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Small Man in a Book by Rob Brydon

debznfozbooks's review against another edition

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5.0

Ok, so this is the second autobiography where someone has gushed about their love for Jimmy Saville with no mention of what terrible things he did.

It’s always a bit mad when you read something about Saville in positive terms. So the question is. When was this written?

The publish date is 2011. We figured out what Saville was near the end of 2011. Ooooooh bad timing.

Otherwise what a great book. How lovely that we start with an idealised childhood. You never normally get that in an autobiography.

I love that he keeps going even when faced with rejection and being in the wrong career.

It’s so inspiring to see someone do so well in comedy who hasn’t gone the normal route of Oxbridge / Cambridge. If your good AND you have drive then it’s possible no matter where you come from.

Also Human Remains and Marion and Geoff will always be two of my favourite shows.


srhhelm's review against another edition

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funny inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

3.0

louamy999's review against another edition

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4.0

A wonderful read dampened slightly by the fact he stops at 2000, which seems to be the latest craze. I have always like Rob, and he comes across as very likeable as he tells his story of how he found fame.

queenie_literary2022's review against another edition

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slow-paced

3.0

em_nightreader's review against another edition

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lighthearted reflective medium-paced

3.5

briony99's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

2.75

_nem_'s review against another edition

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informative lighthearted reflective slow-paced

3.0

esshgee's review against another edition

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3.0

Obviously a "part 1" as this covers Brydon's childhood and early start up to the year 2000. Interesting in parts with a few laughs, but I haven't seen much of his early work so the stories behind the tv shows and movies are lost on me

bumsonseats's review against another edition

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2.0

Got better towards the last third of the book.

xsparky126x's review against another edition

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funny informative lighthearted reflective slow-paced

3.0