The Chronicles of Hernia

<p><b>A collection of hilarious stories and eye-popping anecdotes from the nation''s best-loved comedian<br><br></b>Barry Cryer is one of the most respected and admired writers and performers of his time. In a career spanning forty years, Barry has worked alongside the greatest producers and performers in show business: Tommy Cooper, Humphrey Lyttelton, Morecambe and Wise, Willie Rushton, Peter Cook, Kenny Everett, Rory Bremner to name but a few - this book is a veritable Who''s Who of comedy.<br><br>From humble beginnings at the Windmill Theatre and <i>Expresso Bongo</i>, to <i>The Frost Report, Call My Bluff </i>and <i>I''m Sorry I haven''t a Clue</i>, Barry recalls the good, the bad, and the downright ugly in his own inimitable style. <br><br>''Barry Cryer ...an anecdote jukebox whose whole life is basically one big chatshow.''<br><i>Guardian</i></p>