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We Need to Talk About . . . Kevin Bridges
The comic autobiography of 2014 A comedian's autobiography? I wonder if he's ever used humour to deflect from his insecurities? To avoid being bullied? Is there heartache behind the humour? I wonder if he's a manic-depressive? Tears of a clown? Yes, all of that. Discover the hilarious life-story of one of Britain's best-loved comedians in Kevin Bridges' brilliant memoir. 'First of all, I have never written a book before, you probably haven't either, so there we have it; a connection is established between reader and writer . . .' Aged just 17, Kevin Bridges walked on stage for the first time in a Glasgow comedy club and brought the house down. He only had a five-minute set but in that short time he discovered that he really could earn a living from making people laugh. Kevin began life as a shy, nerve-ridden school-boy, whose weekly highlights included a cake-bombing attack by the local youths. Reaching his teens, he followed his true calling as the class clown, and was soon after arrested for kidnapping Hugh Grant from his local cinema on a quiet Saturday night. This was a guy going somewhere - off the rails seeming most likely. Kevin's trademark social commentary, sharp one-liners and laugh-out-loud humour blend with his reflections on his Glaswegian childhood and the journey he's taken to become one of the most-loved comedians of our time. '. . . Hopefully now you'll take this over to the till and I can accompany you for the next wee while. That's the benefit of book shops, reading the little bit and then deciding if the author deserves to be part of your carefully selected 3 for 2 deal, or part of your plane journey, train journey, your next bath, your next shite.' Praise for Kevin Bridges: 'The Best Scottish Stand up of his Generation.' The Scotsman 'A wonderfully dry and deadpan Glaswegian comic . . . one the most exciting talents to have emerged from Scotland since Billy Connolly' Guardian 'Kevin Bridges might just become the best stand-up in the land . . . he will go and deliver a one-liner that you want to jot down and frame' The Times 'Wonderfully sharp, assured stand-up from the preternaturally gifted young comic' Independent Kevin Bridges, Scotland's 'young comedy prodigy' (Guardian), has followed a meteoric path, from his first five-minute set in The Stand comedy club in Glasgow to selling out the SECC to a record-breaking 100,000 fans. He was born in Clydebank, and still lives in Glasgow. Now, at the tender age of just twenty-seven, Kevin puts pen to paper to tell his story so far in his brilliant memoir, We Need to Talk About . . . Kevin Bridges.
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First published January 1, 2014
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September 8, 2016
I am a big fan of Kevin.
From the same neck of the woods so i find him really relatable.
Love his humour. Best thing to come out of Scotland in a long time.
From the same neck of the woods so i find him really relatable.
Love his humour. Best thing to come out of Scotland in a long time.
June 12, 2022
Not a book that I would normally have chosen to read (it was recommended to me) and to start with it seemed pretty unexceptional with far too much detail of his school years. However that sets the stage for showing how such an ordinary person can achieve amazing things. Particularly interesting was how he keeps doing things just outwith his comfort zone and so in small steps achieves a level he could never have dreamed of. Ended up pretty fascinating and inspiring.
December 1, 2015
This book was recommended to me. I had no clue who Kevin Bridges was before I read the book. Found it fascinating. Get it a go. If you are like me the less you know about Bridges the more you'll probably enjoy it.
January 4, 2015
This is one autobiography that I am eternally grateful did not have a ghost writer. I’m not sure anybody else could capture Kevin Bridges quite as well as Kevin Bridges. Ever since being introduced to him on ‘Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow’ in 2009, I have loved his self-deprecating humor and his ‘realness'; not being ashamed of his working class roots and even building his early routines off of them.
Fame is known to change people and not always for the better, but in this book, Bridges shows himself to be a humble man with an affection for his family that is obvious when he talks about them. Cleverly taking inspiration from the title of another book (We Need To Talk About Kevin by Lionel Shriver), Bridges not only tells us about his upbringing and journey into stand up comedy, but throws in his views on controversial issues such as benefits and immigration. One of my favourite quotes from his book is “We were the ones dropping bombs on them, so we couldn’t complain when they were looking for a place to stay”.
Bridges story begins when he was a nervous little boy in nursery and there is a particularly hilarious anecdote involving a wendy house that had me crying with laughter. His reluctance for his mother to leave him continued into primary school and he soon found his escape at home playing various football games with his dad. Going into high school, he was a bright boy but was very much an old head on young shoulders. Over thinking everything was a major problem, even when, at 17 he ventured into a Glasgow comedy club and did his first 5 minute set.
I could relate to a lot of the stories in this autobiography as Bridges and myself are the same age. I too remember staying up late to catch Eurotrash on Channel 5 ( I think everybody around my age will admit to that! :) ) and chatting for hours on MSN messenger (RIP). The anxiety and feeling like being funny was all you had – without it your friends would obviously drop you right? Because what are you if you’re not funny? – is also all too familiar.
‘We Need To Talk About…’ showcases not only Bridges comedy talent but also his flair for writing. (I feel like an ass for continually calling him ‘Bridges’ but ‘Kevin’ makes it sound like we’re BFF’s or something!) He shows himself to have many endearing qualities, the most obvious being his humility. When taking part in two competitions early on in his career, he says that he struggled feeling that he had to impress the judges. That the opinion of what is funny is completely subjective and worrying about catering to one person is not what he got into stand up for (I’m paraphrasing there but that’s the gist of it). He also states many times that although this book could be a ‘f$%k you’ to the teachers that advised him to drop out of school because of his class clown persona, it is not and I honestly cannot picture him writing this with that in mind.
Overall, I give this book 5 out of 5 stars. The quality of writing along with Bridges modesty, even when talking about his roaring successes, make for a read that is full of laughs and showcases his family values and down to earth attitude perfectly. Despite this being a hefty read at over 400 pages, I would recommend this to not just fans of Kevin Bridges, but to anyone interested in a ‘boy done good’ story that will make you smile and reminisce along with him.
Fame is known to change people and not always for the better, but in this book, Bridges shows himself to be a humble man with an affection for his family that is obvious when he talks about them. Cleverly taking inspiration from the title of another book (We Need To Talk About Kevin by Lionel Shriver), Bridges not only tells us about his upbringing and journey into stand up comedy, but throws in his views on controversial issues such as benefits and immigration. One of my favourite quotes from his book is “We were the ones dropping bombs on them, so we couldn’t complain when they were looking for a place to stay”.
Bridges story begins when he was a nervous little boy in nursery and there is a particularly hilarious anecdote involving a wendy house that had me crying with laughter. His reluctance for his mother to leave him continued into primary school and he soon found his escape at home playing various football games with his dad. Going into high school, he was a bright boy but was very much an old head on young shoulders. Over thinking everything was a major problem, even when, at 17 he ventured into a Glasgow comedy club and did his first 5 minute set.
I could relate to a lot of the stories in this autobiography as Bridges and myself are the same age. I too remember staying up late to catch Eurotrash on Channel 5 ( I think everybody around my age will admit to that! :) ) and chatting for hours on MSN messenger (RIP). The anxiety and feeling like being funny was all you had – without it your friends would obviously drop you right? Because what are you if you’re not funny? – is also all too familiar.
‘We Need To Talk About…’ showcases not only Bridges comedy talent but also his flair for writing. (I feel like an ass for continually calling him ‘Bridges’ but ‘Kevin’ makes it sound like we’re BFF’s or something!) He shows himself to have many endearing qualities, the most obvious being his humility. When taking part in two competitions early on in his career, he says that he struggled feeling that he had to impress the judges. That the opinion of what is funny is completely subjective and worrying about catering to one person is not what he got into stand up for (I’m paraphrasing there but that’s the gist of it). He also states many times that although this book could be a ‘f$%k you’ to the teachers that advised him to drop out of school because of his class clown persona, it is not and I honestly cannot picture him writing this with that in mind.
Overall, I give this book 5 out of 5 stars. The quality of writing along with Bridges modesty, even when talking about his roaring successes, make for a read that is full of laughs and showcases his family values and down to earth attitude perfectly. Despite this being a hefty read at over 400 pages, I would recommend this to not just fans of Kevin Bridges, but to anyone interested in a ‘boy done good’ story that will make you smile and reminisce along with him.
September 1, 2015
KB is my one of my favourite comedians and I read this with perfect timing- finishing the last few chapters this morning after seeing him live in Dundee last night. I love that the book is about how he 'got there', with the majority of the book about him growing up and the final third about how he got into comedy and worked his way up to the Comedy Roadshow gig that made him a household name. I loved how he managed to keep the earliest gigs quiet to let him try it out and gain confidence and how it was the publicity from him doing well that eventually exposed him to them. It shows an absence of cockiness that I don't really imagine in a comedian. It is really inspiring that he worked so hard to make it doing what he enjoyed rather than settling for 'normal' as he puts it. I also loved reading about his relationship with family and how supportive they were. If you like Kevin Bridges, I think you'll enjoy this book.
January 1, 2018
Great read. Very funny, honest and gives a great insight in to what goes into making it in the stand up comedy world. Kevin is incredibly relatable and surprisingly humble regarding his talent. Very enjoyable and makes me want to go and see him on tour even more!
Ps the end date is a lie but I didn't want this read to count towards my 2018 challenge because I was so close to the end 🤣
Ps the end date is a lie but I didn't want this read to count towards my 2018 challenge because I was so close to the end 🤣
November 1, 2018
VAGINAAA!
Your go.
Your go.
October 10, 2023
I’m on a streak of good autobiographies just now and Kevin Bridges’ did not break that. His writing is full of personality and sentimentality and I really enjoyed the focus on his school years and getting to hear about a fellow trouble maker. In saying trouble maker, I don’t mean to say that Kevin has a bad heart at all - he grew as a cheeky, albeit anxious, chappy and there is a gratefulness resonating through the book to family and other comedians that took him under his wing on the way up. It would be interesting to hear more about life after crossing the “fame threshold” and I wonder if that’s what some of the lower ratings were hoping for. I’m all for a relatable growing up in Scotland story and this ticked all the boxes.
September 13, 2022
I was lucky enough to attend the book signing in Glasgow for this brand new autobiography. As you're all no doubt well aware of by now, I'm not a non-fiction girl by any stretch. Autobiographies are to me what Kindles are to Ray Bradbury, however Kevin Bridges is our national treasure and I was excited to read this one.
It would be easy to assume, as I did, that this would be a story packed full of laughs, pranks, and high-quality humour, however Bridges takes a far more serious line with his narrative. Although the jokes are there, along with some pretty hilarious anecdotes that made me laugh pretty loudly on a quiet train, we learn about what the 'wee dick' was like before he turns into the 'big dick'.
Bridges admits early on in the book that he was a horribly anxious and self-aware child; one who was paranoid about everything, but in particular, what others thought of him. We're then taken with him on his journey of overcoming these fears and pushing himself to achieve his dreams.
The book takes us up to the first gig at the SECC in 2010, and stops there. The first half of the story focuses on his school days, his life as the class clown, and subsequently trying to make a living in the real world, hating every menial retail job he did. The second half speaks to us of his rise to stardom, making it in Glasgow, then making it across the UK, finally becoming the superstar he is now. Bridges really conveyed how this wasn't all glitter and giggles; in parts he makes trying to make it on the comedy circuit sound absolutely horrific. Talking to a crowd of five, all of whom were ignoring you, or sleeping in your own pish would definitely put me off it, but his work ethic really shone through as he did gigs for free just so he could polish up his set for next time.
I felt quite nostalgic in the earlier stages of the book, being the same age as Bridges and growing up in a similar area. I particularly loved how supportive his family came across to be, the obvious love they had in the house, and how grateful and humble Bridges sounded throughout the whole thing. It's clear he feels he wouldn't be in the position he is today without the support of his family, and I think that says a lot about the person he is, and the people he has in his life.
Bridges appeal to the masses is his incredibly relatability, and this comes across well in these pages, along with the feeling that he's just a genuinely nice guy. A gorgeous story of an ascent into dreamlike aspirations, this is a must for any fan of oor Kev.
It would be easy to assume, as I did, that this would be a story packed full of laughs, pranks, and high-quality humour, however Bridges takes a far more serious line with his narrative. Although the jokes are there, along with some pretty hilarious anecdotes that made me laugh pretty loudly on a quiet train, we learn about what the 'wee dick' was like before he turns into the 'big dick'.
Bridges admits early on in the book that he was a horribly anxious and self-aware child; one who was paranoid about everything, but in particular, what others thought of him. We're then taken with him on his journey of overcoming these fears and pushing himself to achieve his dreams.
The book takes us up to the first gig at the SECC in 2010, and stops there. The first half of the story focuses on his school days, his life as the class clown, and subsequently trying to make a living in the real world, hating every menial retail job he did. The second half speaks to us of his rise to stardom, making it in Glasgow, then making it across the UK, finally becoming the superstar he is now. Bridges really conveyed how this wasn't all glitter and giggles; in parts he makes trying to make it on the comedy circuit sound absolutely horrific. Talking to a crowd of five, all of whom were ignoring you, or sleeping in your own pish would definitely put me off it, but his work ethic really shone through as he did gigs for free just so he could polish up his set for next time.
I felt quite nostalgic in the earlier stages of the book, being the same age as Bridges and growing up in a similar area. I particularly loved how supportive his family came across to be, the obvious love they had in the house, and how grateful and humble Bridges sounded throughout the whole thing. It's clear he feels he wouldn't be in the position he is today without the support of his family, and I think that says a lot about the person he is, and the people he has in his life.
Bridges appeal to the masses is his incredibly relatability, and this comes across well in these pages, along with the feeling that he's just a genuinely nice guy. A gorgeous story of an ascent into dreamlike aspirations, this is a must for any fan of oor Kev.
June 6, 2015
5 stars isn't enough. Nowhere near enough.
Kevin Bridges is one of my favourite comedians. His dead-pan deliverance of jokes combined with observations I can relate to have had me crying with laughter.
So to read about how different he was growing up (and possibly still is) came as a bit of a shock. His insecurities and complete lack of self confidence, hating having to go to school and be around other people, eventually acting as the class clown in order to try and fit in.
With most celebrity autobiographies you're wishing it would hurry up and get to the part where they become famous. Not this one. The younger years were as entertaining as his stand up work and I found myself thinking "It's ok mate things are going to get better" which is a little strange as by this point it already had but that just goes to show how invested in his story the book made me feel.
The struggles, highs, lows and hard work aspiring comedians go through is talked about in detail. It's amazing seeing this confident looking guy on stage but who was constantly wondering if he was kidding himself that he belonged in the industry he was trying to break into.
This book isn't funny. Actually that's not true, it has moments where I laughed my head off but it's not written to be a laugh out loud book. It's a book about a guy who ended up being a comedian, I didn't need it to be littered with lines from his routine, I have his DVDs for that. If that's all you're getting this book for then I'd give it a miss and buy the DVDs. If you want to know more about the man and read an inspiring story about if you want something bad enough and are prepared to work hard you can achieve it.
Kevin Bridges is one of my favourite comedians. His dead-pan deliverance of jokes combined with observations I can relate to have had me crying with laughter.
So to read about how different he was growing up (and possibly still is) came as a bit of a shock. His insecurities and complete lack of self confidence, hating having to go to school and be around other people, eventually acting as the class clown in order to try and fit in.
With most celebrity autobiographies you're wishing it would hurry up and get to the part where they become famous. Not this one. The younger years were as entertaining as his stand up work and I found myself thinking "It's ok mate things are going to get better" which is a little strange as by this point it already had but that just goes to show how invested in his story the book made me feel.
The struggles, highs, lows and hard work aspiring comedians go through is talked about in detail. It's amazing seeing this confident looking guy on stage but who was constantly wondering if he was kidding himself that he belonged in the industry he was trying to break into.
This book isn't funny. Actually that's not true, it has moments where I laughed my head off but it's not written to be a laugh out loud book. It's a book about a guy who ended up being a comedian, I didn't need it to be littered with lines from his routine, I have his DVDs for that. If that's all you're getting this book for then I'd give it a miss and buy the DVDs. If you want to know more about the man and read an inspiring story about if you want something bad enough and are prepared to work hard you can achieve it.
January 16, 2022
I enjoyed this so much that I neglected my family and my house. And I am super disappointed about the abrupt ending. I wanted it to go on and on.
I haven‘t known about Kevin Bridges for a long time, but when I watched the first video on Youtube I was instantly hitched. I like everything about his performances. His physical presence, his voice, his accent, the way he has this little laugh inside when a line goes over well. And then there is - of course - the content. He is so funny while also being quite insightful and yes, having something to say. Love the guy. And I also find him very attractive ;-)
I highly recommend listening to the audio book, as he shows off many of his talents. The book is not an act or a performance, it is too serious for that, but like in his shows, he gives it his all. And there are lots of very funny moments, of course.
I haven‘t known about Kevin Bridges for a long time, but when I watched the first video on Youtube I was instantly hitched. I like everything about his performances. His physical presence, his voice, his accent, the way he has this little laugh inside when a line goes over well. And then there is - of course - the content. He is so funny while also being quite insightful and yes, having something to say. Love the guy. And I also find him very attractive ;-)
I highly recommend listening to the audio book, as he shows off many of his talents. The book is not an act or a performance, it is too serious for that, but like in his shows, he gives it his all. And there are lots of very funny moments, of course.
November 14, 2019
We need to Talk About....an Editor
It takes about 29 chapters for Kevin to leave primary school and a further 40 odd to get to his 'breakthrough' gig. In between is page after page of just, regular but really dull stuff. At one point he tells us about some books he bought but didn't read. What an insight. And there's plenty more of that sort of totally uninteresting padding in here. He's a really good comedian and his heart is in the right place - he's grateful to everyone who helped him get where he is but this book could have done with being half the length and twice as funny.
It takes about 29 chapters for Kevin to leave primary school and a further 40 odd to get to his 'breakthrough' gig. In between is page after page of just, regular but really dull stuff. At one point he tells us about some books he bought but didn't read. What an insight. And there's plenty more of that sort of totally uninteresting padding in here. He's a really good comedian and his heart is in the right place - he's grateful to everyone who helped him get where he is but this book could have done with being half the length and twice as funny.
December 2, 2023
Brilliantly written (and read on Audible), both a funny and interesting account of getting through school whilst having a laugh, and the grind it takes to make it in comedy.
February 10, 2020
Excellent insight to the life of a comedian who came from pretty much a bog standard Glasgow life to where he is now.
Growing up not far from Glasgow and at the same time the book is relatable and brought back a lot of my own memories of growing up.
Humourous and witty but also a sense of if you want something you need to work for it
Growing up not far from Glasgow and at the same time the book is relatable and brought back a lot of my own memories of growing up.
Humourous and witty but also a sense of if you want something you need to work for it
January 12, 2021
I lived in Glasgow for 12 years so this book resonated with me as Kevin was finding his feet in the comedy world as I found mine settling into the city. That is an aside rather than a requirement to enjoy this book. I never realised just how much work goes into stand up. His first gig at 17 and working hard to learn his craft. You also feel like part of the family which delightfully supports him.
June 16, 2024
Definitely not why I’m reading this but this is a great book for someone who wants to be a comedian. I’m pretty stingy with my stars but this was delightful, endearing, and funny from start to finish. You don’t even need to know who he is or have seen his comedy to enjoy this. Loved it. 4.6 stars
September 5, 2024
I’ve been a fan of Kevin since hearing of him in 2010 and really enjoyed hearing about his life. I’ve been to see him a couple of times in Glasgow and always love his stand ups. I appreciate his openness and this book provided a peek round the curtain of an up and coming star. Funny, sincere, easy to listen to, and perfect as an audiobook!
June 3, 2025
some bhoy cried tears of pride at the end it defos gets better as u read on folks after he takes that leap of faith near the middle read it and weep
January 31, 2021
This is the story of Scottish comedian Kevin Bridges, he describes his childhood growing up near Glasgow and his decision to try comedy at the age of 17.
I like Kevin Bridges, I think he’s a solid stand up. 27 feels a bit young for an autobiography and it really focuses on his childhood which is a typical northern working class childhood. It’s also not funny which was a surprise from a comedian. His career path was the most interesting part of the book and that was only the last quarter. It’s not a bad autobiography but I’ve read much better.
I like Kevin Bridges, I think he’s a solid stand up. 27 feels a bit young for an autobiography and it really focuses on his childhood which is a typical northern working class childhood. It’s also not funny which was a surprise from a comedian. His career path was the most interesting part of the book and that was only the last quarter. It’s not a bad autobiography but I’ve read much better.
February 14, 2022
I've seen quite a few clips of Kevin Bridges doing stand up, plus he's popped up on a lot of TV shows, so I knew who he was ... after reading this, I REALLY know!
Assumed it was a new book, but actually it was almost 10 years old, and about his childhood, youth, and very early career. Way too much info about the former, but once he started stand up at 17, it was very interesting.
So not exactly gripping, or laugh a minute, but he came across as a very normal, surprisingly thoughtful guy, and I'll read an update if he writes one!
Assumed it was a new book, but actually it was almost 10 years old, and about his childhood, youth, and very early career. Way too much info about the former, but once he started stand up at 17, it was very interesting.
So not exactly gripping, or laugh a minute, but he came across as a very normal, surprisingly thoughtful guy, and I'll read an update if he writes one!
September 17, 2016
Laugh out loud
Very in depth book detailing Kevin's life & rise to fame. Very well written and thoroughly enjoyed.
Very in depth book detailing Kevin's life & rise to fame. Very well written and thoroughly enjoyed.
February 8, 2018
I've been a fan of Glasweigan comedian Kevin Bridges for a few years now, and thought his autobiography might make for a good funny listen on audiobook. The book follows his childhood, schooling, and pursuit of a comedy career from the tender age of 17 (he was only ~27 at time of writing, such a young'un!)
The audiobook version definitely brings this to life in a way I think the paper version wouldn't. His anecdotes are given a boost with his comic timing and impersonations, that at times makes it seem like a stand-up routine. I enjoyed the stories of his youth more than his comedy career. I was surprised to find out he had severe anxiety as a child, but his schoolboy hijinks are hilarious and endearing. The stories of him going for comedy gigs as he finds his feet in the industry get a bit repetitive after a while, but I suppose thats the truth of it.
Good read, but better listen. If you can understand his accent.
The audiobook version definitely brings this to life in a way I think the paper version wouldn't. His anecdotes are given a boost with his comic timing and impersonations, that at times makes it seem like a stand-up routine. I enjoyed the stories of his youth more than his comedy career. I was surprised to find out he had severe anxiety as a child, but his schoolboy hijinks are hilarious and endearing. The stories of him going for comedy gigs as he finds his feet in the industry get a bit repetitive after a while, but I suppose thats the truth of it.
Good read, but better listen. If you can understand his accent.
June 5, 2018
I don't know what I expected from this book, but maybe I thought it would be funnier. Some bits did have me laughing, and a couple of bits had me crying, but this is not in itself a funny book. What it is is an honest self-appraisal of an unassuming "boy done good" from Clydebank. I listened to the audiobook version, which I think was better than reading it in print, as Kevin himself was the narrator, and so it felt like a long story told in the first person. Coming from a similar, if less supportive, background myself, I could empathise with some of what he wrote about (social awkwardness, inferiority complex, laziness/acting up at school as a direct result of not being challenged enough etc), but he took those experiences and created a persona which is in direct contrast to the shy young man Kevin appears to be at heart.
September 18, 2019
Kevin is a legend. I was his big fan and now a bigger one. One wouldn't think that he is the same guy. Although, an uneventful life but it is written by himself and it is real - thats what made it so engaging. Most autobiographies are written by ghost writers. He has written about his struggles and how he continued to achieve his goals; honest and humble experiences of his life. So well written and equally enticing. There are lots of funny bits. I think, he is by far the funniest comedian of the circuit and so good looking. Now that he has lost weight, I wonder, if he will soon be modelling for an expensive aftershave or a tailored suit :-)
Well done, Kevin - a great book. I will be reading bits of it again and again.
Well done, Kevin - a great book. I will be reading bits of it again and again.
March 13, 2020
*Audiobook*
I've had the hardback version of this for roughly two years and was reluctant to read it because, well, it 'looked' boring. However, when the chance came along to listen to it on Audible I thought I'd give it a go. What a great choice!
Brilliant and down to earth, Kevin Bridges narrates his own autobiography in this (mostly) hilarious rendition of his life.
I say mostly because it was a little repetitive in his childhood years but it soon picked up momentum as we got into his comedy years and became laugh-out-loud. Luckily, I work alone so I could guffaw and chuckle to my heart's content and this quickly became a common occurrence.
I would recommend listening to this rather than reading it as you get to hear it from the man himself.
A great listen.
I've had the hardback version of this for roughly two years and was reluctant to read it because, well, it 'looked' boring. However, when the chance came along to listen to it on Audible I thought I'd give it a go. What a great choice!
Brilliant and down to earth, Kevin Bridges narrates his own autobiography in this (mostly) hilarious rendition of his life.
I say mostly because it was a little repetitive in his childhood years but it soon picked up momentum as we got into his comedy years and became laugh-out-loud. Luckily, I work alone so I could guffaw and chuckle to my heart's content and this quickly became a common occurrence.
I would recommend listening to this rather than reading it as you get to hear it from the man himself.
A great listen.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 18, 2021
I’m a big fan of Kevin Bridges and realised his audiobook was sitting unplayed in my Audible library. I think it was published in 2014 so it’s a few years old now.
It’s read by Kevin which added to the humour, I don’t think it would have been the same if someone else had read it.
He talks about his childhood and his life, obviously focusing on when he started comedy gigs aged just 17 and how hard he worked to get the better gigs.
Overall I quite enjoyed the book and it was an interesting enough insight into Kevin’s life. At times, there was a bit much football chat for my liking and I wasn’t so interested in those parts.
It’s an honest account with plenty funny stories and would recommend it if you’re a fan of his.
3.5 stars.
It’s read by Kevin which added to the humour, I don’t think it would have been the same if someone else had read it.
He talks about his childhood and his life, obviously focusing on when he started comedy gigs aged just 17 and how hard he worked to get the better gigs.
Overall I quite enjoyed the book and it was an interesting enough insight into Kevin’s life. At times, there was a bit much football chat for my liking and I wasn’t so interested in those parts.
It’s an honest account with plenty funny stories and would recommend it if you’re a fan of his.
3.5 stars.
February 4, 2022
Have had this book on my shelf for a few years now but I actually listened to the audiobook. I am a big fan of Kevin Bridges and have seen him perform a few times (and have tickets for his next tour in September).
I really enjoyed his autobiography, especially the latter parts of how he got into comedy and his experiences just starting out. I genuinely laughed out loud a few times and listening to him read it gave it a more authentic feel.
Really enjoyed it but it definitely was too long- could have easily cut out a few chapters of repetitive info about his school years.
Gaun yersel Kev, see you at the hydro!
I really enjoyed his autobiography, especially the latter parts of how he got into comedy and his experiences just starting out. I genuinely laughed out loud a few times and listening to him read it gave it a more authentic feel.
Really enjoyed it but it definitely was too long- could have easily cut out a few chapters of repetitive info about his school years.
Gaun yersel Kev, see you at the hydro!
December 19, 2018
I really like Kevin Bridges as a comedian and I mostly picked this book up because it was narrated by Bridges himself (I'm trying some audiobooks but I'm not sure that format is really for me). I probably enjoyed it a bit more listening the story than I would have if I'd read it myself. He's same age than I am so I kinda understand that he probably won't have that much to tell about his life but still... This was quite boring at parts but I _did_ laugh out loud to some of the jokes though. Decent read but nothing special.
January 9, 2019
Hilarious. I really recommend getting the audio book version of this title, you just can't beat his delivery. I particularly enjoyed Kevin's anecdotes about secondary school in the West Coast of Scotland during the early 2000's - I grew up 40 mins from away from Kevin and I'm only about 5 years younger so obviously this was extremely relatable (although it's left me pondering why did every secondary school class within a 50 mile radius visit the Hunterston Power Station? I'd totally forgotten about it til he mentioned it 😂)
He loses a star for supporting Celtic 😋
He loses a star for supporting Celtic 😋
September 21, 2021
I thought this book was excellent. I am Scottish living in Canada, I miss home so listening to this on Audible was a great balm for my home sickness - the accent, the stories, the places and Kevin's hilarious and vulnerable account of growing up and his journey to becoming a world class stand up comedian. He is really funny, like really funny, and very warm in his delivery. I wondered how on earth he remembered so much from his youth, but maybe I am just too old. I would heartily recommend this book.
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