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Dear Fatty

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Dear Fatty by Dawn French is a humorous and heartfelt memoir composed of letters addressed to significant people in her life. Through these witty and candid letters, French reflects on her childhood, career, and personal relationships, offering insights into her life and sharing the experiences that have shaped her. The book provides a delightful blend of comedy, warmth, and poignant moments from the beloved comedian.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy humorous, heartfelt autobiographies filled with personal anecdotes and candid reflections. Written by Dawn French, a beloved British comedian, it offers a behind-the-scenes look at her life, characterised by warmth, wit, and an engaging conversational style.

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Dawn French is one of the greatest comedy actresses, encompassing a vast and brilliant array of characters. Loved for her irreverent humour, Dawn has achieved massive mainstream success while continuing to push boundaries and challenge stereotypes. This title chronicles the rise of this complex, dynamic and unstoppable woman.

The number one bestselling autobiography of Britain's best-loved comedienne

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The number one bestselling autobiography from Britain's best-loved comedienne.

A SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER

The hilarious and heartwarming memoir from one of Britain's best-loved comedians and Women's Prize longlisted author, Dawn French.

Dawn French is one of the greatest comedians of our time with a career that has spanned nearly four decades. Loved for her irreverent humour, Dawn has achieved massive mainstream success while continuing to push boundaries and challenge stereotypes. Here, she describes the journey that would eventually establish her as a perhaps unlikely, but nevertheless genuine, national treasure.

As part of the much loved duo French and Saunders, Dawn helped create a repertoire of brilliantly observed characters, impersonating everything from Madonna and Harry Potter to The Exorcist. Dawn's iconic role in the Vicar of Dibley showcased not only her talent but also her ability to take a controversial and topical issue and make it mainstream - and very funny.

From her early years as an RAF child and her flat-sharing antics with Jennifer Saunders, to her outspoken views on sizism and her marriage to Lenny Henry, Dear Fatty chronicles the extraordinary and hilarious rise of a complex, dynamic and unstoppable woman.

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Dear Fatty by Dawn French offers a mix of humour and heartfelt revelation, showcasing the author's intellectual rigour and emotional intelligence. It is a delight to read for fans and those who enjoy a good laugh, with French's self-deprecating and entertaining stories. The book is well-written, warm, and humorous, making it an original and engaging experience.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780099519478

Publisher: Cornerstone

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 July 2009

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Arrow Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 313g

Pages: 384

About the Author

Dawn French has been making people laugh for 30 years. As a writer, comedian and actor, she has appeared in some of this country's most long-running and celebrated shows, including French and Saunders, The Vicar of Dibley, Jam and Jerusalem, and more recently, Roger and Val Have Just Got In. Her first three novels, A Tiny Bit Marvellous, Oh Dear Silvia and According to YES, are all Sunday Times bestsellers.

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