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Bonkers
- My Life in Laughs
- Narrated by: Jennifer Saunders
- Length: 8 hrs and 10 mins
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Jennifer Saunders' comic creations have brought joy to millions. From Comic Strip to Comic Relief, from Bolly-swilling Edina in Ab Fab to her takes on Madonna or Mamma Mia, her characters are household names. But it's Jennifer herself who has a place in all our hearts. This is her funny, moving, and frankly bonkers memoir, filled with laughter, friends, and occasional heartache - but never misery.
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- Tyler Jordan
- 2022-12-15
A Triumph
As a huge fan of Jennifer’s televised work, this was compulsory reading. I don’t think I ever would have found this book if it hadn’t been for French and Saunders’ Titting About podcast- which I also recommend if you enjoyed this book as much as I did. Now go write.
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- R&R&R
- 2021-03-12
Absolutely fabulous
I absolutely love listening to Jennifer Saunders voice. It is soothing and hilarious. The book itself was wonderful too. So many things I did not know about this lovely person. Thanks for sharing. Rachel C. Vancouver, BC
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- Leslie
- 2022-02-25
Funny Lady
Ms Saunders is so naturally funny. I laughed during most of the book, and was very sad when the book was finished.
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