Author:Ronnie Corbett
A true great of British comedy, Ronald ‘Ronnie’ Corbett, is hailed as one of the finest comedians of his generation.
Son of an Edinburgh baker, Ronnie rose to fame as one half of the infamous Two Ronnies alongside Ronnie Barker. Known for his versatility, quick-wit, family-friendly dialogue, and meandering monologues, Corbett was a staple of British television for more than 50 years. In his autobiography, he tells the complete story, from his school technique of estimating the height of a girl before daring to ask her to dance, to his days as a night club barman in London, and finally, to his decades long career as a stand-up and sitcom star. Including tales of how he first met David Frost, John Cleese and Michael Palin, this book is written with all of Ronnie’s trademark warmth and wit.
Celebrating his life and career, this is Ronnie’s own honest and definitive account of his truly dramatic journey.
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—— NMEOne hell of a read
—— Classic RockA forensic, detailed and beautifully researched history of the Stone Roses.... full of new stuff
—— John HarrisFor the casual listener, or die-hard fanatic, this is a genuine masterpiece
—— What Hi-Fi? Sound & VisionThis is the one Stone Roses book fans will want to read. Copies of this superb biography will not remain on shop shelves for long
—— The BooksellerAn era-defining, definitive biography
—— QA loving and detailed biog
—— MojoCute on the machinations of the industry and internal band politics
—— The Times, Book of the WeekBrilliant... forensically put together
—— Gordon Smart , XFMThe real pleasure of his beguiling, meandering narrative is not the destination but the rococo scenery en route. ****
—— Francis Wheen , Mail on Sunday