After leaving school with a gcse in art, he held a series of jobs including working as a cinema usher, mobile disc jockey, in a factory packing toilet rolls, garage attendant and in a bingo hall. These vivid observations coupled with a kind of nostalgia that never fails to grab his audiences shared understanding, have earned him comparisons with alan bennett and. This is brilliantly written, you do not want to put it down you must purchase both books this one and his second one saturday night peter, as that follows on from this first one. Marisa tomei peter kay was born in lancashire and attended classes at. The sound of laughter ive just finished reading the sounds of laughter the autobiography of peter kay. Peter kays unerring gift for observing the absurdities and eccentricities of family life has earned himself a widespread, everyman appeal. Kay seldom curses on shows and most of his witticism is clean family entertainment. Born and brought up in bolton, lancashire, kay studied media performance at the university of salford. The sound of laughter 9781846052323 by kay, peter and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.
Kay soon got into tv comedy with that peter kay thing in 1999 and then phoenix nights, which won him a bafta for best comedy. This book presents his autobiography, beginning with kays first driving. The sound of laughter by peter kay, 9780099505556, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Peter kay is a top british entertainer, with lots of tv work and live stand up behind him. In 2016 he toured the uk with peter kays dance for life in aid of cancer research.
Peter kay net worth, divorce, married, salary, comedy. Kay has written, produced, and acted in several television and film projects, and authored three books. Peter kay the sound of laughter is the latest christmas cashin from this comedy icon. His self penned autobiography the sound of laughter sold over one million copies in the first three months of release and now ranks as the biggest selling british hardback autobiography of all time. A bestseller at the time of release, a decent read worth checking out if you are a fan of his comedy. The sound of laughter by peter kay, paperback barnes. Although brought up a catholic he was not inspired by the religious element of the school. The autobiography of peter kay by kay, peter and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It was a christmas present, and quite a welcome one too.
Peter kay author peter kay was born in bolton in 1973. His last standup comedy tour was officially inaugurated into the guinness world records as the most successful of all time, playing to over 1. These vivid observations coupled with a kind of nostalgia that never fails to grab his audiences shared understanding, have earned him comparisons with alan bennett and ronnie barker. So far hes fairly unknown in the us but anyone wishing to check him out can find lots of material on you tube. Peter kay autobiography sound of laughter this is the. Peter kay the sound of laughter suitable for ks4 only. The sound of laughter by peter kay overdrive rakuten. The sound of laughter by kay, peter paperback book. Peter gives you the insight as to where his comedy genuis came from starting from his childhood, through his youth and now in his 30s. The sound of laughter if you are a huge peter kay fan, this is a must read for you. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. While i like kay and most of his work, i cant help but feel a slightly bitter taste in my mouth with regards to this book.
Peter kays unerring gift for observing the absurdities and. Peter kay directing and pete waterman crying with laughter. Just like most other brands, peter kay sees tv as a useful and compelling medium for communicating with the marketplace. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from peter kay at the discogs marketplace. The sound of laughter by peter kay peter kays unerring gift for observing the absurdities and eccentricities of family life has earned himself a widespread, everyman appeal. This is the book by standup performer peter kay called the sound of laughter which is his autobiography. Author of peter kay, the sound of laughter, london, tilbury and southend railway, british railway signalling practice mechanical, the law and administration of trunk road construction, tiberius goes to rome, exeternewton abbot a railway history, that peter kay thing video. Peter kay peter kays gift for observing the absurdities and eccentricities of family life has earned himself a widespread appeal. The sound of laughter, is among the bestselling books up to now. This book will bring a smile to your face, not just because its funny, but because it will remind you of funny times and events from your own life. His memoir is allegedly a calculated dig at the sound of music, as mount st joseph, his school, was managed by nuns. He began working parttime as a standup comedian, winning the north west comedian of the year award.
Peter kay is a national treasure in the uk for his hilarious comedy stand up routines and the excellent phoenix night series. Dawkins attack on peter kay is not very christian stage. When i was a kid and id fall over and cut myself, id come. These vivid observations coupled with a kind of nostalgia that never fails to grab his audiences shared understanding, have earned him comparisons with alan. And for the first time in his own words, he tells us how he came to achieve his extraordinary success and the hilarious journey that got him there growing up in his beloved bolton, peter spent his school days spent under the watchful eyes of the nuns who taught him, whilst he whiled away the years trying to amuse. He has now attacked his fellow nominee in the galaxy british book awards, peter kay for some remarks the latter made in his autobiography, the. Peter kays decision to cancel his tour due to unforeseen family circumstances was met by an outpouring of support from fans who assured him that family comes first. The sound of laughter by peter kay the independent.
This is his very funny autobiography which is a complete riot. Kay is a genuinely funny, intelligent chap, but frustratingly, he seems content to sell himself short with anodyne drivel like this. All of our paper waste is recycled and turned into corrugated cardboard. But the persona in which the sound of laughter is written and, unusually for a book of this type but in keeping with kays reputation as something of a control freak it does appear to be all its authors own work is more reminiscent of his prephoenix nights smallscreen incarnation. Peter kay is, without doubt, one of britain s funniest and best loved comedians. But the persona in which the sound of laughter is written and, unusually for a book of this type but in keeping with kays reputation as something of a control freak it does appear to be all. The brilliant peter kay directing a scene from his spoof x factorpop idol programme a few years ago and pete waterman laughing so much he cries. Peter kay the sound of laughter tv ad 20 sec advert. Sound of laughter by peter kay peter kays unerring gift for observing the absurdities and eccentricities of family life has earned himself a widespread, everyman appeal. Peter kay the sound of laughter 20 seconds if its jerky first time you view it, its probably because of your connection speed.