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I'm a Joke and So Are You

Reflections on Humour and Humanity

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I'm a Joke and So Are You

By: Robin Ince
Narrated by: Robin Ince
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About this listen

Evening Standard's the Best Comedy Books of the Year
2018 Skinny's Book of the Year, 2018

What better way to understand ourselves than through the eyes of comedians - those who professionally examine our quirks on stage daily?

In this touching and witty book, award-winning presenter and comic Robin Ince uses the life of the stand-up as a way of exploring some of the biggest questions we all face. Where does anxiety come from? How do we overcome imposter syndrome? What is the key to creativity? How can we deal with grief?

Informed by personal insights from Robin as well as interviews with some of the world's top comedians, neuroscientists and psychologists, this is a hilarious and often moving primer to the mind. But it is also a powerful call to embrace the full breadth of our inner experience - no matter how strange we worry it may be!

©2018 Robin Ince (P)2019 Audible, Ltd Personal Development Personal Success Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Comedy Funny Witty Inspiring Celebrity Mental Health

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Critic reviews

"Joyfully entertaining. Full of warmth, wisdom and affectionate delight in the wonder and absurdity of being human." (Observer)

"Funny, honest and heart-warming." (Matt Haig)

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Robin ince's work as a stand up I was aware of but never seen. got as part of a 2 4 1 deal. Excellent

Brilliant

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Lots of moments of recognition. Interesting and balanced reflections on the mind. Really worth a listen.

Thought provoking and entertaining

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Love listening to Robin Ince speak, so found this book hugely enhanced by being narrated by Robin himself. Both interesting and entertaining.

Great to hear it read by the author

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Like all good AB's it finished way too soon. Robin ince is a humanitarian and a very funny one.

Top notch

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You think you're not well in the head, then along comes Ince and pulls you back out .

Just when you think you're the only one

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