Frank Skinner Autobiography

Author: Skinner, Frank

Brand: Arrow

Binding: paperback

Number Of Pages: 416

Release Date: 09-08-2002

Part Number: 9780099426875

Details: Product Description
A hilarious autobiography from one of Britain's funniest and most successful comedians.Born Chris Collins in 1957, Frank Skinner he grew up in the West Midlands where he inherited his father's passion for football - and alcohol.Expelled from school at 16, Frank had been nurturing a serious drink problem from the age of 14, but managed to go teetotal in 1987.Along with personal revelations, it helped turn his life around. His first television appearance in 1988 was met with raucous laughter from the audience - and 131 complaints, including one from cabinet minister Edwina Currie. He met fellow comedian David Baddiel in 1990, and the two went on to share a flat throughout the early 90s and to create the hit TV series Fantasy Football League. Winner of the prestigious Perrier Award at the Edinburgh Festival, Skinner's comedy is a groundbreaking mix of laddish and philosophical humour, one which has helped shape the British comedy scene ever since.From The Frank Skinner Show to co-writing the football's-coming-home classic Three Lions, his career has never been boring. Here, for the first time, Frank candidly tells us of the highs and lows of his fascinating life.
Review
Skinner tells this amazing story in a rapid and murky manner -- David Sexton ―
Evening Standard

A rattling good read, written with humour and honesty -- Lorraine Kelly ―
The Sun

Skinner has a pathological need to tell the truth and that can only be to the advantage of any autobiography ―
Scotsman

Skinner has written his own life story - and it's a minor masterpiece . . . although his stand-up revelations are far more fun than anything in the tabloids, it's his poignant portrait of his working-class youth that makes it a classic of its kind ―
The Guardian
From the Inside Flap
Born Chris Collins in 1957 he grew up in the West Midlands and is currently enjoying success with his own TV chat show. Here, for the first time, Frank candidly tells us of the highs and lows of his fascinating life and career.
From the Back Cover
“Hilarious…often shocking.” —
Mirror

“Skinner has written his own life story — and it’s a
minor masterpiece…although his stand-up revelations are far more fun than anything in the tabloids, it’s his poignant portrait of his working-class youth that makes it
a classic of its kind.” —
Guardian

“Skinner tells this amazing story in a rapid and mucky manner.” —
Evening Standard
About the Author
Frank Skinner performed his first stand-up gig in December 1987, and four years later went on to win the prestigious Perrier Award. During the 1990s Frank established himself as a major name in entertainment - both in live comedy and on television. In 1994 and 1997 he sold-out two UK tours, the second of which culminated in a performance at London's Battersea Power Station - what was then the largest ever audience for stand-up comedy in the UK. On television, Frank has created and starred in a succession of hit comedy shows, including nine series of The Frank Skinner Show from 1995 to 2005; and with his comedy partner David Baddiel, Fantasy Football (1994 - 2004), and Baddiel and Skinner Unplanned (2000 - 2005).As well as live stand-up and television, Frank has attained three number one hits with the iconic football anthem 'Three Lions' alongside David Baddiel and the Lightning Seeds. He has starred in the West End in both Art and Lee Hall's Cooking with Elvis; and his critically acclaimed first book Frank Skinner was the bestselling autobiography of 2002, spending a total of 46 weeks in the Sunday Times bestsellers' list. In 2006 Baddiel and Skinner's World Cup podcasts caused an online sensation with over one million downloads leading to yet another number one chart hit.In 2007 Frank Skinner returned to stand-up with another sell-out tour of the UK.Frank currently divides his time between London and Birmingham - and, of course, his beloved West Brom.

EAN: 9780099426875

Package Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.7 x 1.2 inches

Languages: English