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Tripping Over Myself

A Memoir of a Life in Comedy

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Tripping Over Myself

By: Shaun Micallef
Narrated by: Shaun Micallef
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Comedy has been Shaun Micallef’s guiding light, his refuge, his passport, his lifebuoy, his drug, his mask, his means, his end, his lingua franca, his Self. But it’s not everything.

Join Shaun on a journey from his earliest days as a gangly, bespectacled comedy nerd growing up on the mean streets of Adelaide to his rightful place today as a glittering star in Australia’s TV firmament. Though his road to success has not been without its failures – in fact, many, many failures – only a few of them can be blamed on others.

Part confession, part apology and part guide to surviving being your own worst enemy, Tripping Over Myself recounts Shaun’s continuous evolution in an effort to outrun his own extinction. Salted with scandalous stories of treachery and intrigue in the corridors and boardrooms of Channels 7, 9, 10, SBS and, of course, dear old Auntie, it’s all told with the trademark wit you’d expect from the comedian they call ‘the thinking person’s idiot’.

©2022 Shaun Micallef (P)2023 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Personal Development Personal Success Comedy Funny Memoir Witty Celebrity

Critic Reviews

"As I was reading Tripping Over Myself this morning I felt something funny was happening to my mouth. I touched it with my fingers. It was smiling." (Barry Humphries, Australian comedian, actor and author)

"I had to teach this flog the absolute basics. Embarrassing." (Kate McLennan, award-winning writer, stand-up comedian and actress)
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Thanks for taking the trouble Shaun .. really appreciate the details of creative stuff & the vagaries of production

Fabulous

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What a book to listen too, a great depth of tv back story and preforming insight of his career

Solid till the end

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First listen to end as there are some extra bits. Second I have a whole lot of respect for what he didn’t talk about. I liked this so much I will be sharing it with my mum while we sit out cyclone Jasper because it’s warm, clever, funny and can be shared with your mum. I hope Sean pursues documentaries his gentle sharp wit would work well in a world gone mad.

Sean is not who I thought he is but I like this other guy too

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A pretty straightforward biography - childhood and then all about the work. I guess it’s what I expected, however his journey seems slightly dull to me. I love the vocal performance, and still enjoyed the book, but wouldn’t recommend it if you’re not a big fan of his work. There’s plenty of detail about the production of his programs over the years, but surprisingly this doesn’t translate to really engaging stories.

A bit duller than expected

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There wasn't anything that I disliked. a very funny man whose humour I really enjoy.

The interesting 'normalness' of Shaun and his life so far.

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I’ve listened to a few biographies this year - this has been one of the more enjoyable ones. Typical Shaun Micallef.

We’ll worth listening to

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If you like Shaun, you'll like this. Bringing his trademark wit to his origin story and a look behind the scenes of his career.

Great

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Just finished listening to this and throughly enjoyed it. Hilariously delivered in Shaun’s unique style and a must for any fan of his work. A true genius of Australian comedy.

Didn’t Want It To End………(but it obviously had to)

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Excellent book, some amazingly funny moments coupled with insightful perspectives on life. Glad Shaun narrated the book as he brings it to life in the way that is uniquely his.

Great autobiography

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Cleverly written. Perhaps the author would consider volume two. I think most readers would love to hear more!!!

Brilliant!!!

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