[mustard]

Comedians autobiographies are something I so often start and then end up being disappointed. I never usually bother with celebrity autobiographies as so often they have no story to tell aside from that of being famous. I prefer 'real' people autobiographies about drug abuse, miserable childhoods and other such life journeys. I do however often pick up a comedians book if they are someone I like, in the hope that even though they don't necessarily have a story to tell, they will recount their life in an amusing way for my reading pleasure. So often I find I get half way through and leave them, but I got Michael McIntyres book from the charity shop the other day and I am smitten.
It is just like one long stand up set, you can hear his voice saying all of it as you read and it's not failed to make me laugh at least once a paragraph.

Just thought I'd share as it is a very good, funny and easy read that I would highly recommend, laughter is after all - the best medicine

Mustard x

[happyandy]

Hi Mustard

MM is not my fav comedian but at least he is better than Peter Kaye. I had more laughs being dx'd than watching one of his concerts. Yet Northern English types think he's the dogs bollocks. I just think he's bollocks. I watched him recently on Jonathan Ross and it was just painful to watch.

I like Jerry Sadowitz, Jimmy Carr, Jo brand and Lisa Lampenelli.

The last woman is outrageous an example

http://www.ebaumsworld.com/video/watch/961635/

Andy

[Scully]

Hello Mustard,

I read Michael McIntye's book a while ago, think I had it last Christmas, not the one just gone.

I too found I could hear him talking as I read the book, had me in hoots I must say.

Jo Brand is a great comedienne for me. Think she's great on 'Have I got news for you'. Definitely keeps them all in check.

Scully
x

[mustard]

I love Jo Brand too. Andy, are you a Bill Hicks fan? I love(d) Bill Hicks. That's interesting you don't like MM, what is it you don't like about him? I think he's great!
I also love Eddie Izzard, although am disappointed by his lack of humour on twitter!

I've not heard of Lisa Lampwotsit, will check her out, always after new comedy!

[angeltess]

Hi Mustard, I'm not a big fan of Michael McIntyre myself, but Bill Hicks - now you're talking. He is right up my street. He's funny, of course, but most of what he says is just so true. He's a bit of a hero to me, up there with John Lennon and Thomas Hardy. Sad he died so young.

Jan. xx.

[mustard]

Yeah it is a real shame, he really did live fast die young. He would've been 50 this year I believe. I did like his whole outlook on life.

[happyandy]

Ladies,

Bill Hicks is one of these trendy righty-on-comics where its more social commentary than joke telling. Serious types think he's funny, present company excluded of course. A mild smile at the cleverness at it all.

As far as MM is concerned, his voiced is irritating to start with.


Steven Wright is clever and funny



Andy

[angeltess]

I agree that it's Michael McIntyre's voice that irritates me, so I find it difficult to concentrate on his joke telling.

As for Bill Hicks, I stand by what I said - call me a serious type haha. It is more social commentary Andy, you're right, but most of his views are pretty astute and spot on. It's a shame more people in this world don't have the balls to speak out on controversial subjects as he has; it would be a far better place if they did.