The Chronicles of Hernia

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<p><b>A collection of hilarious stories and eye-popping anecdotes from the nation's best-loved comedian</b> <b></b> <b></b>Barry Cryer is one of the most respected and admired writers and performers of his time. In a career spanning forty years, Barry has worked alongside the greatest producers and performers in show business: Tommy Cooper, Humphrey Lyttelton, Morecambe and Wise, Willie Rushton, Peter Cook, Kenny Everett, Rory Bremner to name but a few - this book is a veritable Who's Who of comedy.</p><p>From humble beginnings at the Windmill Theatre and<i>Expresso Bongo</i>, to<i>The Frost Report, Call My Bluff</i>and<i>I'm Sorry I haven't a Clue</i>, Barry recalls the good, the bad, and the downright ugly in his own inimitable style.</p><p>'Barry Cryer ...an anecdote jukebox whose whole life is basically one big chatshow.' <i>Guardian</i></p>

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Award-winning comedy writer Barry Cryer was born in Leeds. He failed a B.A. in English Literature due to the outbreak of the Second World War (which had happened 16 years before but upset him greatly). One of our best-loved comedians and a regular on 'I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue' he has written for Britain's comedy giants, including Morecambe&Wise, Jasper Carrot, Tommy Cooper, Richard Pryor and Rory Bremner - to name but a few.

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