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Ken Dodd: The Biography Book
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Foyles
For more than sixty years Ken Dodd discomknockerated audiences in packed venues across Britain with his unique blend of madcap humour. Despite his advancing years he continued to perform his legendary five-hour sets to his adoring fans: his final tour, Ken Dodd's Happiness Show, still delighted audiences in his ninetieth year.This fascinating biography – based on interviews with friends, colleagues and fellow comedians – uncovers the man behind the performer, the man who lived in his childhood home in Knotty Ash throughout his entire life, never leaving the roots that meant so much to him. What drove this extraordinary man? What was the truth behind his strange relationship with money? How did this feather-duster salesman from Liverpool become one of the greatest, though least-lauded, comic geniuses of his generation?Affectionate, enlightening and entertaining, this biography is a fitting tribute to a remarkable man.
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TheBookPeople
Comedy fans all over the country were saddened to hear of the death of Ken Dodd in March, 2018. The national treasure had been entertaining fans with his unique brand of comedy for over 60 years and was still touring right until the end of his life.Based on interviews with friends, colleagues and fellow comedians, this biography covers his life in great detail, explaining why he was so attached to his childhood home of Knotty Ash (he never left) and what drove him to bring laughter and joy to so many.It also looks at his previous career as a feather-duster salesman and the way he treated money. This is an affectionate, enlightening and entertaining memoir and tribute to one of Britain's finest entertainers.
- 1789290082
- 9781789290080
- Griffin, Stephen
- 22 March 2018
- Michael O'Mara
- Paperback (Book)
- 288
- Book
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