Great purchase. Really like his arrogance and British humor ...
352804
Great purchase.  Really like his arrogance and British humor and ways...  It is great to see a series devoid of X-rated material...violence, nudity, or language.  I am not a prude but enjoy relaxed viewing without concern for who else is in the room.  .
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If you are not laughing at this man, you are seriously disturbed or...you are conservative and/or hardcore Christian. He is vulgar, crass and still, a charming, hilarious man. Caught his first special on Showtime one night, nearly p**d my pants laughing...and I DO NOT laugh out loud. Next to Katt Williams, he is the funniest. Though they do tend to run a bit long, his stories are funny as all get out. His comedic timing is flawless. If you have a no holds barred attitude, u will not regret this purchase.
4602858
Author is witty and has a British dry sense of humor (which I loved). Topics can be dubious but Mr. Bainton inserted his own personal commentary in a delightfully entertaining way.
2429305
Perfect gag gift for the lazy American. My husband loves it! Haha.
2057680
funny and laugh out book. If you understand the british words and humour !
4469537
Comedy is the hardest things to do, because what we each laugh out is often very different.  I think some Americas maybe don't get Katie MacAlister because her humour it more geared to the droll, slapslick Brit quirkiness.  I love that.  Fawlty Towers, Blackadder, Are you Being Served, Keeping Up Appearances.  Often hit with hard belly laughs for me, but Yanks go they think it too much.  All I can say is Say No More>>>if you don't like that was want to pull hair and scream and TRASH a good writers for PERSONAL reasons, they just don't buy the book.  You know what you are getting with Katie Maclister.  So to those lacking their recent humour update...flake off, the rest of us enjoy the touch of British farce and think it delightfully refreshing.
I enjoy the really happy feeling I have reading this book.  So big thumbs up!
2430287
I love the man and his sense of humor. Buy the book. Go to his gallery. Free your mind, people.
4935653
Fantastic and hilarious show. Great to see the entire series in one box. Reminds me of a British version of Flight of the Conchords.
159949
I have,nt quite finished reading this wonderful autobiography.
It is well written and full of the humour and brilliance he has
shown in his many series, yet he comes across as a very humble
man. I would imagine it would appeal most to those readers who
are familiar with all his comedy series, as well as the more
recent 'Inspector Frost' series in which he played the aforesaid
quite brilliantly.
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I loved it.

Yes, I know that most of this material is recycled from John's long career.  That is why I bought it- kind of a 'best-of'.  Actually, he  didn't perform enough of the Chinese buffet bit for that qualification.

I saw him on ComedyCentral and had to have this.  I've been peeing myself listening to old bits replayed on XM Radio, and saw the tv special / dvd.

Most of his work is not 'dirty', but after watching this with my in-laws, I realized he does swear a few times on the DVD.

I especially liked how he has freshened up some material with new references;  he mentions his time 'in a dress' a few times, (he performed in Hairspray) - and compares his family to the "March of the Penguins" as they queue up for cruise ship dining.

I'd buy it again - especially at Amazon's price.
1734046
I laughed a lot all the way to the end.  Felt like being in Britain again.  Good stuff from a REAL cop!
1541088
Love the hapless actor Charles Paris. He has given me giggles, chuckles and laughs, probably annoying others present in restaurants. Simon Brett Thanks..
4875104
This was one of three books I downloaded on my Kindle before my beach vacay, and I don't remember what prompted me to buy it other than the fact that I've been fascinated by British comic Russell Brand ever since he married (and, alas, subsequently divorced) Katy Perry. His memoir is sometimes laugh-out-loud funny, not in an Internet lol way, but in a real-life, chuckling-out-loud on the airplane or in your empty hotel room way. His writing style is a lot like [what little I know of] his speaking style -- veddy British. There were times I felt I should have been eating a newspaper cone full of chips whilst sipping some Earl Grey. Luckily, most chapters have a British-to-American glossary at the end to decode some of the more mystifying but still funny references. (It will be helpful to remember throughout that every time he says "bird" he means "girl." His British version of "chick," I suppose, but it still threw me...) Like all good comedians, he's a bit of a tortured genius. He's also consistently funny, honest about his foibles and best of all doesn't take even his dark times too seriously. I love how much he loves his mom... I mean "mum." And how he refuses to bad-mouth his exes, or much of anyone, really. Pretty rare for a hilarious comic. If you like Russell's stand-up, I can't imagine you wouldn't love Booky Wook. You'll even embrace the silly title. It's the perfect beach or any-other-time read. I'm already looking forward to Booky Wooks 2 and 3.
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Quintessential Grumpy, in his famous pose. There is a bit of grumpy in all of us and I had to
have this piece. A good deal and a great seller made this acquisition very pleasant. I should
note here to that grumpy is a numbered ltd. edition I particularly like this pose, as there is no
base, he's just standing on his own two feet. Don't miss out on this one, you will like him.
2865680
Great addition to the collection. If you're a fan of the series, then you can't go wrong. If you're not.....its bawdy British humor, and worth checking out!
1454838
AWESOME film. Loved every minute of it. But fair warning: If you don't find British humor funny - then this isn't for you.

This is UK dark comedy at its absolute warm-from-the-tap finest.

Would have never guessed Bill Nighy could be the lead actor - never. Especially after seeing him in the Underworld series. But wow - given the opportunity, the man has the cool styling and elegance of Cary Grant. Admittedly he's not the looker type, but he makes up for it in pure panache. Will never see him as a pure second player again. That Director Jonathan Lynn saw this is, in my opinion, a true stroke of brilliance.

Not being a Harry Potter fan, I have never seen any of the films. So this was my first exposure to Rupert Grint. This guy is hilarious! Played his role as the fumbling slacker turned apprentice assassin perfectly. Kid has some serious acting chops - I hope his career path follows a similar UK actor that I enjoy watching - Simon Pegg.

And another first for me - my first Emily Blunt film. Not only is she stunning - she's incredibly funny! A lethal combination - no pun intended. The world is her oyster and she certainly deserves it. Looking forward to more from this young actress.

Can't say enough good things about this film. The one single drawback - pet lovers be warned. (hands raised in defense)
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I was a fan of his drawings from facebook and now- THE JOY! I get to put this hilarious book of his comics and hilariously funny brain on my coffee table. I promise that if you pick this up, you will find yourself reading until you are done. SOOOOOO funny. Great job, great purchase, I highly recommend!!