I don't know, something about an amazing writer who happens to be a man can write about the stupidity of the way the world reacts to women doing anythI don't know, something about an amazing writer who happens to be a man can write about the stupidity of the way the world reacts to women doing anything just makes me love them that tiny bit more, y'know?
"Remember, you once said, Lije, that people sometimes mistake their own shortcomings for those of society and want to fix the Cities because the do"Remember, you once said, Lije, that people sometimes mistake their own shortcomings for those of society and want to fix the Cities because the don't know how to fix themselves."...more
Money makes people rich; it is a fallacy to think it makes them better, or even that it makes them worse.
"After my wife was killed in that pogromiMoney makes people rich; it is a fallacy to think it makes them better, or even that it makes them worse.
"After my wife was killed in that pogromin Russian I came to England with only my tools, and when I saw the white cliffs of Dover... I said, 'God, today I don't believe in you anymore." "What did God say?" Dodger asked. "Mmm, God said to me, 'I understand, Solomon, let me know when you change your mind."
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I feel that later Rebus-retired possibly going to die soon Rebus-is much better [Quick review from memory before I re-read and review at a later date:
I feel that later Rebus-retired possibly going to die soon Rebus-is much better than actually on the police force Rebus. But, he's Rebus, so he's good no matter how old.]...more
Jennifer Saunders is a British Comedienne, actress, writer, west-end show creator and general National Treasure. She's also survived cancer.
Let's cut Jennifer Saunders is a British Comedienne, actress, writer, west-end show creator and general National Treasure. She's also survived cancer.
Let's cut to the chase: this is exactly what an auto-biography should be like. I will admit that I only read sports or comedian bios simply because I am in love with athletes and comedians will always write something funny. It's in their bones, the pun is 100% intended. They should also not be taken too seriously. Piling on 300 pages of serious happ'nings in the back catalogue of your life is pretty boring. Do you want to sit down with Jennifer Saunders, the fat one from French & Saunders, and listen to her tell you, in minute detail, every single second of the way her husband proposed to her? DO YOU? No. You want her to be awesome and share the hilarious stuff in her life, some heart-breaking moments mixed in just to keep it grounded, just as comedy should be.
I am slightly biased. I'm going to admit that right here, right now. I love Jennifer. I love her husband more. I wish I was married to him. Even though he's mega bald. I also hate autobiographies unless they're funny (or related to a hawt piece of totty who places Cricket or Rugby. Let's glaze over that thought for a moment and put it aside.) I think that's the entire point of an autobiography, in my opinion. Here we are not getting massive family tree explanations. Do you actually know the name and job title of your best friends Grandparents? Probably not. Do you want to know Jennifer's Grandparents names and job titles? WHY ON EARTH FOR. To keep this light, I will not indulge myself in a life-long rant about the Sleb Culture we have engrossed ourselves in.
Instead I will list a few things that you should expect from this book... A quick rush through Jennifer Saunders life, stopping off at The Comic Strip Presents... French and Saunders, Absolutely Fabulous, Jam and Jerusalem and Viva Forever. Plus some weird film idea she nearly but didn't write for Goldie Hawn with Ruby Wax. Some good snaps. An hilarious telling of Jennifer's mummy having a stroke. Lots of animals. "Being on Comedy Tour" anecdotes that involve Cher.
No, it isn't an in-depth look at one of the best comedians that has come out of England. No, it isn't exactly in chronological order most of the time. No, it doesn't give you an minute-by-minute explanation of how Ade proposed to her.
But it does give you something: Laughter. The most important thing for a comedian to give.
Incidentally, Dawn French has a bio out too: Dear Fatty. So does Rik Mayall. Ade doesn't. Neither does Nigel, Alexei or Peter. All in good time, though. I hope.
Two dragons walk in to a bar. One dragon says, "It's hot in here." The other says, "Shut your mouth."Two dragons walk in to a bar. One dragon says, "It's hot in here." The other says, "Shut your mouth."...more
A book on the origins of magic and religion on Earth: read for reference work. Quite dense and hard to work through: almost certain I haven't read theA book on the origins of magic and religion on Earth: read for reference work. Quite dense and hard to work through: almost certain I haven't read the whole thing, but have dipped in and out to get inspiration. Good for anyone interested in Folklore and Myth, especially in Britain....more
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Series was stale and repetitive by the end. Read some recent ones to find out if[Quick review from memory before I re-read and review at a later date:
Series was stale and repetitive by the end. Read some recent ones to find out if that has changed? Was never that much of a fan of Temperance anyway. That name though.]...more
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No memory. Though I recall I stopped reading these books not that far in to the [Quick review from memory before I re-read and review at a later date:
No memory. Though I recall I stopped reading these books not that far in to the series. The all felt samey: oh, the bones, the bones. Maybe try them again in the future.]...more
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No memory of specific book plot, though I recall I found the series repetitive a[Quick review from memory before I re-read and review at a later date:
No memory of specific book plot, though I recall I found the series repetitive and dull toward the end. Perhaps one to revisit if I need a dose of crime thriller.]...more
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