Becomes a bit self-indulgent - a list of the famous people he met. Teases a cocaine addiction on the final page (presume he goes into it in the subsequent book) and refuses to mention how bipolar disorder affected his life. ( )

It is hard to not like Stephen's open honest account of life. I love this fascinating incite into his life. There is maybe not the level of humour you find in Moab is my Washpot but then you are dealing a more serious time of life. The ending clearly leaves the way open for the next set of chronicles of the thirties and beyond which I am looking forward to reading, no doubt on E-reader this time. ( )

A continuation of Fry's autobiography, following on from "Moab is my washpot". Fry tells of his years at Cambridge University and his first years working in London as a performer, writer and comedian. The Cambridge section is a delight, particularly with the introduction of present household names such as Emma Thompson and Hugh Laurie. The London section takes one back to the excesses of the 80s and Thatcherite Britain and again is a fascinating look at the early career work of people such as Ben Elton. There's perhaps a little too much emphasis on how Fry, despite his outward tweedy self confidence, felt very insecure, however there is still a great deal of fun to be had as he works his way from comedy. to acting, to rewriting the book for the hit musical "Me and my girl" (starring Emma Thompson) and the guilty delight he had in spending the money that rolled in on the trappings of success. A very easy read, as you feel you are being chatted to by a very erudite friend. I will now have to seek out the next volume "More fool me". ( )

I loved this. It was dishy and fun in a way only Stephen Fry could manage, with wonderful turns of phrase and humor. Anyone who is interested in British actors and show business would find it interesting, but this is a particular treat for Fry fans.

I did feel like I was drowning in showbiz names at times, and the ending was rather abrupt, promising, I hope, another installment which can’t come too soon for me.

I loved Stephen Fry before I read this, and I love him even more now, and that goes for Hugh Laurie, who has been such an important part of Fry’s life, too.
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Enjoyed this autobiography. It covers roughly the years from mid-to-late 1970s to the 1990s when Fry was at Cambridge University and after that as he started his career in theater and comedy. Lots of new vocabulary words to look up! ( )