'It's not like other comedians' memoirs. It's funny.' Guardian
Born in Liverpool, the only child of Communist parents, Alexei moved to London in 1971 to attend Chelsea Art School. He became the first MC of the Comedy Store and later the Comic Strip. After years of stand-up, television, sitcoms, films and even a hit single, he published his first highly acclaimed collection of short stories. BARCELONA PLATES was followed by THE DOG CATCHER, two novels: OVERTAKEN and THE WEEPING WOMEN HOTEL and a novella, MISTER ROBERTS. This is his first work of non-fiction.
It's not like other comedians' memoirs. It's funny. - GuardianAs strange and fascinating as any fiction . . . This would be excellent even if it weren't by someone famous - The TimesFascinating and hugely entertaining - TelegraphSayle's book has charm and substance, both as memoir and history. - Times Literary SupplementA great memoir of a strange childhood. "Just let me read you this bit" funny. - Frank Cottrell BoyceThe brilliant satires on modern life of Alexei Sayle (the only comedian worth his salt as a novelist) are contemporary gems. - Tim Lott, IndependentThis touching, elegantly written memoir stands out... He looks back on his unconventional youth with comic bewilderment - Independent on SundayA fascinating and entertaining memoir about growing up with parents who were staunch communists - Daily Telegraph
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