• May I Have Your Attention Please?

  • By: James Corden
  • Narrated by: James Corden
  • Length: 10 hrs and 8 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (1,322 ratings)

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May I Have Your Attention Please?

By: James Corden
Narrated by: James Corden
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As far back as he can remember James Corden has only ever wanted to be in one place: in front of you, doing something to make you laugh, cry, shout, or giggle uncontrollably. At the age of 4, he grandstanded throughout his baby sister’s christening, standing on a chair in front of the whole congregation, pulling faces and cracking everyone up. Despite himself, the vicar was impressed. And from then on he couldn’t get enough of the spotlight, even when it always seemed to avoid him. Throughout his teens, he and his Dad trudged up and down towards London, getting closer and closer to landing a gig, only to be told ‘No’ at the last stage. But he never gave up and soon found his whole life turned upside down and inside out by his experience as one Alan Bennett’s History Boys. From that moment forth, he’s never looked back.

May I Have Your Attention Please? is the warm, cheeky, surprisingly honest and hilarious story of one of our most popular comedy talents. From his antics as one of the founding players of his high-school’s first ever rugby team to gaining recognition in the West End, to nationwide fame as the loveably loud Smithy in the award-winning Gavin and Stacey, this is a tenderly told story of what it’s like to try, try and try again and - happily - get there in the end.

©2011 James Corden (P)2011 Random House Audiobooks

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"A funny, interesting & genuine account’ 5 stars." (Daily Express)

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James is lovely

Love this book! I only knew of James from the Late Late show. I love the show and find him hilarious, so I thought I would give this a try. I love hearing celebrity back stories and how they became successful (it’s so inspiring).

This book was very entertaining! I loved listening to it on my way to and from college. I would definitely recommend this audiobook to a friend!

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Boring

struggled to finish, it was very boring, it not what I was expecting at all.

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Love Him Even More

Yes, James Cordon is hilariously funny, yet he is also kind, sensitive and dedicated. This book is gut honest as James shows his strengths, weaknesses failures and successes. I hoped always hoped that he had an opportunity to act on Broadway. There is no ego in his story and it is clear that he was and is ready and willing to pay his dues. From the first time I heard him sing, I have not been able to get enough of James Cordon. He is talented in everything he does and he can do it all.

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Great story and very engaging

I originally got this book for my wife and had a listen and I was hooked.
Never knew much about James but his story resonated with me on many levels.
He has overcome bias, bullies and a range of other challenges.
He talks about how he overcame these and went from nothing to what he is today.
A bit of trouble maker himself it would seem but all in fun I should say.
Thoroughly enjoyed ever chapter and the fact he read it just made it so much more engaging.
Cheers James - your a good egg.

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Amazing! But warning...

Please don’t listen to this book while at work in a cubicle surrounded by coworkers. It’s just too dang funny to not laugh out loud!!! I learned this the hard way several times.

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Moving and inspirational

I’ve been a fan of James before I read this, and I first saw him on the late late show when interviewing one direction. He made me laugh and smile so much that he became an addiction. I started watching a crap ton of his videos, then started watching movies he’s been in. It amazed me how kind and down to earth he was. This book has really shown even more how REAL he is. It’s so honest, it’s even self-deprecating at times. But he dosent’ even try to make excuses or say it in a way that makes you feel sorry for him. He just says it how it is. It’s made me laugh, cry, and I feel like I was there with him for a crazy ride. As an inspiring actress, this has given me great advice for the future after I graduate, but he never even lists anything as advice. He just leaves a humble example, his life.

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Love James Corden,but this book SUCKED!

Let me start off by saying I absolutely adore James Corden, But this book was so bad. Painful to finish. I kept on thinking that it would get better with each chapter but it didn’t. It was filled with boring childhood memories. And wasn’t even funny.

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not my cup of tea

I just found it boring even after giving the first chapter and a half a chance.

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delightfully funny and poignant!!

wow.. so sad this audio book is over! Loved hearing his voice and all the English terms!!

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Lush loved every single moment, what will I listen to now! Thank you James x

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