Tough Crowd
How I Made and Lost a Career in Comedy
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Graham Linehan
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Graham Linehan
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Having cut his teeth in music journalism, Graham Linehan became the finest sitcom writer of his generation. He captured the comedy zeitgeist not just as the co-creator of Father Ted but also with The IT Crowd and Black Books, winning five BAFTAs and a lifetime achievement award.
Then his life took an unexpected turn. When he championed an unfashionable cause, TV commissioners no longer returned his emails, showbiz pals lost his number, and his marriage collapsed.
In an emotionally charged memoir that is by turns hilarious and harrowing, he lets us into the secrets of the writing room and colorfully describes the high-octane atmosphere of a sitcom set. But he also berates an industry where there was no one to stand by his side when he needed help.
Bruised but not beaten, he explains why he chose the hill of women and girls' rights to die on—and why, despite the hardship of cancellation, he's not coming down from it any time soon.
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"A must-read. Funny and utterly compelling." (Jonathan Ross)
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- Anonymous User
- 02-11-23
What can I say
As someone who came to know you through the women rights movement. I can honestly say that Graham (along with others mentioned in his book) helped me save my own daughter from the cult. He published one of my experiences with TRAs on his substack and is an all round gent. I promise I will binge watch Father Ted! See you at the next rally. WE WILL WIN. Thank you for the gift of this book. Taylor Advocate
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- marianne stewart
- 14-11-23
Funny, fascinating, heartbreaking and hopeful.
Brilliantly written and read by Glinner. Laugh out loud funny in places, full of interesting tales of comedy writing and production, sadness at his losses and hope that we’re all making a difference. I hope the tide turns soon for all our sakes but I’ll miss his big misshapen head in the middle of the crowds at women’s events when it does.
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- Linda Walsh
- 09-12-23
Disgusting way that this man has been treated
Absolutely brilliant book. It shows how a small dangerous group of minority fanatics can influence people and spout untruths which can damage children and adults. Also the nasty and unfair way Graham has been treated for standing up for women. We all need to stand up to this lunacy and not be silenced. Interesting I tried to buy Tell me about my body from Amazon but it wasn’t available!!
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- Andrew Crook
- 01-11-23
Brilliant
Very funny, sometimes lol, I wanted more of the writing process, particularly for IT Crowd however you can’t blame him as he’s been on the front line of a war, the right side I’ll add, over the past few years and finally, as he says, the tide is turning. He’s paid a heavy price though but you have to admire him and say thank you for your service Graham.
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- Doodleoo
- 06-11-23
Excellent!
I recommend this book to all. Hilarious and heartbreaking. Highly informative essential reading! Well done Graham. True integrity is a rare thing, an example to us all. Thank you.
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- jim
- 05-11-23
Wonderful book
Thoroughly enjoyed this book especially as it was beautifully narrated by the author, Graham. Would highly recommend it.
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- Nat
- 20-11-23
How cowardly and corrupt people are
I liked that Graham voiced his own story and he didn’t sugarcoat his own behaviour when it was out of line.
He seemed remarkably honest and forthright which is something I value.
There’s lovely trans identifying people out there but it’s unfortunately they’re not the people spearheading campaigns.
I intensely dislike the tactic of slandering a person you disagree with because you can’t actually refute their logic.
And the abuse hurled at some women is a disgrace and the police should be investigating them. After all the law is supposed to be impartial.
I’ll also say there’s some transwomen and transmen out there who also speak out and get the same abuse hurled at them. Sometimes worse.
Reminds me of cults/religions, there’s that one religion that stalks and harasses members who leave.
It just strikes me a similar.
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- Mr. R. Warren
- 28-11-23
Now I know...
Brilliantly written. Funny and thoughtful. At last I understand the "Trans / Gender" debate. Don't argue with idiots!
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- Amazon Customer
- 29-12-23
Funny, enlightening and important memoir
An entertaining, heartfelt and ultimately depressing account of a talented writer’s journey through success on the comedy scene to his cancellation and ostracisation for daring to discuss an important subject that most celebrities have cowed away from. I hope enough people (including his old friends and colleagues) read or listen to this book to help turn the tide back to a more open and civilised discussion on trans issues, and allow Graham to reignite his wonderful career.
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- MR K N WITHAM
- 24-12-23
Beautifully written
This is an excellent piece of work and a joy to listen to. Linehan's exceptional writing talent on full display.
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