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Pamela Amery
5.0 out of 5 stars Urzila as funny as on stage and television
Reviewed in Australia on 25 September 2020
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I fully expected to enjoy this book. I was introduced (figuratively speaking) to Urzila Carlson by my daughter who had seen her perform at the Melbourne Comedy Festival. I have since watched her during various television performances, and wasn't disappointed when i read her book, Rolling with the Punches.
What I didn't expect was the very interesting background on South African politics that she wrote about, seen through her eyes. She is very self deprecating, but not in a 'poor me' way.
Loved your book Urzila, love your spirit, and can't wait to see you when we are finally out of lockdown here in Victoria.
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Glen
4.0 out of 5 stars Rolled with the punches
Reviewed in Australia on 31 October 2020
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It was a good read with a very hard childhood
A lot of travel with a young family a good wife by your side
I see Uzila on are you paying attention watch with great interest
After reading this book stay happy cheers Glen
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christine woodward
5.0 out of 5 stars Rolling with laughter
Reviewed in Australia on 24 October 2018
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The title is what Urzila gets us doing whenever we hear her!! My favourite comic has written a wonderful autobiography which really gives us great access and insight into this wonderful lady. Highly recommend this book and EVERYTHING else Urzila puts out there for our enjoyment.
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mark granger
5.0 out of 5 stars I loved it so much
Reviewed in Australia on 25 November 2016
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This book was more than a funny romp through the early years of Urzila's life......I'm hoping for a sequel.....the next stage.
For me, there was a lot of nostalgia too.....I was born in a similar place, have a deadbeat father, am gay......even immigrating to Australia on the very same day....for a South African, this book reminds us of the incredible funniness of the Afrikaans sense of humour....something I miss a lot.
Just like her stand up shows, her book embodies her wit, charm, sensitive and outrageous sides of her personality.
I'm a big fan.....and have thoroughly enjoyed this book.
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Diane Borg
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story
Reviewed in Australia on 31 December 2019
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What an amazing story. Such an interesting life - sad at times but always triumphant. Lots of “laugh out loud” moments. Loved reading about the hurdles and great attitude towards every one of them.
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Jakki
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!
Reviewed in Australia on 19 July 2020
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Urzila is brilliantly funny, full of heart and a damn good story teller, I do wish there’d be another book as I was so disappointed when this one ended.
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B Livesey
2.0 out of 5 stars In person she's brilliant!
Reviewed in Australia on 20 August 2018
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This hurts to say because I love her stand-up but this book was hard to read. I gave up about a third of the way in. Sorry Urzila.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!
Reviewed in Australia on 3 March 2020
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Loved it! Sassy, funny, sad, honest. I love stories about women and Urzila has a great story to tell. Well done!
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Donna
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant Read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 October 2020
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Love love love
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JTWWeller
4.0 out of 5 stars She's a natural
Reviewed in the United States on 21 January 2019
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Having found Urzila on tv and finding her humour very funny I was interested to see she had written a book. It was a great book, well written, easy to follow. No major shocks or surprises, just an interesting read about growing up in South Africa, her great outlook on the difficulties she faced. So glad she's living in my part of the world so I can get to see more of her.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Funny, real, relatable - get to know Urzila Carlson ('don't call me Carlson')
Reviewed in the United States on 13 January 2019
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Rolling with the Punchlines is the story of an amazing life filled with ups & downs. A deeply human story but one unique to Urzila Carlson, a thoughtful person and fantastic comedian. She shares her experiences growing up in South Africa, traveling abroad, and eventually emigrating to New Zealand. She also shares moments as a child, friend, girlfriend, wife, and mother that are all very relatable.
After watching her Netflix special i was glad to read this memoir & learn more about her!
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Bronwyn
5.0 out of 5 stars Urzila the person
Reviewed in the United States on 16 November 2016
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I love watching Urzila the comedian on TV and had a great night out attending her live show. Whilst this book included some laugh out loud moments (don't read the chapter on waxing in public when you need to be quiet!) and I could definitely hear Urzila's voice, it mainly provided more of an insight into Urzila the person. I feel I've got to know my favourite comedian a little bit more and I'm glad I have! Thanks for sharing something so personal with us Urzila.
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lesley
5.0 out of 5 stars L.O.L - best way to describe this book.
Reviewed in the United States on 19 September 2020
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A great read, I didnt want to put it down. There are so many laugh out loud moments - my colleagues looked at me funny in the staff room on my lunch breaks! I just wanted more, and I couldn't help it, i read the book with Urzilas voice in my head! I'd love to see her live.
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