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Jimmy Carr

    James Acaster is a British comedian celebrated for his distinctive blend of surreal humor and narrative wit. His performances are characterized by their unexpected tangents and insightful examinations of the mundane. Acaster's comedic approach hinges on his remarkable ability to connect disparate ideas into routines that are both laugh-out-loud funny and surprisingly profound. He meticulously crafts his material, presenting intricate conceptual explorations with an infectious energy that captivates audiences.

    The Naked Jape
    Before and Laughter
    • 2021

      Before and Laughter

      • 320 pages
      • 12 hours of reading
      4.0(4065)Add rating

      "In his mid-twenties, Jimmy was bored, boring, unfulfilled and underachieving. He wasn't exactly depressed, but he was very sad. Think of a baby owl whose mum has recently died in a windmill accident. He was that sad. This book tells the story of how Jimmy turned it around and got happy, through the redemptive power of dick jokes. Written to take advantage of the brief window between the end of lockdown and Jimmy getting cancelled for saying something unforgivable to Lorraine Kelly, this book is as timely as it is unnecessary. Because you might be interested in Jimmy's life but he's damn sure you're a lot more interested in your own, Before & Laughter is about both of you. But mainly him. It tells the story of Jimmy's life - the transformation from white-collar corporate drone to fake-toothed donkey-laugh plastic-haired comedy mannequin - while also explaining how to turn your own life around and become the you you've always dreamt of being. At just $30, it's cheaper than Scientology, quicker than therapy, and significantly less boring than church"--Publisher's description.

      Before and Laughter
    • 2006

      Exploring the concept of humour from various angles, 'The Naked Jape' looks at a number of comedy-related issues, revealing why we tell jokes, how jokes work, and why women can't remember punchlines.

      The Naked Jape