David Mitchell: Back Story

By: David Mitchell

Narrated by: David Mitchell

Length: 9 hrs and 25 mins

Publisher's summary

David Mitchell, who you may know for his inappropriate anger on every TV panel show except Never Mind the Buzzcocks, his look of permanent discomfort on C4 sex comedy Peep Show, his online commenter-baiting in The Observer or just for wearing a stick-on moustache in That Mitchell and Webb Look, has written a book about his life.

As well as giving a specific account of every single time he's scored some smack, this disgusting memoir also details:

• The singular, pit bull-infested charm of the FRP (‘Flat Roofed Pub’)
• The curious French habit of injecting everyone in the arse rather than the arm
• Why, by the time he got to Cambridge, he really, really needed a drink
• The pain of being denied a childhood birthday party at McDonalds
• The satisfaction of writing jokes about suicide
• How doing quite a lot of walking around London helps with his sciatica
• Trying to pretend he isn’t a total **** at Robert Webb’s wedding
• That he has fallen in love a LOT, but rarely done anything about it
• Why it would be worse to bump into Michael Palin than Hitler on holiday
• That he’s not David Mitchell the novelist, despite what David Miliband might think

©2012 David Mitchell (P)2012 HarperCollins Publishers Limited

Critic reviews

‘One of the best celebrity memoirs of last year…his outsider geek personality translates just as well on the page as it does on TV.’ Metro

‘It livened up about half way through with the appearance of me. But enough of David's life. The book is wonderful from beginning to end.’ Robert Webb

'David Mitchell is an extremely funny man on screen, in person, in print and very probably underwater.' Sam Bain, co-writer of Peep Show

‘He can write’ Evening Standard

‘Fluent, discursive, intelligent.’ Evening Standard

‘If you like Mitchell on television, you will like him in this book.’ Shortlist

A must if you're a fan

Back story, absolutely. Loved hearing the inner machinations of a truly talented and entertaining bloke.

David Mitchell is a legend

His voice is one that I have grown very fond of. Honestly I have purchased it because of the Victoria bit, where he describes his hard times and the feelings towards her in the most caring way. Other than that, his life is an inspiring one and he described it in the most down to earth way possible! Thank you David Mitchell!

It’s David Mitchell

As a repressed sod, I was excited to listen to a memoir by a repressed sod. It helps that I think he’s one of the funnier people put ting out content. Mostly funny. Very funny. The kind of stuff you expect if you’re a fan of David Mitchell like I am. But also heartfelt. I didn’t expect it, but I did get teared up in the last chapter. Which was unexpected , but very welcome. If you’re a fan of That Mitchell and Webb Look, you’ll like this. If you’re a fan of Peep Show, you’ll also like this. If you don’t like either of them, and are not a fan of British comedy, the standard of an Audible review don’t allow me to express how far you’ve gotten from you’re comfort zone to tell your I what I think a bout your taste It’s lovely. Laughing and crying and all the rest: well done, Mr. Mitchell

Excellent story with Mitchell's characteristic wit

As a big fan of much David Mitchell's work, I was excited when I encountered this book on audible. My excitement was well deserved, as the story is well told, exhibits all of the unique facets of David Mitchell that I love, gave me new insights into who he is and what he's been through, and even gave me a number of new perspectives on various aspects of life.

Enjoyed it thoroughly

I guess his humor is exactly the kind that I like. I would recommend this book highly.

I really loved this booked- listened to it 3 times

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

David Mitchell is funny and the book is touching.

What was one of the most memorable moments of David Mitchell: Back Story?

When he talks about falling in love, it was beautiful.

Which character – as performed by David Mitchell – was your favorite?

N/A

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, and listened to it over and over again.

Any additional comments?

I didn't expect to love this book, the preview didn't grab me, but I just loved it.

Lovely story

I always enjoyed David Mitchell, and this was excellent! Funny all the way through, except the ending, which was heartfelt instead. I wish there were more David Mitchell selections available! This was awesome!

Great!

I have been a fan of almost everything Mitchell and Webb for years, and was thrilled to read David Mitchell's book. He is a truly lovely man, and his book was lovely, as well. I was literally in tears at one point. A humorous and touching book!

A peak behind the facade

David Mitchell at his witty and acerbic best, but frank about the man behind the characters and tirades. He makes himself relatable. A very enjoyable listening.

love! I laughed, I cried, . . .

I said this book was some of my favourite people! Couldn't stop listening!
Will listen to again and again!