Kings of Comedy: The Unauthorised Biography of Matt Lucas and David Walliams (Paperback)

~ Neil Simpson (Author) "The curtain was due to rise in less than an hour and the ticket touts were getting frantic..." (more)

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When Little Britain appeared on British screens, a series of characters was born that would make a nation laugh like no other comedy in years. With its hilarious mocking of British stereotypes, it was not long before catchphrases were born and it didn't take long for the comedy to catch on with fax in the U.S. as well. This biography looks at the two relatively unknown comedians who became entertainment heroes, shooting straight to the top of Britain’s celebrity A-list. Although such success was new to them, Matt and David's creativity led them to write two more astonishingly successful series; earning countless industry accolades, numerous comedy awards, and two BAFTAs. The individuals behind the sketches are explored here, including their first meeting in 1990, their off-screen lives, the truth behind the various rumors around the pair, and Matt's favorite sausage. The paperback is fully up-to-date and includes details on David Walliams’ charity swim across the Channel.

About the Author

Neil Simpson has been an award-winning journalist for nearly 15 years, working for the Daily Mirror, Sunday Telegraph and the Mail on Sunday. He has also written for the Daily Star and for magazines as diverse as Bella all the way through to Good Housekeeping.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: John Blake (September 28, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1844543919
• ISBN-13: 978-1844543915
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,893,690 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)