Frankie Boyle – My Shit Life So Far
Nov 14, 2009 Biography, Comedy
If you’re a fan of Frankie Boyles then this book goes without saying. If you don’t know his work then he’s probably the UK’s last real rock’n'roll comedy hero in the mainstream. Despite his smart appearance on the cover the book is a hilarious ride about his wild and reckless lifestyle involving drugs and drink, it reminds me more of what you’d get from the true greats like Prior and Hicks 20 years ago.
I did smirk and smile most of the way through and it wasn’t burst out loud funny, but I feel that few books sustain comedy for as long and lasting as this one does. As you can tell by the cover Boyle is offensive, he is crass and at times just plain foul, but he’s also intelligent, insightful but not at the expense of his delivery.
Comedy has managed to be left alone a little, the bland and inoffensive churning out of formulaic acts from the likes of X-Factor and MTV has set music back years. Good solid movies seem to be few and far between and so comedy has filled the void a litte and today we have some incredible stand-ups and great TV comedy. Boyle is certainly up there and whilst I’m not a huge fan of Mock the Week he definitely shines through as the most consistently entertaining. I’ll be watching his DVD live act very soon.
This one’s on the xmas list for a few people I know. My copy was passed on to 2 people who both saw him in a different light after reading it. It will at least cheer you up but what ever you do, don’t let your nan read it.
November 15th, 2009 at 9:33 pm
Frankie’s usual dark humour can be found throughout the book but it’s also quite autobiographical and you learn a lot of interesting things about his “shit” life, his alcoholism and his feelings of isolation from society. Of most interest to people already familiar with Frankie, I would think, but an excellent read regardless.
November 16th, 2009 at 12:37 pm
Frankie is hilariously offensive and his usual dark humour can be found throughout the book. However, you also discover something about his “shit” life, his alcoholism and his feelings of isolation from society. Of most interest to people already familiar with Frankie, I would think, but an excellent read nonetheless.
November 26th, 2009 at 8:14 pm
its a very unique view of frankie boyles life so far, but i didnt like the whole ideal of isolationism, hes a comedian so isolationism is pretty uninventive most of the funniest comedy comes from peoples personal observations apart from the crowd, a good book but only if you are a fan of his comedy
December 1st, 2009 at 12:59 am
Very nice post. I thought to let you know that you website wasn’tt getting displayed properly on android browser on my mobile phone.
Have a nice time…osrry for typing mistake
December 1st, 2009 at 1:33 pm
Should work on your phone now Denise. Thanks