I haven’t read an autobiography/biography in quite a while. The other day, while browsing through a book store, we came across Michael McIntyre’s book, Life and Laughing- My Story. For those who may not know of him, Michael McIntyre is one of Britain’s best stand-up comedians. He has an amazing sense of humour, and has us laughing out loud at every line that he says. Both husband and I are hooked on his shows on the telly.
So going back to the bookstore, I saw the book, and casually mentioned to husband that it sure would be fun to read his book, given how funny he is. Husband agreed, and we moved on. Then last week, husband gifted me with it 🙂 It was all the more special because husband is the sort who rarely remembers anything of this sort!
To cut a long story short – I loved the book. Every line is a ‘laugh-out-loud’ line! Such a brilliant man, with such a wonderful sense of humour, and such a self depreciating style of expressing himself! He writes about his childhood, his smart sister, his parents, the love if his life – his wife. He writes about his failed efforts trying to attract the opposite sex, all through his teenage years. All those girls must be cursing their lack of foresight now 🙂
His struggles before he finally made it, drives home how difficult it is for someone trying to enter a career like this. There were times when he and his wife were deep in debt and deeply in love. Reading that phase of his life, I just kept hoping that something, someone would work a miracle and he would find success.And it did – it does all work out in the end. Despite his amazing success, he comes across as someone who is down-to-earth, with no signs of success having gone to his head.
I would give it a 5 on 5. Funny, deeply sentimental when talks about his dad, and his love for his wife. Romantic, oh so romantic at times. I especially loved the part where he wrote of how he courted his future wife. Poignant, and gripping, while being extremely funny. If you like his style of humour, you will love this book!
Leaving you with a clip of his work.
Seems like a fun read.. must remember to get it. Gosh, there are so many unread good books out there.. tough to keep up. 😦
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I know! The list of books keeps growing doesn’t it? The blogworld has been even more effective in growing my book list 🙂
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yeah the blog world contributes to the ever growing to-read list 😦 hehehe to be sad or to smile for this is a state of confusion at times 🙂
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this man is so funny and have u seen his shows he is always running and hopping on stage
He sure is funny 🙂 Yes, I love his shows! We can watch the same show again and again and laugh our guts out 🙂 Both husband and I are huge fans 🙂
I love his shows and the shows he does for Live in apollo .. he is a funny man .. i will see if i can get this book but i got all the dvd’s 🙂
I don’t have his DVDs – but will definitely pick them up 🙂
Bikram’s
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LOL, that guy sure is funny ! 😀 😀 😀
I have always like stand up comedians; thanks for introducing another one ! 😀 😀 Lemme find all his videos now ! 😀
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Glad you liked him 🙂 Look up his videos – he is hilarious!
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sounds funnily interesting… 🙂 will have to surely try this one 🙂
It is funny and cute and everything I would have expected – do give it a try 🙂
P.S. Same pinch on husband forgetting these little things 😉 but makes it special by remember them sometimes 🙂
Oh yes 🙂 I suspect, he has learnt to deliberately forget things, to make me appreciate it when he remembers – sometimes 🙂
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Sounds like an interesting read. Will check it out sometime. 🙂
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Hope you like it as much as I did 🙂
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reminded of a line by charlie chaplin
To truly laugh, you must be able to take your pain, and play with it!
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That makes loads of sense! Welcome here, S 🙂
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This is going to be a fun read… Thanks for sharing it with us… 🙂
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You are welcome, Tanishka 🙂
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now this book sounds fun 😀
will check it out 🙂
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Do let me know if you liked it 🙂
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OMG..he is hilarious..and what energy !!.Willd efinitely pick his book up.. but before that i am going to see more of his videos on youtube .thanks !
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His energy is amazing! He is one of the best! There are loads of his videos on youtube 🙂 Have fun 🙂
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Long since I hv read one such book too 🙂 Such a nice gift that is Smithu 🙂 Made the book all the more special no 🙂
deep in debt and deeply in love – liked the way u said it 🙂
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It is a wonderful read, Swaram 🙂 You should give it a try. And yes, it made it all the more special 🙂
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everytime I read your review-my “to read” list keeps growing longer. It’s great that u manage to keep up with ur reading-and share it with us too
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The one thing I do not compromise on, is my reading 🙂 Can’t do without reading. But I don’t review everything I read – that would take way too much effort 😦 Only the ones I feel are worth sharing 🙂
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I love to read such funny auto biographies.. thanks for intro Smitha 🙂
I checked in flipkart.. and it is too pricey here 😦
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