I'm a Joke and So Are You: Reflections on Humour and Humanity

Description

Product ID:	9781838959715
Product Form:	Paperback / softback
Country of Manufacture:	GB
Title:	I'm a Joke and So Are You
Subtitle:	Reflections on Humour and Humanity
Authors:	Author: Robin Ince
Page Count:	336
Subjects:	Comedy and stand-up, Performing arts: comedy, Memoirs, Popular psychology, Humour, Memoirs, Popular psychology, Humour
Description:	Select Guide Rating The popular comedian and science presenter blends memoir, wit, and popular science to examine the human condition. Now updated with new material. ''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 What better way to understand ourselves than through the eyes of comedians - those who professionally examine our quirks on stage? 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 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.
Imprint Name:	Atlantic Books
Publisher Name:	Atlantic Books
Country of Publication:	GB
Publishing Date:	2023-05-25

Weight	308 g
Dimensions	130 × 198 × 30 mm