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Sidesplitter

How to Be from Two Worlds at Once

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Sidesplitter

By: Phil Wang
Narrated by: Phil Wang
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One of the UK's brightest and best comedians takes an incisive look at race and belonging.

But where are you really from?

Phil Wang has been asked this question so many times he's lost count. So, finally, he decided to write a book about it. About how to be from two places at once.

Phil was born in the UK, in Stoke-on-Trent to an English mother and a Chinese-Malaysian father. Three weeks after his birth, the Wang family returned to his father's hometown in Malaysia, and at age 16, Phil was uprooted once again, to return with his family to the UK.

In Sidesplitter, Phil reflects on race, belonging and cultural cachet, bringing his trademark cynicism and wit to topics that range from food and comedy to empire and colonialism.

©2021 Phil Wang (P)2021 Hodder & Stoughton Limited Performing Arts Racism & Discrimination Social Sciences Comedy Funny Witty Feel-Good Inspiring Thought-Provoking Heartfelt China
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I recommend this book to everyone - not just those from diverse backgrounds.
it's very informative and funny and relatable.

Excellent story telling

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I’ve read a fair few comedian autobiographies and this has to be the most informed, interesting, well written and genuinely funny one to date. A book worth being written with well reasoned and thought out views on important issues. Highly recommend

Best comedian book to date

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Funny, interesting, informative. If you've heard any of his stand up then you'll like this book.

Great book.

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I loved hearing the stories delivered as Phil Wang intended it, it really makes it all the more enjoyable and hilarious. It is fascinating to hear his experiences of being 'between two cultures' and being mixed race. I loved his frank discussion and insight into all things race. Highly recommend it - if you love his stand up you'll love this book!

Extremely funny and thought provoking

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Phil does a great job at keeping you interested. I love his anecdotal way of telling you about his Malaysian origins and memories. I loved hearing his anti-colonial bias and his realising the hypocrisy in it, for without said colonialism he wouldn't be here. He's very aware of this and its fun to hear him play with this as we hear his vires and stories on each titles chapters.

I didn't want this book to end. Mr Wang did a great job with this book and even though its hilarious at times, the more thought provoking, philosophical points he touches on are what shine through.

Great Insights into East Asian Colonialism

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