Strawberries To Pigs

by Michael Legge

Michael Legge is a stand-up comedian and this collection of his writing from 2008 to 2020 is his way of apologising for inventing online anger and wrecking all our lives.

Stories of romance, success and bravery are not included. Instead of writing about how fun and exciting the life of a comedian is, he decided to tell the truth.

Join Michael as he tries hard to control his fury at absolutely everything in this selection of 14 of his favourite arguments (but probably not yours) from his archive, plus the brand new story Mister Err Gets Blocked.

Genres: Humor

156 pages, Paperback

First published November 4, 2021

Reviews

[Alexander Peterhans · Rating 5 out of 5]

Shame he dies in the end.

[Neal Peters · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's a shame no one's dead at the end.

[Dave Woodyer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can’t believe he dies at the end

[Andrus · Rating 4 out of 5]

A shame that all readers of this book die in the end

[Gav451 · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a brilliant and very funny read. The time it took me to read it was extended by the fact it was a small volume and for a couple of weeks, despite looking, I couldn't find it. If the author had written more or used a slightly larger font this wouldn't have happened, so its all his fault. I want that clear.

The adapted writings are wonderfully structured and written. They flow really well. They are full of wit, charm and genuine warmth. Which is an odd effect from essays that on face of it are meant to be the exact opposite of that. They are a pleasure to read, I laughed out loud as I read them. I was never bored in this book. You cannot ask more than this.

The short story is great, a long journey for a cracking punch line. Still with the same wit and charm as the rest of the book.

[Chris Limb · Rating 5 out of 5]

In a world now so infuriating and incomprehensible as to defy satire, the only sane response is to get angry. Very angry. Which Michael Legge does magnificently in this collection of his writing from the past twelve years. Twelve years in which social media enabled the human race to achieve its true potential in narcissistic self-seeking against which Michael is constantly fighting. Did I mention that this battle is extremely funny? Genuine laugh out loud on the bus funny.

This book also contains Michael's short story "Mr Err Gets Blocked" a wonderful reductio ad absurdum tale of customer service and entitlement with a very satisfying ending.

[C I KESZEI · Rating 4 out of 5]

Genuine laugh out loud opportunities here

I read this on the recommendation of Caimh McDonnell and it was worth it.
I cannot possibly try to upstage Mr Legge by attempting a pithy review. Suffice to say, this is full of arguments I can only dream of having not just for the personal entertainment value but also for the sheer stress relief they would bring.
Now to see what else Mr Legge has written.

[Alex Blackburn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Shame he dies at the end :(

[Paul Brinkworth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Shame he shits himself to death at the end. Love Story is one of the greatest things ever written though

[Yorky Caz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Utterly brilliant random and quirky collection of stories, loved it. Hoping for book two soon.....

[Jonathan Oliver · Rating 4 out of 5]

A bunch of acerbic, funny, and cutting stories and observations. Recommended.

[Darren · Rating 4 out of 5]

Why did he have to die?