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Before & Laughter

By: Jimmy Carr
Narrated by: Jimmy Carr
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 Self-help meets memoir in this deeply insightful, fascinating and entertaining audiobook about happiness by one of the country's most treasured comedians.

*A memoir and self-help manual by one of the country's most treasured comedians - for anyone who feels stuck in a rut but doesn't have the tools or self-belief to shake things up*

In his mid-twenties, Jimmy was bored, boring, unfulfilled and underachieving. He wasn't exactly depressed, but he was very sad. Think of a baby owl whose mum has recently died in a windmill accident. He was that sad. This audiobook tells the story of how Jimmy turned it around and got happy, through the redemptive power of dick jokes.

Written to take advantage of the brief window between the end of lockdown and Jimmy getting cancelled for saying something unforgivable to Lorraine Kelly, this audiobook is as timely as it is unnecessary.

Because you might be interested in Jimmy's life but he's damn sure you're a lot more interested in your own, Before & Laughter is about both of you. But mainly him. It tells the story of Jimmy's life - the transformation from white-collar corporate drone to fake-toothed donkey-laugh plastic-haired comedy mannequin - while also explaining how to turn your own life around and become the you you've always dreamt of being. It's cheaper than Scientology, quicker than therapy, and significantly less boring than church.

Before & Laughter contains the answers to all the big questions in life, questions like:
· What's the secret to happiness?
· Is Jimmy wearing a wig?
· What happened with that tax thing?
· What's the meaning of life?
· Is Jimmy's laugh real?
· Can those teeth bite through vibranium?

Because it's Jimmy Carr - recently scientifically proved to be the funniest comedian in the UK - there are jokes, jokes and more jokes throughout. If laughter really was the best medicine, the NHS would be handing out this audiobook in Nightingale Hospitals.

Fascinating, thoughtful and insightful - are all words that appear in the audiobook.

(P) 2021 Quercus Editions Ltd©2021 Jimmy Carr Performing Arts Personal Development Self-Esteem Happiness Comedy Funny Inspiring Thought-Provoking Witty Celebrity

Critic Reviews

Riveting
An utterly sincere guide for people to achieve bigger things in life
Very funny and very beautiful, packed with jokes and genuinely wise advice
So good. I've loved every second of reading it
A hilarious book that will be adored by Jimmy's fans. Both of them
Made me laugh, made me think, what more do you want from a comedian's memoir?
I was really annoyed at how good this book is and that's the biggest compliment I can give
Very, very funny - a great read
At last, a selfless biography that aims to inspire and does. Also, of course, very, very funny
It's the first life advice book from someone whose life you would actually want
All stars
Most relevant
I loved the audio book and it should be one of your top sellers as it is amazing and a great story that I could listen to over and over again!!!! Thank you soooo much for letting me see this book Jimmy is amazing!!! Thanks again.

Best Audio Book Ever!

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The matter of fact, with the political auto correct switched off approach that Jimmy shares his story has helped me see where I have been going wrong in life. Authentically life changing.

Life changing

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Jimmy Carr, you are an absolute class act to the comedy scene and your stoic (yet comedic) interpretations have certainly left an impression on me!

There is so much layering in this book depending on the amount of self awareness you have (or don't have), you will need to listen to it a few times to really wring the knowledge and wisdom it has to offer.

Narrated by Jimmy, the delivery and ability to engage with the listener is fantastic.

Thumbs up my review and follow my trail for more recommended (or not recommended) reads :)

I never thought I'd be taking life advice from him

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Be warned! Lots of foul language. Not for the Easily Offended!
What do you expect when you buy a Jimmy Carr book? However Jimmy's life story and his take on the art of comedy made an interesting and entertaining read.

Only for those with a Thick Skin

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I thoroughly enjoyed this light hearted insight into Jimmy's life. Well written and well read.

Great!

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