Bookshops are off-limits for me at the moment. I was happy enough to visit them in the past and ask where they were hiding their books by gender critical authors, but I’m less comfortable doing it on my own behalf. I wouldn’t like to run into what Posie Parker endured when a Waterstones employee turned shopping for her son’s birthday card into
It’s a great book Graham. I particularly liked your frank description of your writing woes - what worked and what didn’t work too. I’m watching Father Ted again via Amazon Prime. I’d forgotten how good it was. Had the pleasure of meeting you at the Let Women Speak event in Glasgow. Thank you for everything you do x
It's such a shame that we have been denied Graham's writing for so many years because of this ridiculous sacred cow, sorry bull, or is it steer?
It is such a rich vein for lampooning, far more dogmatic and contradictory than the Catholic Church.
I do think the Nazi comparisons are a tad unfair though, I mean I know they were into experimental surgery and controlling thoughts and behaviours but those guys had style, they knew how to dress.
I bought mine from Waterstones and the staff couldn’t find a copy initially but persevered for me and eventually found one. They were happy to have a conversation about it too (on this occasion).
That's Chad's Scalextric money, so "he" is always happy to help promote. "He" will get his mum to speak to the manager if need be. Was in Blackwells earlier and didn't see it so will ask.
I bought mine in the Argyll street branch of Waterstones and was served by a trans identifying man. I smiled warmly at him and asked if they had any. He was smiling but once he heard what I was asking for his face straightened and he did not look at me again.
Have already been asking in bookshops. My local Waterstones had a copy which disappointed me! because my plan, which I had suggested on here, was to order two copies without paying in advance. Then when it arrived , buy one and tell them that the other one was for them to put on display. 😁
That graphic looks a bit TOO REALISTIC!
Who did it? Some gender-captured, wokester perhaps... 🤔
Catching up with these comments. Thanks, everyone
It is your duty to promote it Graham - don't be shy. Great book - would make an excellent stocking filler if anyone stuck for ideas this Christmas
It’s a great book Graham. I particularly liked your frank description of your writing woes - what worked and what didn’t work too. I’m watching Father Ted again via Amazon Prime. I’d forgotten how good it was. Had the pleasure of meeting you at the Let Women Speak event in Glasgow. Thank you for everything you do x
It's such a shame that we have been denied Graham's writing for so many years because of this ridiculous sacred cow, sorry bull, or is it steer?
It is such a rich vein for lampooning, far more dogmatic and contradictory than the Catholic Church.
I do think the Nazi comparisons are a tad unfair though, I mean I know they were into experimental surgery and controlling thoughts and behaviours but those guys had style, they knew how to dress.
I bought mine from Waterstones and the staff couldn’t find a copy initially but persevered for me and eventually found one. They were happy to have a conversation about it too (on this occasion).
Tough Crowd is a massively enjoyable read, thanks Big G.
I'm in town tomorrow, so will ask in the book shops & library.
Is it in Canadian bookstores or am I just delusional to think they would stock it here in TransCanada? 🤣
Follow up - just checked Libby again and they have a sample on offer as an audio version and an ebook. So requests do work.
That's Chad's Scalextric money, so "he" is always happy to help promote. "He" will get his mum to speak to the manager if need be. Was in Blackwells earlier and didn't see it so will ask.
I bought mine in the Argyll street branch of Waterstones and was served by a trans identifying man. I smiled warmly at him and asked if they had any. He was smiling but once he heard what I was asking for his face straightened and he did not look at me again.
Have already been asking in bookshops. My local Waterstones had a copy which disappointed me! because my plan, which I had suggested on here, was to order two copies without paying in advance. Then when it arrived , buy one and tell them that the other one was for them to put on display. 😁
Tough Crowd: How I Made and Lost a Career in Comedy
By
Graham Linehan (Author)
Hardback
£18.39
rrp £19.99
Save £1.60 (8%)
https://www.whsmith.co.uk/products/tough-crowd-how-i-made-and-lost-a-career-in-comedy/graham-linehan/hardback/9781785633065.html
Read it. Loved it. Want to give you a big hug, Graham.
Will promote as much as possible x
Just checked WHSmith and yes it’s in stock for £18.39.
What wee bit I can do, I'll gladly get up to doing.
good on ya,