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The Life of Lee
- Narrated by: Lee Evans
- Length: 10 hrs and 15 mins
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Summary
Lee Evans is one of the best-loved comedians in the country; a Hollywood star able to sell out arenas in the blink of eye. But he was not always such a roaring success. Read unabridged by the man himself, the audiobook edition of The Life of Lee is an utterly hilarious and very moving autobiography, charting his ups and downs on the way to the top. Lee takes us on a darkly humorous journey through his childhood spent running wild on a Bristol housing estate and his unconventional school days, when he was publicly derided as 'a failure' by a sadistic teacher.
In this brilliantly entertaining and engaging tale, he also guides us through a grim teenage period of numerous dead-end jobs. When he was cleaning toilets and plucking turkeys, he could never have imagined that one day he would be playing to thousands of adoring fans at the O2 Arena. The reading also reveals how as a boy Lee got his first taste of showbiz, living out of a suitcase and accompanying his entertainer father around the smoky, rowdy, unforgiving working-men's club and theatre circuit. Desperately struggling to be accepted, this quiet young loner always saw himself as an outsider. But he finally met the love of his life and accidentally discovered the one place where he felt at home: the stage. The Life of Lee is a story that is like its subject: compelling, touching, charming and, above all, fantastically funny.
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- Jenni
- 17-05-15
Listened to this in ONE DAY!!
This was a terrific read. Lee Evans has another brilliant string to his bow, what a great presentation of a difficult life that has given us a positive conclusion. I hope he and his family are still happy and that he still enjoys his work.
A clever, talented and a fighter of a guy. He has allowed us to enter his difficult childhood and be with him through thick and thin. The meeting of his wife, their sadness and his employment in various jobs to keep going gave me hope that some people can make it! Thanks for the journey. I will keep an eye on you even more.
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- notashill
- 12-02-17
I laughed out loud and was routing for him
I loved watching Lee as a stand up comedian, and it was a shame when he retired from the stage.
This is his life leading up to his first gig. He has some incredible experiences and it has inspired me with optimism.
A good guy, a fighter with funny bones.
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- STAŘONYX
- 05-12-16
Wonderful...
For me this book was wonderful, emotional and beautiful. Lee Evans has been a person whom I look to in times of hardship and even depression, for a sense of comfort and escapism. This book was an amazing journey into Lee's life with comforting tales of a young man finding himself in a serious world.
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- Schnorb
- 08-07-16
funny book by a funny guy
Lee Evans has had some major struggles and bad luck, this book gives a really good background into how he grew up, there are a couple of pin where you really feel for him and his wife but it also made me chuckle on a regular basis,
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- 25-02-12
Unbelievable!
A fantastic journey from childhood right up to his what can only be described as a comedic crash into stardom!
This is my first biography audiobook and It had to be narrated by the man himself as it just wouldn't sound the same. The attention to detail and the actions and colourful impressions that are portrayed throughout will make you come back to the book just to listen to the particular snippet you liked. If you have seen Lee evans on stage then you are in for a treat.
You will laugh and maybe cry and most surely cry laughing.
The life of Lee is one I will remember and will make sure my family don't forget what a struggle life can be for even the most popular of comedians.
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- K J SMITH
- 07-04-19
Brilliantly Funny
Have always loved Lee Evans. After listening to this I love him even more. Brilliantly read by Lee Evans. Litterally laughed and cried listening to this.
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- Christopher Harry Walker
- 07-08-19
Wickedly Funny
A rollercoaster of raucous laughter and emotions, well worth a listen. Narrated with hilarious passion and flare!!
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- Don Jesson
- 04-09-21
loved it 10/10
loved it . laughing all the way through the book ty lee u r the best u make me smile and laugh all the time 💎💎💎
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- Angela
- 09-11-18
wow. simply wow. I hope for a second part.
my first review because I loved this book. so funny, so lovable. Also grew up in Billericay and funny to know that some years earlier than my time, still the same fights were going on...
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- Graeme
- 16-11-18
An awesome insight
Brilliant book only made better by being read by the man himself, giving his own tones makes this a must listen too for any Lee Evans fan 😊
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