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Dishonesty is the Second-Best Policy

And Other Rules to Live By
By David Mitchell
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In Dishonesty is the Second-Best Policy, David Mitchell offers a witty collection of essays exploring modern life, politics, and the absurdities of contemporary society. With his sharp humour and distinctive voice, Mitchell critiques the strange and often contradictory world we live in, making incisive observations on topics ranging from social media trends to political blunders. This book promises to entertain with its clever commentary and satirical edge.
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If you enjoy sharp, satirical wit and enjoy seeing the absurdities of modern life dissected with humour, you'll likely appreciate this collection of essays. The author delivers commentary on a wide variety of topics, blending clever observations with his trademark dry humour, making it an entertaining and thought-provoking read.

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Dishonesty is the Second-Best Policy

From UKIP surge to Brexit shambles, horsemeat lasagne to Trump in the White House: bestselling comedian David Mitchell brilliantly tackles the dumbfounding times we live in.

From UKIP surge to Brexit shambles, horsemeat lasagne to Trump in the White House: bestselling comedian David Mitchell brilliantly tackles the dumbfounding times we live in.

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Mitchell is an exceptionally clever, eloquent and spot-on commentator. We should be grateful for him. - Daily Mail

David Mitchell's 2014 bestseller Thinking About It Only Makes It Worse must really have made people think - because everything's got worse. We've gone from UKIP surge to Brexit shambles, from horsemeat in lasagne to Donald Trump in the White House, from Woolworths going under to all the other shops going under. It's probably socially irresponsible even to try to cheer up.

But if you're determined to give it a go, you might enjoy this eclectic collection (or eclection) of David Mitchell's attempts to make light of all that darkness. Scampi, politics, the Olympics, terrorism, exercise, rude street names, inheritance tax, salad cream, proportional representation and farts are all touched upon by Mitchell's unremitting laser of chit-chat, as he negotiates a path between the commercialisation of Christmas and the true spirit of Halloween. Read this book and slightly change your life!

Mitchell combines breathtaking general knowledge with withering wit. - Guardian

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David Mitchell is praised for his clever and eloquent commentary, bringing sharp humour and insight to thoughtful critiques. His work seamlessly blends extensive knowledge with piercing wit, offering satire on modern life and its frustrations, providing readers with plentiful laughs.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781783351985

Publisher: Guardian Faber Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 September 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Guardian Faber Publishing

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 228g

Pages: 272

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Biography & Memoir David Mitchell Education & Reference Fiction Humour Politics & Current Affairs

About the Author

David Mitchell is a comedian, actor, writer and the polysyllabic member of Mitchell and Webb. He won BAFTAs for Peep Show and That Mitchell and Webb Look, and has also starred in Jam and Jerusalem, Ambassadors, Back and as Will Shakespeare in Ben Elton's Upstart Crow. He writes for the Observer, chairs The Unbelievable Truth, is a team captain on Would I Lie To You? and can't drive.

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