Easily Distracted
My Autobiography
$36.51
- Paperback
400 pages
- Release Date
29 August 2016
Summary
The autobiography of one of Britain’s favourite actors.
Steve Coogan was born and raised in Manchester in the 1960s, the fourth of six children. From an early age he entertained his family with impressions and was often told he should ‘be on the telly’. Failing to get into any of the London-based drama schools, he accepted a place at Manchester Polytechnic School of Theatre and before graduating had been given his first break as a voice artist on the satirical puppet show Spitting Ima…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780099585930 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0099585936 |
| Author: | Steve Coogan |
| Publisher: | Cornerstone |
| Imprint: | Arrow Books Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 400 |
| Release Date: | 29 August 2016 |
| Weight: | 270g |
| Dimensions: | 197mm x 131mm x 27mm |
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Critics Review
“Fascinating read … disarmingly honest.” –the Independent
fascinating read…disarmingly honest * The Independent *Absolutely fantastic, honest and candid * Chris Evans, TFI Friday *Coogan’s childhood vignettes are both touching and hilarious…Coogan covers his one-time appetite for cocaine and alcohol with as much frankness as he does everything else but such is the warmth of the book, his excesses are the least interesting part of this very funny man…A-ha, indeed * Evening Standard *a wonderful insight into a man who has lived it all * Yorkshire Post *Written with distinctive humour and an unexpected candour, Coogan’s autobiography travels from a noisy childhood surrounded by foster kids via his attention-seeking teenage years to his emergence as a household name with the birth of Alan Partridge. * Gransnet *With trademark humour Steve Coogan shares all * Guardian Bookshop, Observer – Best reviews in 2016 *A simple, readable confessional … interspersed with Coogan’s trademark caustic asides and loads of telly and performance insight… If you love Coogan, this delivers * Observer - Books of 2015 in review *Self-aware, deferential and modest * Times Literary Supplement *
About The Author
Steve Coogan
Steve Coogan is an English actor, writer, comedian and producer. He is the co-creator and star of Alan Partridge, and has appeared in numerous films including 24 Hour Party People, Minions, Night at the Museum and the BAFTA Award-winning Philomena. He lives in Sussex.
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