Straight Outta Crawley
Memoirs of a Distinctly Average Human Being
By Romesh Ranganathan | Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd
About the book
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER ____________ Straight Outta Crawley is the hilarious and irreverent autobiography from comedian Romesh Ranganathan. At the age of 9, Romesh Ranganathan delivered his first ever stand-up set at a Pontin's holiday camp talent competition, smashing the other competitor, a young girl playing the kazoo. The gig went so well that Romesh retired his comic genius for twenty-two years, hiding behind the guise of a maths teacher, before finally revealing himself again (no, not like that) at the tender age of 31. In 2010, Ranganathan staged his epic comeback gig to an almost silent room, and has since gone on to earn his place as the most in-demand overweight vegan Sri Lankan comedian in Britain. Now, for the first time, he tells the full story of how he got here. From the delights of Sri Lankan hospitality to his struggles as a child, teacher and now parent, to his adolescent flirtation with a rap career and his attempts to make it in comedy, Straight Outta Crawley is Ranganathan's hilarious and irreverent autobiography.
Editions of Straight Outta Crawley
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780593078259
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780552173704
Read an Excerpt
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER ____________ Straight Outta Crawley is the hilarious and irreverent autobiography from comedian Romesh Ranganathan. At the age of 9, Romesh Ranganathan delivered his first ever stand-up set at a Pontin's holiday camp talent competition, smashing the other competitor, a young girl playing the kazoo. The gig went so well that Romesh retired his comic genius for twenty-two years, hiding behind the guise of a maths teacher, before finally revealing himself again (no, not like that) at the tender age of 31. In 2010, Ranganathan staged his epic comeback gig to an almost silent room, and has since gone on to earn his place as the most in-demand overweight vegan Sri Lankan comedian in Britain. Now, for the first time, he tells the full story of how he got here. From the delights of Sri Lankan hospitality to his struggles as a child, teacher and now parent, to his adolescent flirtation with a rap career and his attempts to make it in comedy, Straight Outta Crawley is Ranganathan's hilarious and irreverent autobiography.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Straight Outta Crawley about?
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER ____________ Straight Outta Crawley is the hilarious and irreverent autobiography from comedian Romesh Ranganathan. At the age of 9, Romesh Ranganathan delivered his first ever stand-up set at a Pontin's holiday camp talent competition, smashing the other competitor, a young girl playing the kazoo. The gig went so well that Romesh retired his comic genius for twenty-two years, hiding behind the guise of a maths teacher, before finally revealing himself again (no, not like that) at the tender age of 31. In 2010, Ranganathan staged his epic comeback gig to an almost silent room, and has since gone on to earn his place as the most in-demand overweight vegan Sri Lankan comedian in Britain. Now, for the first time, he tells the full story of how he got here. From the delights of Sri Lankan hospitality to his struggles as a child, teacher and now parent, to his adolescent flirtation with a rap career and his attempts to make it in comedy, Straight Outta Crawley is Ranganathan's hilarious and irreverent autobiography.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Straight Outta Crawley?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Biography and non-fiction prose > Biography: general > Biography: arts and entertainment > Autobiography: arts and entertainment
Where can I read a sample of Straight Outta Crawley?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780593078259
How long is Straight Outta Crawley and how many pages does it have?
Straight Outta Crawley has 304 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Straight Outta Crawley?
Romesh Ranganathan
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Straight Outta Crawley is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780593078259) and paperback(ISBN 9780552173704)
Is there a video of the book?
Watch a video about Straight Outta Crawley here