Funny People by Roy Smiles
25/06/2011 … In the Happy Families of life, what else could Mr Smiles be, other than a comedy writer? Briefly in a double-act called Smiles and Kemp, Roy has forged a much more…
2011 Books
Reviews of books about comedy, including biographies of comedians old and new, and (occasionally) books by comedians. To have a book considered for review, send a copy to Chortle, 112 Norman Road, London, E11 4RL.
Sat 25 June 2011
Wed 15 June 2011
Stand Up And Deliver by Andy Kind
15/06/2011 … There are, undoubtedly books around on the experiences of being a comedian that are more emotive, or more inspirational than Andy Kind’s.
Mon 13 June 2011
Dave Gorman vs The Rest Of The World
13/06/2011 … Dave Gorman’s books follow a fairly well-established pattern now.
Thu 09 June 2011
Life Of (Brian) Jesus, by Julian Doyle
09/06/2011 … It’s not often we review an alterative religious tract on the pages of Chortle.