Driving Miss Smith: A Memoir of Linda Smith

by Warren Lakin

Full of warmth and humor, beloved comedian Linda Smith achieved national fame with her various Radio 4 shows, including The News Quiz, Just a Minute, and Sorry I Haven’t a Clue. Her comedy brought laughter into the hearts of millions, and in 2002 she was voted “wittiest person alive” on Radio 4. From her childhood in Erith— featuring her “sweet smiling fascist grandmother”—to her early stand-up days and comedy career, Warren Lakin recalls Linda's fascinating story and their life together. Warren was Linda’s partner and chauffeur for more than 23 years, driving her to tour, radio and TV gigs, and later to hospital appointments as her ovarian cancer took hold. This is the moving and often hilarious story of a life lived with wit, humor and grace under pressure.

352 pages, Hardcover

First published November 1, 2007

Reviews

[RJC · Rating 4 out of 5]

Glad I read it, biographical, with not too much detail on the health tests. An insight into humanism too.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Linda Smith was a wonderful comedian and this biog written by her partner is perfect in showing what a warm, witty woman she was. Sorely missed.