Jokes, Jokes, Jokes : My Very Funny Memoir
(Autor) Jenny EclairHow did little Jenny Hargreaves become Jenny Eclair and elbow her way into the male dominated world of 1980s stand-up? Daughter of Major Derek Hargreaves (spy?) and June Hargreaves (spy's wife?) sister of Sara (born to be Head Girl) and Ben (the usurper), Jenny's comedy career took off via drama school, cider, sausage rolls, sleeping with men who looked like they lived under a carpet, punk poetry, anorexia, bedsit misery, waitressing and not really having a clue about anything. This was a world before microphones, mobile phones, before everyone gave up smoking or started taking coke. Jenny Eclair was on the comedy circuit before there really was a comedy circuit and was the first woman to win the Perrier Award along the way. Still gigging to sell-out crowds forty years later, Jenny Eclair's memoir charts her childhood, her career and the changing face of women in comedy, all told with hilarious brilliance in Jokes, Jokes, Jokes, her very funny memoir.
Jenny Eclair
Jenny Eclair is a British comedian, actress, and writer known for her sharp wit and dark humor. She has written several novels, including "Camouflage" and "Life, Death and Vanilla Slices," which have been praised for their honest and unflinching portrayal of women's lives. Eclair's writing style is characterized by its candidness, humor, and keen observation of human behavior.
Eclair's work has made a significant impact on the literary world, particularly in the genre of contemporary women's fiction. She is known for tackling taboo subjects with intelligence and humor, and her writing often explores themes of aging, relationships, and societal expectations. Eclair's most famous work is "Old Dog," a darkly funny and poignant novel that delves into the complexities of friendship and growing older. Through her work, Eclair has challenged stereotypes and offered a fresh perspective on women's experiences in the modern world.