Driving Miss Smith: A Memoir of Linda Smith
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Driving Miss Smith: A Memoir of Linda Smith by Warren Lakin
In February 2006 the comedian Linda Smith died from ovarian cancer. Over the previous ten years Linda had established herself as one of the nation's funniest and best-loved comedians, voted the 'wittiest person alive' by BBC Radio 4 listeners. As any regular listener will testify, Linda was an acerbic political commentator, but she also had an eye for the absurdities of modern life - an eye to rival Alan Bennett or Victoria Wood. In DRIVING MISS SMITH, Warren Lakin, Linda's partner for twenty-three years, tells Linda's life story, of growing up in a town called Erith, which wasn't twinned with anywhere, 'but does have a suicide pact with Dagenham,' and of becoming a much-loved Radio 4 fixture. It is a witty and moving memoir, and although it ends sadly, it is ultimately a hopeful book and a fitting tribute to a life filled with warmth, courage and laughter.
'One of the smartest, funniest and most sweet-natured people I ever encountered * Stephen Fry on Linda Smith *
The world is sadder and more tender for Smiths tragic loss * Maureen Lipman *
'Razor-sharp and cuddly at the same time * The Sunday Times *
One of the best-loved and funniest voices on the radio * Evening Standard *
Genuinely uplifting a memoir from the heart, and a fitting tribute to one of Britains wittiest women * Word magazine *
Irreplaceable * Radio Times *
The world is sadder and more tender for Smiths tragic loss * Maureen Lipman *
'Razor-sharp and cuddly at the same time * The Sunday Times *
One of the best-loved and funniest voices on the radio * Evening Standard *
Genuinely uplifting a memoir from the heart, and a fitting tribute to one of Britains wittiest women * Word magazine *
Irreplaceable * Radio Times *
Warren Lakin has worked as a comedy producer, promoter and agent and was Linda Smith's lover and constant companion for 23 years. In 2006 he co-authored I Think the Nurses are Stealing My Clothes: The Very Best of Linda Smith.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780340932797 |
| ISBN 10 | 0340932791 |
| Title | Driving Miss Smith: A Memoir of Linda Smith |
| Author | Warren Lakin |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Hodder & Stoughton |
| Year published | 2008-09-04 |
| Number of pages | 336 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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