Clips From A Life by Denis Norden

Clips From A Life by Denis Norden

‘Don't even open this book if you have important things to doI have known Denis for over 700 years. I owe my entire film acting career to him, since the only parts I got offered were in his films, on his recommendations. He is kind, and wise, and wonderful company, better than Michael Palin. Much better than Michael Palin. Much, much better than Michael Palin. And he's a decent height. The truth is…I love this man. I loved this book.’ John Cleese

‘This collection of anecdotes and autobiography reveals that he is much more than just a linkman. It is as much social history as life-story.’ Sunday Telegraph (Book of the Year)

‘A sparklingly anecdotal memoir of Norden’s long and golden career in comedy. A timely reminder, in these Brand and Ross-tinged times, of a true comic genius.’ Daily Mail (Book of the Year)

‘Compelling recollections.’ Roger Hutchinson, Scotsman

‘Exquisitely judged autobiographical vignettes. Norden’s more fragmentary style evokes the newsreels, passing the Maltesers of 60 years of comedy writing. He is beautifully economical. Now in his 80s, he imparts his wisdom gently.’ Kit Hesketh Harvey, Guardian

‘It’s predictably marvelous. High jinks backstage are the keynote – on television, radio and in the London cinemas where he presided during the Second World War.’ Scotsman

Denis Norden is one of Britain's best-loved and most enduring entertainers. In a career that stretches back to the golden age of radio, and the pioneering years of television comedy, he has worked alongside such greats as Eric Sykes, Spike Milligan and Peter Ustinov and has co-written and presented numerous successful radio and television shows. The much-loved It'll Be Alright on the Night ran for over 29 years, earning Denis a place in The Guinness Book of Records. He was awarded the Writers Guild of Great Britain Comedy Award for Lifetime Achievement in 1999.