Book description
This is Bob Monkhouse's classic autobiography. One of Britain's most
enduring and famous comedians tells us in his own inimitable style the
fascinating and often hilarious story of his life. From disclosures of
very painful personal tragedies to extraordinary and outrageously funny
anecdotes about the stars he knew, his confessions are blisteringly
honest, touching - and often shocking.
Crying With Laughter
combines heartache with hilarity, sexy showbiz revelations with
genuinely moving tales of the hard times, and typically funny jokes with
sobering personal reflections, to create a passionate, witty and
sparkling account of an extraordinary man's extraordinary life. Bob Monkhouse
was one of Britain's most enduring comedians and TV presenters, with a
career spanning more than half a century. He started his broadcasting
career on radio in 1949, and worked as a stand-up comedian, but hit the
big time as a gag writer with his partner, Denis Goodwin. They wrote
jokes for the likes of Bob Hope, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Jerry
Lewis. Much of Monkhouse's later fame stemmed from game shows, hosting
TV programmes such as The Golden Shot, Celebrity Squares
and Family Fortunes
. He was awarded the OBE in 1993, and in 1995 he won a lifetime
achievement award at the British Comedy Awards. He died after losing his
battle with cancer in December 2003.
