Life and Laughing

My Story

By: Michael McIntyre

Narrated by: Michael McIntyre

Length: 7 hrs and 45 mins

Publisher's summary

The riveting, poignant and remarkably honest biography from Britain's biggest comedy star, Michael McIntyre, brought to you by Penguin.

His debut stand-up DVD, Live & Laughing, was the fastest selling of all time.

Now he hosts his own BAFTA nominated BBC1 series, Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow, and has won the British Comedy Award for Best Live Stand-up.

But how did he get there?

In his compelling autobiography, Michael McIntyre reveals all.

With deeply personal and captivating narration, Michael unveils his incredible journey: from his showbiz roots, to his appalling attempts to attract the opposite sex, to going from selling just one ticket at the Edinburgh Festival to half a million at his last tour.

Written and narrated by Michael himself, Life and Laughing is the hilarious performance and life story from one of the country's most loved comics.

©2010 Michael McIntyre (P)2010 Penguin Audio

entertaining and funny

made you feel like you got to know the man behind the scene. which is important when reading a biography

funny man

really enjoyed hearing Michael's story although not the language at times. good to have him narrate himself as it really was him telling his story. it was like he was having a conversation with you

Exceptional

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Never heard of Mr McIntyre before though. He should come to the Caribbean. He reminds me of Paul Keens Douglas and other great comedic performers.
This book was touching. The sad moment we're genuinely sad but the highpoints were great.

Hilarious and motivational!

I’m a huge fan of Michael McIntyre, who’s probably seen every clip of him that exist on YouTube. Therefore I had high expectations- and this book preceded them. I listen to audiobooks as I walk to and from university, and if you do the same, be prepared to be that seemingly crazy person who laughs alone in public. I had no idea of how much Michael has been through in his life, but he manages to make even the sad parts funny. I’ll probably listen to this book again in a year just because the stories are so good.

Such a great listen!

I know he says in the beginning of the book that he wishes people read it instead of listening to it, but Michael McIntyre needs to be HEARD. I highly recommend this book. I loved getting to hear about where he came from and see the struggles that he faced and eventually overcame. Hard work = success. Love it.

He is fantastic

love him as a comedian and loved hearing him tell his story, the challenges and the triumphs

Very enjoyable

Perfect that it’s read by Michael himself. He’s so funny. Most enjoyable account of his road to fame. The highs: the lows and the in between. Light reading. Highly recommended

Some laughs and some tears, a good listen

I loved this audiobook. Have become a fan of Michael McIntyres comedy and found it a really interesting story of how he got to where he is today. It is not a book of all laughs, I had tears at times, but was an inspirational story by someone who has faced a lot to get his success. Read brilliantly by Michael himself. Would recommend.

Brilliant

Great Book. It is very well read, shows a lot of personality. I highly recommend it!

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If you could sum up Life and Laughing in three words, what would they be?

A fabulous funny and honest story of Micheal's life and made personal by his own narration.

What did you like best about this story?

The honesty

Which character – as performed by Michael McIntyre – was your favorite?

himself

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When he was at the limit of financial disaster and his luck turned with the Royal Variety Performance.

Any additional comments?

Anyone would like this bio, particularly those who have seen Michael McIntyre shows.