What better way to understand ourselves than through the eyes of comedians - those who professionally examine our quirks on stage In this touching and witty book,award-winning presenter and comic Robin Ince uses the life of the stand-up as a way of exploring some of the biggest questions we all face. Where does anxiety come from How do we overcome imposter syndrome What is the key to creativity How can we deal with grief
Informed by personal insights as well as interviews with some of the world's top comedians,neuroscientists and psychologists,this is a hilarious and often moving primer to the mind.
Publisher: Atlantic BooksISBN: 9781838959715Number of pages: 336Weight: 304 gDimensions: 198 x 129 x 23 mmEdition: Main
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'Joyfully entertaining... full of warmth,wisdom and affectionate delight in the wonder and absurdity of being human.'- The Observer
'Accessible (and) intriguing... a smart,laugh-out-loud book.'- Evening Standard
'Funny,honest and heart-warming.'- Matt Haig
'Clever,witty and wise. It's very revealing about the psychology of comedians - and the rest of us.'- Claudia Hammond
'Clever,funny,kind and interesting - just like Robin.'- Sara Pascoe
'Deceptively deep. Invaluable and inspiring.'- Stewart Lee
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