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I'm a Joke and So Are You

Reflections on Humour and Humanity

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I'm a Joke and So Are You

By: Robin Ince
Narrated by: Robin Ince
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Evening Standard's the Best Comedy Books of the Year
2018 Skinny's Book of the Year, 2018

What better way to understand ourselves than through the eyes of comedians - those who professionally examine our quirks on stage daily?

In this touching and witty book, award-winning presenter and comic Robin Ince uses the life of the stand-up as a way of exploring some of the biggest questions we all face. Where does anxiety come from? How do we overcome imposter syndrome? What is the key to creativity? How can we deal with grief?

Informed by personal insights from Robin as well as interviews with some of the world's top comedians, neuroscientists and psychologists, this is a hilarious and often moving primer to the mind. But it is also a powerful call to embrace the full breadth of our inner experience - no matter how strange we worry it may be!

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Critic reviews

"Joyfully entertaining. Full of warmth, wisdom and affectionate delight in the wonder and absurdity of being human." (Observer)

"Funny, honest and heart-warming." (Matt Haig)

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An entertaining exploration of what it is to be human told from a stand ups perspective. If you enjoy live comedy there will be a quote or story told by a comedian you've seen, either live or on TV. Robin's experience as a presenter comes through in his relaxed but clear speaking.

Life, Death and the Universe

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A great book about comedy, comedians and the human mind in general. I will cerrainly give this a 2nd listen over the coming months.

Phenominal

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Lots of moments of recognition. Interesting and balanced reflections on the mind. Really worth a listen.

Thought provoking and entertaining

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if you like Robin Ince and like comedic psychology then this is the book for you. will liaten to this more than once.

great listen

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A really interesting discussion about mental health in the context of comedy. And the genius of Alan Moore too! Full of win. Robin is special, we need more like him.

far more than I expected

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You think you're not well in the head, then along comes Ince and pulls you back out .

Just when you think you're the only one

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I Loved it all , I wasn’t really ready for it to finish , could have been another few chapters at least

Very relatable and honest

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A deeply considered, witty, compelling and kaleidoscopic exploration of the human condition, from the comic's perspective but much, much more. Replete with moving insights: a pleasure to return to for joy, strength and bolstered resilience.

Profound embrace

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So thoughtful and interesting and delivered straight from the heart. A real labour of love from Robin Ince.

I enjoyed this so much

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Robin ince's work as a stand up I was aware of but never seen. got as part of a 2 4 1 deal. Excellent

Brilliant

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