Product Description

Doddy - as he is affectionately known - has had books written about him before by people who have never met this legendary and yet very private comedian. Now, for the first time, the Squire of Knotty Ash gives a rare insight into his life of laughter talking about how tickled he has been on and off stage and who and what inspires him. A must souvenir for any fan of this comic genius who lights up all of our lives. The book will be promoted at venues on Ken Dodd's tours covering the length and breadth of UK from January to December each and every year. FROM his debut performance in 1958 to London Palladium and household name status, one-time ventriloquist Ken Dodd OBE, brings joy and laughter to millions. He appeals to all ages with his own creation, the delightful Diddymen, as well as his variety shows including his singing and most off all his trademark rapid joke telling. His career has spanned radio, stage, film and TV appearances and he is one of the most successful recording stars ever - once keeping The Beatles off the number one slot in the 60s. He has been in the Guinness Book of records for his gag-telling achievements and he continues to tour the whole country with his 'Happiness' show - tickling stick at the ready.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #19250 in Books
• Published on: 2009-10-12
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 208 pages

Customer Reviews

Big Disappointment
What a HUGE disappointment. I was expecting a proper biography of Doddy, but instead it is just a load of photographs with larger than usual captions. Agreed, many of the photos are new to we fans - but the blurb said it was going to be "new and the views of the Master himself". No, no, no it isn't !!!!!!!!!!!! The publisher needs a smack for misrepresenting this so badly.

Ken Dodd
I was very disappointed with this book, I was expecting a biography but all I got was a series of photographs with comments. Alan Cooke

Short on words, yes, but I Love It!
I agree with previous reviewers that, as a biography of the man, this is limited and you're best off hunting down a copy of 'How Tickled I Am' by Michael Billington instead.

BUT... that said I would undoubtedly rate this 5 stars - a.k.a. "I love it" - because, for Doddy admirers it is a must-have: The photos are brilliant and many are newly-published or taken especially for the book, while the great man's commentary is sparse but nonetheless touching, funny, and typically silly/surreal. If you're a fan of Ken Dodd this is a gem so don't be put off by the initial reviews here!

Overall it's excellent value from amazon (and miles better than the awful Stephen Griffin biography).