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Frank Skinner

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 Frank Skinner is undoubtedly one of the funniest and most successful comedians appearing on British screens. Born Chris Collins in 1957, he grew up in the West Midlands where he inherited his father's passion for football, a West Bromich Albion supporter, along with a liking for alcohol. Expelled from school at 16, Frank held various jobs, later going on to gain an MA in English Literature.

Nurturing a serious drinking problem from the age of 14, Frank eventually turned to Catholicism in 1987 and hasn't had a drink since. He performed his first stand-up gig in December 1987. His first television appearance in 1988 met with fits of laughter from the audience and 131 complaints, including one from cabinet minister Edwina Currie. He met fellow comedian David Baddiel in 1990, and the two went on to share a flat throughout the early 90's and to create the hit TV series Fantasy Football League. Winner of the prestigious Perrier Award at the Edinburgh Festival, Skinner's is a unique mixture of laddish and philosophical humour which has won him the prime time ITV show The Frank Skinner Show. Here, for the first time, Frank candidly tells us of the highs and lows of his fascinating life and career.

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"It's his poignant portrait of his working-class youth that makes it a classic of its kind." ( Guardian)
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Very funny indeed! if you are a Frank Skinner fan this is a must.

oooh Matrix

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A must read for any Frank Skinner fan loved every word of it just wanted more

loved it

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I absolutely loved this book. I’ve always liked frank skinner and watched his shows growing up. But his back story had me howling with laughter one minute and cringing at his perfect descriptive recall of his life experiences the next. So very funny, I really loved it.

Gloriously uncouth

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Really enjoyed it, Frank is a real down - to-earth bloke with great wit. It's a shame it wasn't longer, - which he might have heard a few times.

Monologues of a very funny man

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it's nice when they read their own biography. And I find Frank has away of speaking to you where it almost feels like you've come home day sat yourself on the sofa with Frank next to you and he starts by ' you wouldn't believe what happend to me ...

awesomely

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I'd agree with the review from The Guardian - it's the early years, before he became famous, that are of the most interest here. His heavy drinking in seventies Birmingham are portrayed honestly and unflinchingly, with the feeling coming through that for all its seeming drudgery, he was happiest then. Once he becomes famous I became less interested and felt that the 'Three Lions' story went on a bit. They didn't win, Frank, get over it. I look forward to the next installment because, from what is written here, Skinner still has a lot to say about fame and coming to terms with it, and maybe he'll do this once his star begins to diminish a bit.

A Life Like Frank's

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Very well read and very entertaining as Frank usually is i loved it
Not very long so i listened to it all in one afternoon . I would recommend it if you love Frank Skinner

Entertaining

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Great funny stories, but too much missing to be considered an autobiography. A cd length really. Well worth a listen, but maybe not worth my one credit for the month. Buy the cd instead!

Funny, but short

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Brilliantly honest
Stealthy funny
Resonating and vivid memories
Leaves you wanting more.
Too short….. Far too short

What a Goat!!

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If you love Frank Skinner and his comedy, you’ll enjoy definitely enjoy this. Some reviews suggest this is offensive? It’s about his life - and the stories are honest and funny. What you’d expect from a comedians biography!?
Maybe a little bit short but it’s a great listen.

Honest, Funny and Enjoyable!

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