Dont Laugh At Me

by Norman Wisdom, William Hall

The memoirs of Norman Wisdom who was born in poverty in the East End and became one of the most successful comedians of the 1950s and early 1960s. His stories from this time revolve around film greats including Laurel and Hardy, Frank Sinatra, Edward G. Robinson and John Wayne.

Genres: Biography

213 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 1992

Reviews

[Jason Cotton · Rating 4 out of 5]

A lot of people see Norman Wisdom as a funny comedian and they are right, but this book tells so much more, from sailing the seas at 15, being the undefeated boxing champion in the army to meeting such legends as Marilyn Monroe, Laurel and Hardy and the great man himself Charlie Chaplin. This is a real life in-depth book about the complete life of Norman. The ups and downs are well written and at times you get a real understanding of the man and his abilities. A must read for anyone who likes norman or anyone who loves a good biography. :)

[Cara Byrne · Rating 4 out of 5]

I borrowed this book from somebody back in 1994 and I've just got around to reading it! Not really knowing anything about Norman Wisdom apart from "Mr Grimsdale" I found this entertaining, enlightening and he definitely 'lived'.

[Barbra · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was quite a good book and I enjoyed reading it. It is and autobiography about one of Britain's best loved comedians who was quite abused as a child but rose about that and became the comedian with the big heart.