is the first such book that I have read and I'm now likely to read others. I found it lovely to take a trip down someone's very personal memory lane. I feel honoured that anybody would be willing to share such personal memories at all ...more
This made me laugh, out loud, on the beach like a loser.
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Alan Carr's autobiography. I have only just recently become a fan of Alan Carr (unfortunately I never delved into the delights of 'Friday Night Project') - nevertheless, I find him extremely funny and was expecting the book to be a 'laugh-a-minute' book. It wasn't but that didn't really spoil things as the whole book was still enjoyable to read.
At the moment, my baby daughter shares our bedroom and bedtime is the only time I get to read....I found it quite impossible at times NOT to laugh out lo ...more
At the moment, my baby daughter shares our bedroom and bedtime is the only time I get to read....I found it quite impossible at times NOT to laugh out lo ...more
Alan Carr's autobiography. I have only just recently become a fan of Alan Carr (unfortunately I never delved into the delights of 'Friday Night Project') - nevertheless, I find him extremely funny and was expecting the book to be a 'laugh-a-minute' book. It wasn't but that didn't really spoil things as the whole book was still enjoyable to read.
At the moment, my baby daughter shares our bedroom and bedtime is the only time I get to read....I found it quite impossible at times NOT to laugh out lo ...more
At the moment, my baby daughter shares our bedroom and bedtime is the only time I get to read....I found it quite impossible at times NOT to laugh out lo ...more
I do love Alan Carr but I wasn’t sure I could see him as an author, even of his own autobiography. I picked up Look who it is!: My Story by Alan Carr as I do all autobiographies because I like the person or they interest me.
The book follows Alan’s life as an awkward child to just when his comedy career is really taking off. Of which he is very honest about – which I love.
He shares his school days with a distinctive comic loathing, doesn’t try to hide the fact at all that he was lazy at universit ...more
The book follows Alan’s life as an awkward child to just when his comedy career is really taking off. Of which he is very honest about – which I love.
He shares his school days with a distinctive comic loathing, doesn’t try to hide the fact at all that he was lazy at universit ...more
Not as funny as the likes of Peter Kay's and Michael McIntyre's books but just as informative. I loved reading about how hard it is to break into professional stand up comedy and that if you're not sucesful you could be forever condemend to the likes of the comedy club and jongluers. It was also interesting to read just how uptight a lot of comedians actually are behind the scenes, especially the ones who still haven't made it onto the professional circuit. Also treading about the Edingburgh fes
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An enjoyable read from a very likeable ,funny,but modest man.
The introduction however was dry ,and I was worried I might not get on with it ,however once past this introduction,it flew!
I wonder if it would of been better if he had not bothered with an introduction at all,just start from his childhood memories?
His insight into the world of growing up as an gay adolescent ,call centres, to stand up comedy is lighthearted but honest.
Being to be a stand up comedian is certainly not for the faint hea ...more
The introduction however was dry ,and I was worried I might not get on with it ,however once past this introduction,it flew!
I wonder if it would of been better if he had not bothered with an introduction at all,just start from his childhood memories?
His insight into the world of growing up as an gay adolescent ,call centres, to stand up comedy is lighthearted but honest.
Being to be a stand up comedian is certainly not for the faint hea ...more
3.5. It was pretty funny, even though his anecdotes aren't very exciting itself, he somehow makes it funny, although I'm obviously biased because I'm a fan. It was an easy, fun read, although I didn't get some of the British lingo/cultural references and I do wish it had written more about his celebrity meets or of his time on TV. I thought this book was written after he started Chatty Man, but it wasn't, which was a shame.
One of the few biographies that have managed to keep my attention all the way through. I listened to the man himself reading it aloud on audiology. which turned out to be the best choice I made. Hearing Alan Carr talk about his life made it all the more wonderful and hilarious to listen to. I will definitely listen again in the future.
5 out of 5 stars!
5 out of 5 stars!
I'd never seen the Friday Night Project or anything else with Alan Carr, but was dragged to his live show (Tooth Fairy tour) by our nephew. Absolutely brilliant night of comedy ensued and I am now a fan.
With any "celeb" autobiography you probably need to be a fan to pick it up in the first place. Certainly Carr's childhood and upbringing weren't particularly exceptional, nor his time at university and gap year travel. It's not at all introspective, although he writes quite touchingly about reali ...more
With any "celeb" autobiography you probably need to be a fan to pick it up in the first place. Certainly Carr's childhood and upbringing weren't particularly exceptional, nor his time at university and gap year travel. It's not at all introspective, although he writes quite touchingly about reali ...more
My Story follows Alan's early life up to him getting on the Friday Night Project. Most of it is about him growing up - his football crazy dad, family holidays and uni life. It also charts some of his highs - going travelling - to the lows - demeaning jobs. It then goes onto his first forays into comedy and some really cringe-worthy gigs (including seeing Russell Brand's willy on stage!)But gradually through perseverance and a strong spine he manages to get a name for himself in comedy. Alan come
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It’s great how Alan has managed to muddle his way into a successful career. It’s because he’s very funny. His early life wasn’t especially exotic but he writes about it so wonderfully you get sucked in to his story.
May 01, 2010
chucklesthescot
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5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
celebrity gossip fans,anyone who wants a good laugh
This was a fantastic read.I don't watch Alan Carr on TV but I still loved this.Lots of us can relate to being the geeky outsider that nobody liked,stuck in crappy jobs while you dream of stardom and glory,going on holidays from hell and suffering the dodgy stomach that inevitably happens while you are on a long bus trip.I laughed like mad when he talked about trying not to appear gay while working in industrial factories and screwing it up by drooling at a French lorry driver and dancing to YMCA
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This book is not, exactly, gripping, nor is it enormously hilarious; at best it’s an easy to read, comical in parts book with no real story line.
I have read a few autobiographies, all of which have been filled with fascinating anecdotes – only people with truly interesting lives should be allowed to write about them otherwise you are left feeling you are talking to a lonely man down the pub, who is boring you about the time he worked in a call centre and everyone did a Mexican wave. Fascinating ...more
I have read a few autobiographies, all of which have been filled with fascinating anecdotes – only people with truly interesting lives should be allowed to write about them otherwise you are left feeling you are talking to a lonely man down the pub, who is boring you about the time he worked in a call centre and everyone did a Mexican wave. Fascinating ...more
Too scattered
I am a fan of Alan Carr however, I thought that this book was badly written. I felt like no one had proof read it before it was published.
I am a fan of Alan Carr however, I thought that this book was badly written. I felt like no one had proof read it before it was published.
Enjoyable with some true Alan Carr hilarious moments and tales from his real life. I expected it to be funny throughout but it is of course a biography and got a little deep too.
This was brilliantly witty, hilarious and naughty! Alan Carr has got a natural flow about he's writing with his amazing humour coming through perfectly! x
I was both surprised and disappointed by this book. To begin with I was a little disappoined because I didn't find it as funny as I thought I would. Having read other autobiographies where I found myself laughing out loud frequently, this only happened once or twice during Alan Carr's. I think mainly that's because with some comedians it's the way they tell their jokes, rather than just the words they use. On the other hand, I found it really interesting reading about all the jobs he's had and t
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Needed a laugh and thought this would do the trick and it did not disappoint, it was a good read that had me laughing and kept my interest.
An absolutely brilliant book. Totally hilarious, and such an easy and addictive read. So gutted it just stopped dead at the end, so i'm guessing he'll write a second book at some stage, possible 'Look Who It Still Is?' lol. I totally recommend this book. I LOVE IT! It's been a while since i've read a book, and howled with laughter when I read it. I never thought much of this guy when I first started seeing him on tv, but since he's been on Friday/Sunday Night Project, he's grown on me (and not i
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Preferred first two thirds of book - before he became famous/ a celebrity.
Entertaining from start to finish with laugh out loud moment aplenty.
Apr 27, 2014
Samantha Rich
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3 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
autobiographies
High 3, just not quite a 4. I very much enjoyed it though :)
What a nice autobiography! Alan Carr remains one of my favorite British television personalities and I certainly got a few laughs from this book.
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