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'A splendid book, to be cherished by anyone with a funny bone. I loved it.' ‘I love everything about these essays, from Adam's willingness to be open about life, love, family and his nether regions, to his innate ability as a storyteller. made me laugh out loud and then properly cry.’ ‘Adam writes like he knows me, the tiniest things he recalls uncover huge truths that resonate even now. I loved it.’ 'A bold new voice in nonfiction writing.' ‘Writing with such intimacy and ease, Farrer has crafted a brilliant collection of essays, by turns tender, disarmingly honest and achingly funny.’ ‘It will make you cry with laughter.’ ‘Farrer's distinctive voice is once again on display in this entertaining collection of autobiographical essays.’ ‘Brilliant, funny, occasionally wince-inducing, and incredibly moving. I loved Adam’s honesty and generosity.’ ‘Adam’s eye for the absurd is a delight, his candour about his own struggles utterly endearing. Threaded with his customary blend of melancholy and self-deprecating humour, these essays are a deep and courageous dive into what it feels like to be a man.’ ‘Adam is a fantastic writer and you're going to want to get this book.’ ‘A touching, searching, and warm memoir … funny and generous.' 'A genuinely fabulous, funny and real account of Adam's life, and I highly recommend it.’ Praise for Adam Farrer's work… ‘A nuanced, well-structured and memorable memoir; it deservedly won the Northbound Book Award.’ ‘A truly wonderful and ingenious writer … funny, warm.’ ‘Witty and introspective … Echoing the canny writing of David Sedaris, Farrer has a knack for wringing hilarity from life’s grim moments.’