'Quite possibly the best book about stand-up ever written.it's a staggeringly honest account of the last two years of his life during which time he fell in love and decided to hit the road with a stand-up show some ten years after his last performance. Detailing the intricate way in which a stand-up tries and tests material to create a winning set, it's even more informative than Seinfeld's seminal documentary Comedian.You're worth every penny, Frank.' James Mullinger, GQ 'I cannot recall a book that so entertainingly lays bare the neediness, self-consciousness and weirdness of the professional comic's life.' Andy Miller, Daily Telegraph 'If you want to know how a celebrity stand-up gets himself back in the swing, it's even better than Comedian, the documentary about Jerry Seinfeld's painstaking return to the night job.' Dominic Maxwell, The Times 'One of the most frank (excuse the pun), funny and best written books ever about being a comedian. Surprisingly brilliant.

' Tim Arthur, Time Out 'Skinner is insightful, erudite and, naturally, funny when dissecting the craft of writing and performing successful stand-up comedy.' Miranda Collinge, Esquire [Great Quote to come] Jimmy Carr 'It's f**king brilliant. The best book about stand-up I've ever read, hands-down. So, f**king well done, I didn't want it to end. Thank you and f**k you and congratulations. Great great great great.' Dennis Leary Possible extra quote (if there's room): 'A fascinating insight into the world, and the insecure mind, of a stand-up comedian' Steve Bennett, Chortle.