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Thanks for Nothing

By: Jack Dee
Narrated by: Jack Dee
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 For the first time, comedian Jack Dee reveals the highs and lows of his early life and disastrous day jobs.

You don't just wake up jaundiced and bitter; it's taken Jack years of dedication and commitment to brew his unique cocktail of disillusionment and bile. What turned this once optimistic young man into a grumpy middle-aged git? Was it working in an artificial-leg factory? Or delivering incontinence pads for the NHS? Or was it the time when he was shunned by his peers for daring to thrash a one-armed man at tennis?

In this hilariously frank account of his life, Jack finally answers the question, 'So how did you get started in comedy then?' Along the way, he shares his blatantly unreasonable views on everything from personal trainers to boutique hotels, from the overrated moon landing to 'people who hold their cutlery the wrong way'.

Once you've listened to this book, you'll never think of Jack Dee as a smiling, happy-go-lucky, friendly face again.

©2009 Jack Dee (P)2009 Random House Audio Comedy Funny Witty

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"Another comic with a darker edge is Jack Dee. Thanks for Nothing is the only celebrity autobiography currently worth listening to, streets ahead of the rest.

He is the perfect reader of his own self-deprecating, deadpan style but his story, of hard work and soul-searching, is gentler and less cynical than you might guess: you end up seriously liking the man."

( Independent on Sunday)
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This is a very enjoyable story of Jack's life before he became well known in comedy. Dee fans will love it.

Great deadpan narration by the man himself

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One of the best I have read, I would re-read this without question. . . . . .

Brilliant

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There really is more to the miserable man. He's not so miserable after all. Avoid listening on the tube though unless you like to look like a total loon.

Surprising.

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I really enjoyed this. Jack Dee's story telling is engaging, entertaining and authentic. A great example of making the most of whatever is in your life at the moment

You must listen

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The book was excellent, filled with funny stories from Jacks road to fame delivered in his signature dry voice. Would highly recommend thanks jack!

A fascinating and funny read

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I didn’t know what to expect but through some very grounding perspectives which tell a lot about Jack himself - you feel inspired to chase something inside of you.

Sincere and humbling

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Loved the book and laughed at much of Jacks take on his life. Like so many his struggles to find his way in life and what he was fated to do is as much funny as poignant to listen to. Great read and classically deadpan tones with occasionally brutal out downs on aspects life and people that annoy him that I found hilarious.

Jack at his notorious best

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the interesting bits aren't funny and the funny bits aren't interesting. I found this an felt conflicted book, sometimes just ranty, sometimes actually telling his story.

interesting and funny

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I've listened to a few life stories from comedians and often felt that they have shipped them out in a lunchtime knowing they will sell based only on their reputation.
I will agree that this one was slow to get going with not many "laughs" to start but I enjoyed the latter half immensely. I was left feeling that a lot of the ground work was needed to make the end come to life as it did.
Jack Dee clearly has put effort into this book, ok you won't be rolling about throughout but its a great story. For me the memory about the Brighton B&B was worth the cost alone. But hey I don't blow dry my hair or use a man bag so perhaps I am just in the niche of Jack's target audience?

Slow start perhaps but storming finish

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If you are interested in Jack's family history you will be disappointed. However there's much on his school life early jobs and road to breaking through. Stops at the point of getting an agent.

Actually very good

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