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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-20s, 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 book 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 book 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.

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?

And for listeners in the West Country: yes, there are pictures (actually, sorry, there are no pictures, but there's a book about a hungry caterpillar you'll love).

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 book in Nightingale Hospitals.

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

©2021 Jimmy Carr (P)2021 Quercus Editions Limited
Performing Arts Personal Development Personal Success Happiness Comedy Funny Jokes Inspiring Thought-Provoking Witty Celebrity

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Like him or loathe him this is an insight into Jimmy Carr and the way he tries to live his life and how he got there. It reminds me of Moab is my wash pot by Stephen Fry - stories, reflections and advice all backed up by well chosen insightful references. Best self help book I have ever read! Listening to it again straight after the first listen!

Absolutely flawless, brilliant!

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Jimmy is one of my favourite comedians - undecided on my Rushmore yet, but still a great listen, insightful and interesting. Will be sure to listen again soon

Great listen

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I wasn’t sure what to expect with this book but thought I’d give it a go.

It has honestly changed my life! The book is filled with his wisdom from his years of stand up and it’s peppered heavily with comedy.

I’m going to buy the paper back too, so I can refer to it.

Brilliant! Worth the credit!

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Jimmy Carr is a class act. Fantastic, will read again every January, so good!

The best New Years resolution book ever!

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A better book than I expected.

Who’d have thought Jimmy Carr was such a thoroughly decent chap who genuinely wants to help others?

Not me at least.

This was a good book that offers some decent advice. Although it’s all rehashed form people who did it first and did it better, it’s a nice introduction to some solid life advice and is often funny along the way.

A better book than I expected

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Jimmy’s warmth and humour comes through in this unapologetic memoir of his life. It’s a fascinating audio and does not disappoint. Laugh out loud funny.

Loved it

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Funny and insightful. Entertaining throughout, but also gets you thinking. You should definitely buy this book.

Excellent start to finish

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Fantastic listen. It had me laughing out loud! Not a autobiography, not a self help book. An interesting mixture of the two! Simply great!

Funny and insightful

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Brilliant book. Full of honest stories and great tips. The book shows his more human side. I actually like him more!

Turns out he’s sane as well as funny!

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Excellent mixture of humour and life enhancing tips. A lot of it is common sense, but very well packaged with Jimmy’s personal experiences and comedic storytelling… As you’d expect from JC, there are plenty of one liners in there too 🤣

Brilliant Listen

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