The second volume of his autobiography, in which Les Dawson talks frankly about the many personal dramas in his life, as well as his show business career.
Les Dawson Books
Les Dawson was a celebrated English comedian, known for his deadpan delivery, curmudgeonly persona, and jokes centered around his mother-in-law and wife. Despite writing numerous novels, Dawson remained in the public imagination primarily as an entertainer, a fact that saddened him. He wished to be remembered not just for his comedic performances but also as a writer. His distinctive style and ability to blend humor with literary pursuits made him a memorable figure.
The first-ever joke book from one of the UK's best-loved comedians, Les Dawson's Joke Book is a must for any fan of this perennially popular comedian. Collecting together the highlights of his 26-year career across radio and television, from his early days on Opportunity Knocks to Cissie and Ada. A lover of language, Les was a secret poet and was fond of high culture, often undercutting his own admiration of the art forms for comic effect. The book includes examples of all his most famous sketches, comic come-backs and stand-up routines. From working class roots to a comedian beloved by millions, Les Dawson's Joke Book is a celebration of Les's humour at its very best, compiled from his personal archive by his wife and daughter, it is the must-have for any fan.
Les Dawson's Secret Notebooks
- 192 pages
- 7 hours of reading
“The wife gave me breakfast in bed this morning . . . it flew off the plate when she threw it. I didn’t mind— there’s something vaguely sensuous about a poached egg on quilt. I know why she was angry . . . I’d spilt cocoa all down her nightdress. Serves me right for wearing it.’” Les Dawson was the comedian’s comedian, a man with a massive following in his lifetime who has become a true cult hero. Who can forget the out-of tune piano playing, the mother-in-law jokes, and his trademark fast-fire gags and routines? Collected by Les’s wife, Tracy, this treasure trove of unseen and previously unpublished Les Dawson material was culled from his notebooks and diaries. Les’s determination to hone his material is clear from the boxes of handwritten gags and routines he left behind, each page funnier and more outrageous than the next. Heading after heading is followed by pages of one-liners as well as inventive letters, radio and television routines, silly drawings, and crazy, off-the-wall stories. Additionally, there are Les’s often poignant diary entries from the early days when he was a Hoover salesman struggling to make it on stage. This is a rich and fabulous feast indeed, and one that will be devoured by Les Dawson’s countless fans.
