To tell the truth, Matt Lucas is not my favorite. He is always okay in the many things I've seen him in but never someone I seek out. However his memoir was funny and entertaining and offered a glimpse into the life of a British actor which is always interesting and seems rather different than what Hollywood actors go through.

First off, I don't really think this memoir was for me. I like autobiographies, interesting personalities, and Little Britain - which basically are the main ingredients of this book. But I think you really have to be a fan of Matt Lucas and know the British comedy scene very well to find it truly great. If you're not so familiar with either of these topics, it still makes for a good read, but not a fantastic one. 

What's unusual about this book is that Lucas doesn't take a chronological approach, but covers essential points in his life in alphabetical order. I'm still not sure what to make of this. You do get an idea of his childhood, his beginnings as an aspiring comedian, and his subsequent successes. This is indeed intriguing as Lucas has to come up with a chapter for every letter from A-Z, so, for example, you have chapters titled B - Baldy! or E - Eating (a part that I found equally hilarious and disturbing, but I guess that sums up Lucas' personality pretty well). Who can write an inspiring life story that starts with X or Z? Not even Lucas, so these parts become nonsense chapters. Or M - Middle of the Book is a song which you can listen to and sing along to Karaoke-style online. Granted, that's genius. I loved it!
But sometimes the stories became kind of jumbled and repetitive. Also, Lucas likes to digress. A lot. I would say, this is a book that is best not read in one sitting. Enjoy a chapter or two, put the book away for a while, and return to it some other time, which might be another advantage of this non-linear narration. I found myself skipping some sections because the details of the UK comedy circuit or Hollywood life just don't interest me all that much - only to stumble across an anecdote I enjoyed immensely (yes, I did like the one about farting, even though it was disgusting).

As pointed out, I loved Little Britain but didn't know anything about the person behind Vicky Pollard or Andy. The impression I got though is that of a dedicated, self-deprecating, funny, vulnerable, and incredibly insecure man, who can be very childlike. Someone who uses comedy and acting to become anyone but himself. I also don't know what to think of the idolization of his ex-husband, who committed suicide a couple of months after their separation. It was heartbreaking to read how he still mourns the love of his life, and I sincerely hope that he will find love again in someone maybe more stable.

All in all, an excellent memoir for die-hard fans of Little Britain and British comedy, and an okay book for anyone else enjoying excentric personalities and absurd humor.

I am quite a fan of Matt Lucas as a performer, and assumed that his book would live up to a similar standard. I whizzed through this book in a day but found it pretty disappointing in terms of content. A fair few of the stories weren’t that engaging and I found myself skim-reading some of the chapters. It’s an interesting read for any serious Matt Lucas fan, but otherwise I wouldn’t recommend this book.

This book is written in an A to Z format and not in any chronological order.
Fans of his comedy will enjoy this book.

Thank you to the publishers via NetGalley for an eCopy of this book to read and review, this in no way impacts my thoughts on the book.

However, as soon as I learnt I was approved for this book, I couldn't wait to dive in! I've always been a huge fan of Matt's, Little Britain had always been one of my favourite sitcoms and his Nardole in Doctor Who is honestly just one of my latest favourite companions.

Whether it was the format of this book, being broken down into sub-headings (following the alphabet), I felt like this was such an intimate autobiography, and yet it felt as casual as catching up with a friend for chips (or crisps, as Matt Lucas says). I mean, it's awesome, he has a chapter devoted to his favourite foods, which I found fascinating to read about and amusing, he gives such passion talking about his favourite foods and flavors of say, chips and chocolates.

I loved the chapters focused on Doctor Who, though I wish it were longer! I bet he and Pearl got up to all sorts of mischief whilst Peter was memorizing those epic monologues that Twelve performed! He speaks so fondly of his co stars, and I'd definitely love to see Nardole back again if that were possible.

The chapters that focused on his early life were so heart wrenching! I had no idea that Matt Lucas was told about that condition which caused him to lose all his hair, at such a young age, and how much he was bullied at a young age, and how he struggled with coming out to his family and friends, which is sad in itself! But these chapters were written with such heart, it was perfection.

Also loved the chapters where Little Britain was discussed, and even in early chapters, there were snippets of how he got inspiration for some characters, eg, a weight loss coach with a loud and shrill tone, wondering if they have "any nooooo members." (For those of you who enjoy Little Britain, you'll definitely appreciate this too.

Filled with anecdotes about being famous and getting recognized whilst out and about with family, and talking about other famous faces and friends, this autobiography is sure to please anyone who's enjoyed Matt Lucas's career, or anyone that loves a great autobiography!

Sorry, I couldn't get into this. It's slow and boring, and yes, I get that the author is pretty well known, but there's too much name-dropping in this book, and he comes across as loving himself a bit too much. Not for me, I'm afraid.

This is a joy to read - a truly personal autobiography of Matt Lucas. It's direct, funny and heartbreakingly REAL.
I feel as though I've sat down with Matt and had a jolly good chinwag, and finished the final page wishing he was my friend. He seems like an absolute gem of a friend.
Clean, clear chapters, gorgeous and very intimate sharing, I cannot fault this book.
I highly recommend it.

I love when I read a memoir and feel as if I know the author because they write in such a down to earth manner. Matt Lucas wrote a memoir that was funny and had celebrity cameos. Definitely recommend this one!