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Brung Up Proper
Book by Manford, Jason
308 pages, Hardcover
First published September 1, 2011
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October 22, 2018
A very funny book , loved every minute of it .
October 31, 2024
Loved it! Really funny
Could have happily kept listening for hours
Could have happily kept listening for hours
May 6, 2015
Published: 29/09/2011
Author: Jasonn Manford
Recommended for: fans of Jason Manford and biographies
I love Jason Manford when he does stand up so I thought it would be interesting to find out more about him, this book was brilliant for that! You get to know him more and find out how he came to be in comedy and what his life was like growing up. Being a northener I was also 'Brung Up Proper' so I could connect with quite a few things that he discussed about his life. His sense of humor came across brilliantly in his writting, I found myself laughing alot while reading it. Even though it is a average sized book I read it within a couple of days, it flowed so well throughout the time just flew by and it was very well written it was as if he was sat right in front of me telling me about his life.
Author: Jasonn Manford
Recommended for: fans of Jason Manford and biographies
I love Jason Manford when he does stand up so I thought it would be interesting to find out more about him, this book was brilliant for that! You get to know him more and find out how he came to be in comedy and what his life was like growing up. Being a northener I was also 'Brung Up Proper' so I could connect with quite a few things that he discussed about his life. His sense of humor came across brilliantly in his writting, I found myself laughing alot while reading it. Even though it is a average sized book I read it within a couple of days, it flowed so well throughout the time just flew by and it was very well written it was as if he was sat right in front of me telling me about his life.
August 10, 2025
Very good book. It was published in 2011 and there are no details of Manford's career or much of his life as an adult, unfortunately. We are overdue a new, updated book! Please?
The stories are interesting, including events from his poorer childhood. Turned out he lived in a bad area too, but there's certainly no complaining. I particularly enjoyed the tales of all the pets he had. A fun book.
The stories are interesting, including events from his poorer childhood. Turned out he lived in a bad area too, but there's certainly no complaining. I particularly enjoyed the tales of all the pets he had. A fun book.
October 31, 2015
Quick and easy read.At times laugh out loud Funny!What a nice guy Jason seems to be.
March 30, 2022
Another great celebrity biography, I never tire of reading about celebrities lives, no matter how old the books are!
Jason gives us the run down of his early life and the beginning of his career in this laugh a minute book. It's not completely set out from start to finish of his life in order as there are sections throughout where he recalls memories from previous times and they don't always fit into the time he is referring to, which I think made it funnier! Plenty of tales in the book, often when reading comedian's autobiographies I never know if they are joking or not but in Jason's case I am really hoping the tales were all true as there were some hilarious stories!!
It's lovely to see how well Jason is doing now considering he doesn't come from a wealthy background, and it just goes to show that if you want to do something you can succeed. I love the fact that Peter Kay got him into college, that was just fab!
Very enjoyable even if now it is over 10 years old, shame he never did another one, I'd buy it! The amount of fame he has now and the people he must have seen and places he must have been, do another book Mr Manford!
Jason gives us the run down of his early life and the beginning of his career in this laugh a minute book. It's not completely set out from start to finish of his life in order as there are sections throughout where he recalls memories from previous times and they don't always fit into the time he is referring to, which I think made it funnier! Plenty of tales in the book, often when reading comedian's autobiographies I never know if they are joking or not but in Jason's case I am really hoping the tales were all true as there were some hilarious stories!!
It's lovely to see how well Jason is doing now considering he doesn't come from a wealthy background, and it just goes to show that if you want to do something you can succeed. I love the fact that Peter Kay got him into college, that was just fab!
Very enjoyable even if now it is over 10 years old, shame he never did another one, I'd buy it! The amount of fame he has now and the people he must have seen and places he must have been, do another book Mr Manford!
May 23, 2022
Jason is a naturally funny guy and this is apparent in his book. Out of all the autobiographies I've read though; this is the least dark. What I mean is there is very little tragedy here. That's ok though. I'm not saying I'd want Jason to suffer just to make his book more entertaining, no, not at all. I'd like to think he has dealt with less tragedy than some and of the tragedy he has dealt with it's perfectly OK for him to keep to himself. What I did love about this memoir though is that it felt as though it was possibly the most honest one I've ever read. Sometimes the honesty is brutal but that's ok, I really do admire the honesty. He's a funny guy and he doesn't mind telling you how it is. What's not to love?!
November 23, 2021
A simple way to put this is that this was a pleasant read. Manford takes us on a little journey through the life of his younger life and insight on how he became the comedian we all know him as. There’s no real shocking stories on here and it’s not a tell all book but what it is is a book about family, about love, about heartbreak, about working shit jobs. Reading Manford’s stories I could trace back to my own experiences to some. Good read.
March 22, 2023
Audiobook- A great read. Nice to hear an autobiography that’s not all my life was shit blah blah blah. Jason gives an honest account of his life, he comes from a working class Manchester family. He was poor but happy, he lived in some rough areas and now he’s a celebrity he still remembers where he came from. He’s had knock backs along the way like all of us, he nearly gave up but was encouraged to go on.
Funny read from start to finish with some serious bits in between.
Funny read from start to finish with some serious bits in between.
October 8, 2018
Not gonna lie, I'm a LITTLE bit in love with Jason Manford at the mo and an insight into what made him who he is, was lovely. Not the laugh out loud nonsense I was expecting either but an actual look into growing up in a large working class family when times are hard.
As an aside, if your reading this love, I have tickets booked for January so don't die or anything okay?
As an aside, if your reading this love, I have tickets booked for January so don't die or anything okay?
September 30, 2017
Really enjoyable, Brought back lots of memories for me, as we are a similar age and from a similar background, some great laugh out loud moments and some heartbreakingly sad ones too, but that's what life is for most of us really, isn't it?!
May 6, 2019
I was raised I Manchester like Jason was so it was very relatable which made it even funnier. It was packed full of laugh out loud moments from beginning to end! I read this book in around an hour it didn't get put down
February 26, 2021
Jason Manford is one of my favourite comedians and I have had this book for ages. I really enjoyed this honest, funny book. It definitely did not disappoint. His life has changed quite a bit since he wrote this so I think it’s about time he wrote a new one. Definitely recommend this book
October 16, 2024
Loved this book, hearing about him growing up in Manchester in a working class family, found a lot of it very relatable.
Funny stories in there, easy to read, simple and to the point, lovely stuff.
Very interesting section about Peter Kay too when he is on the up.
Funny stories in there, easy to read, simple and to the point, lovely stuff.
Very interesting section about Peter Kay too when he is on the up.
June 14, 2017
P!ease write another
Absolutely loved it funny and interesting please write the next chapters of your life I'd live to read more ????
Absolutely loved it funny and interesting please write the next chapters of your life I'd live to read more ????
February 5, 2018
Very Jason
I love Jason Manford and reading this book I could almost see him on stage reciting this book. So pleased things worked out for him.
I love Jason Manford and reading this book I could almost see him on stage reciting this book. So pleased things worked out for him.
April 18, 2018
Good life story that will make you laugh
January 20, 2019
Entertaining, sincere and heartwarming - I like Jason more than ever!
June 12, 2019
Funny read
Enjoyed every page , real life memories and funny tales made this a book I would recommend for the anyone to read
Enjoyed every page , real life memories and funny tales made this a book I would recommend for the anyone to read
December 7, 2019
Made me laugh out loud mainly because I know some of the areas he is talking about. Not a huge amount of depth but honest.
February 1, 2021
A wonderfully frank and honest autobiography, Jason wrote endearingly from the heart and it was a joy to read.
July 11, 2021
An easy read. Enjoyable and written like you are having a chat down the pub.
February 14, 2024
Really funny, down to earth.
October 12, 2024
Proper funny
August 15, 2025
Brilliant writing, really funny. If you like a comedians autobiography and like Jason manford pick this up
January 31, 2021
Loved this, laughed out loud a number of times 😃 Jason seems to be a lovely funny guy and I love is Manc impersonations 😃
January 31, 2016
After struggling through a thick and not wholly enjoyable thriller, I wanted something a bit lighter and quicker, and picked this one up (which I'd bought for the princely sum of half of one of our Pounds Sterling) to read as a consequence. I wasn't disappointed, but neither was I particularly excited.
Manford comes over in his writing like he does on TV panel shows and in stand-up. He's far from the wittiest or most innovative, but he's endearing and honest and I found him quite likeable. The opening chapters of this autobiography felt a little simplistic and a little heavy on the 'our family was so poor, we had to...' poverty schtick (which is unfair - if you're poor then you're poor - Manford never moans about it or waxes political) but the latter half of the book was heart-felt and decent and I found some pleasant resonance in being a similar age to him. Though not frequently hilarious, this is an amusing and pleasant book with some really good bits. Well worth 50p :-)
Manford comes over in his writing like he does on TV panel shows and in stand-up. He's far from the wittiest or most innovative, but he's endearing and honest and I found him quite likeable. The opening chapters of this autobiography felt a little simplistic and a little heavy on the 'our family was so poor, we had to...' poverty schtick (which is unfair - if you're poor then you're poor - Manford never moans about it or waxes political) but the latter half of the book was heart-felt and decent and I found some pleasant resonance in being a similar age to him. Though not frequently hilarious, this is an amusing and pleasant book with some really good bits. Well worth 50p :-)
January 19, 2015
Jason Manford is a FANTASTIC comedian and if you like him then you will love his book!
I have read autobiographies of people I am a fan of and not been impressed, similarly I have read autobiographies of people who I have not really been a fan of and really enjoyed them. I dont think you have to be a fan of Jason Manford to enjoy this book
This book only reaches a certain point in his life and so much has happened since then so I hope that he will bring out a second book at some point and that it is just as enjoyable as the first
I give this book 5/5 - 100% - absolutely top marks
I have read autobiographies of people I am a fan of and not been impressed, similarly I have read autobiographies of people who I have not really been a fan of and really enjoyed them. I dont think you have to be a fan of Jason Manford to enjoy this book
This book only reaches a certain point in his life and so much has happened since then so I hope that he will bring out a second book at some point and that it is just as enjoyable as the first
I give this book 5/5 - 100% - absolutely top marks
June 16, 2016
Jason Manford is a funny bloke. I enjoy his stand up, his Facebook posts, and now his autobiography.
I listened to the audiobook, read by Manford. His delivery certainly added so extra laughs. This isn't just a comedic romp though - he came from a poor family, although one filled with love, and has had his fair share of ups & downs. You realize he's 'just like you' and you love him all the more for it.
I am between 3 & 4 stars - I enjoyed it, but as a 30-something he's got a lot of life left to live so I can't quite go to 4!
I listened to the audiobook, read by Manford. His delivery certainly added so extra laughs. This isn't just a comedic romp though - he came from a poor family, although one filled with love, and has had his fair share of ups & downs. You realize he's 'just like you' and you love him all the more for it.
I am between 3 & 4 stars - I enjoyed it, but as a 30-something he's got a lot of life left to live so I can't quite go to 4!
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