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The Mammy Brendan O'Carroll

The Mammy By Brendan O'Carroll

The Mammy by Brendan O'Carroll

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Summary

Brendan O'Carroll's hilarious first novel, and the basis for TV's Mrs Browne's Boys. Read about the joys and sorrows of Agnes, mother of the famous Mrs. Browne's Boys from the daily radio soap. A book of hilarious incidents, glorious characters, and a passion for life. With a new introduction by the author.

The Mammy Summary

The Mammy by Brendan O'Carroll

The first book in the Agnes Browne trilogy

Now a film starring Anjelica Huston and Tom Jones

'And what was the cause of death?'
'A Hunter', Agnes said.
'Was he shot', the girl asked incredulously, 'was your husband shot?'
'By who?' Agnes asked this question as if the girl had found out something about her husband's death that she didn't know herself. Then a look of realisation came into her face.
'No! A Hillman Hunter, he was knocked down by a Hillman Hunter!'

Agnes Browne is a widow of only a few hours when she goes to the Social Welfare Office. Living in James Larkin Flats, with Redsers' legacy - seven little Brownes - to support on the income from her Moore Street stall, she can't afford to miss a day's pension. Life is like that for Agnes and her best pal Marion. But they still have time for a laugh and a jar, and Agnes even has a dream - that one day she will dance with Cliff Richard.

THE MAMMY describes the life and times, the joys and sorrows of Agnes, hero of the BAFTA-nominated TV series Mrs. Browne's Boys. A book of hilarious incidents, glorious characters, and a passion for life, it is written with a sure touch and great ear for dialogue.

With a new introduction by the author, Brendan O'Carroll.

The Mammy Reviews

'Hilarious and irreverent. A must-read.' -- Gabriel Byrne
'He's done one hell of a job of capturing the absolute essence of a widowed mother of seven in working-class Dublin.' -- Anjelica Huston
'Brendan O'Carroll is a born storyteller ... A cross between Robin Williams and Billy Connolly' -- The Independent
'Brendan O'Carroll is a born storyteller ... A cross between Robin Williams and Billy Connolly' -- The Independent
'He's done one hell of a job of capturing the absolute essence of a widowed mother of seven in working-class Dublin.' -- Anjelica Huston
'Hilarious and irreverent. A must-read.' -- Gabriel Byrne
'Hilarious and irreverent. A must-read.' -- Gabriel Byrne
'He's done one hell of a job of capturing the absolute essence of a widowed mother of seven in working-class Dublin.' -- Anjelica Huston
'Brendan O'Carroll is a born storyteller ... A cross between Robin Williams and Billy Connolly' -- The Independent

About Brendan O'Carroll

International star of multiple BAFTA-award-winning TV series Mrs Brown's Boys and Mrs Brown's Boys: d'Movie, Brendan O'Carroll's story begins very modestly. The youngest of eleven children, Brendan O'Carroll was born in Dublin's inner-city in 1955. His mother, Maureen, was a Labour TD (MP) and a huge influence on his life. He left school at 12 and worked as a waiter, trying many other occupations in his spare time - disco manager, milkman, pirate radio disc-jockey, painter-decorator etc. For a time he ran his own bar and cabaret lounge before being persuaded to try the comedy circuit. The gigs were small at first and even included his own version of 'Blind Date', but word soon got around about this original and outrageous funnyman: soon there was standing-room only. The real turning point in Brendan's career was his first appearance on The Late Late Show, Ireland's longest-running chat show: the studio audience and viewers loved him. His first video Live at the Tivoli went straight to No 1, knocking U2 out of the top slot and pushing Garth Brooks to No 3. In 1994 he was voted Ireland's No 1 Variety Entertainer at the National Entertainment Awards. He went on to make best-selling videos, and a bestselling record, as well as touring in Ireland, the UK and the USA. The radio show Mrs Browne's Boys, written by and starring Brendan, had a phenomenal daily audience on 2FM and led to the creation of Agnes Browne as the central character in Brendan's first novel, The Mammy, published in 1994. The book topped the bestseller charts in Ireland for months and the film rights were snapped up. The Mammy was followed by The Chisellers and The Granny: all three were huge bestsellers. Holywood came calling when Anjelica Huston read and loved Brendan's books: she made her directorial debut with Agnes Browne. Brendan toured several other stage shows with Agnes Browne as the central character, before a BBC producer saw the show and felt there was television potential. Initially broadcast in a quiet late evening slot, Mrs Brown's Boys quickly became a huge word-of-mouth hit, and quickly moved to primetime, including several Christmas Day specials. A huge success in Australia and other countries where it has been shown, the enduring appeal of Agnes and her family is secure. Brendan continues to write and perform as Agnes Browne, most recently in Mrs Brown's Boys: d'Movie (2014)

Additional information

GOR001404762
9780862783723
0862783720
The Mammy by Brendan O'Carroll
Brendan O'Carroll
Used - Very Good
Paperback
O'Brien Press Ltd
19960901
176
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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