Jokes, Jokes, Jokes: My Very Funny Memoir
by Jenny Eclair
Why read it
It is a sharp, riotously frank, and self-deprecating chronicle of breaking through the male-dominated stand-up scene of the 1980s and 1990s. Jenny Eclair combines backstage showbusiness lore with raw personal honesty, making it an uplifting and genuinely hilarious listen for anyone who loves British comedy history.
Where to get it
For listening in the Netherlands, the audiobook is available on Storytel, Nextory, Audible, Apple Books, and Google Play Audiobooks, narrated by Jenny Eclair herself. You can also check the digital catalog of the Dutch Online Bibliotheek. For print or ebook editions, check bol.com, Amazon.nl, or order through English-language specialist bookshops such as the American Book Center or Waterstones in Amsterdam.
What to expect
The tone is bawdy, irreverent, and conversational, moving at a brisk, punchy pace akin to an extended stand-up set. It is very accessible and easy to digest, though it contains candid, adult humor, profanity, and frank discussions of eating disorders, industry sexism, and the physical realities of aging.
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