Advice from Strangers - Everything I know from people I don't know

'Warm witty and wise.' --RICHARD OSMAN

'Hilarious, wise and heart breaking. Like an all-night over-share with your best friend.' --SARA PASCOE

'Rachel is one of my favourite comedians. This book is warm, wise and hilarious. It is written in her comic voice - a voice she mainly has used to tell me off, so I am thrilled to see it deployed in this way.' --NISH KUMAR

'The most joyful bursts of wisdom from a truly funny soul. I adore this book.' --CARIAD LLOYD

'Hilarious, original and wise. This is essential reading.' --ELLIE TAYLOR

'Rachel is one of the wisest, funniest people I know. Funny, sad, beautiful and ridiculous, Advice from Strangers has it all.' --PIPPA EVANS

'A hilarious, fiery, reassuring hug of a book. Full of laughter, compassion and feminist wisdom.' --FRAN BUSHE

'An essential, hilarious handbook for life.' --ATHENA KUGBLENU

COMEDIAN RACHEL PARRIS WAS ASKED TO GIVE AN INSPIRING GRADUATION SPEECH. WHO DID SHE ASK FOR ADVICE? TOTAL STRANGERS...

Over the course of a year award-winning comedian Rachel Parris asked members of her live audience for advice. Here she takes those random bits of wisdom - such as 'Be Kind' or 'Never Pass Up the Opportunity for a Wee' - and explores them in ways that are funny and serious, hilarious and heart-breaking. This uplifting feminist manifesto of a book outlines the essentials of living in the modern world; dealing with everything from Tampons to Tories and from #hashtags to Staying Hydrated.

About the author

Rachel Parris is a BAFTA-nominated comedian, musician, actor and improvisor, best known for her viral segments on The Mash Report and Late Night Mash, which have garnered over 100 million views. Her TV appearances include Live at the Apollo, Would I Lie to You?, QI and Mock the Week, and she is a regular guest on Radio 4's The Now Show and I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue. She co-hosts the popular podcast How Was It for You? with her husband Marcus Brigstocke. Rachel also wrote and presented a Jane Austen comedy programme, Austensibly Feminist, about how to view Jane Austen as modern feminists.

Rachel is a founding member of the critically acclaimed improv comedy group Austentatious, in which the all-star cast invent a play based on a title suggestion from the audience. As a touring comedian she has performed her award-winning musical comedy to sell-out audiences across the UK.

Summary

'Warm witty and wise.' --RICHARD OSMAN

'Hilarious, wise and heart breaking. Like an all-night over-share with your best friend.' --SARA PASCOE

'Rachel is one of my favourite comedians. This book is warm, wise and hilarious. It is written in her comic voice - a voice she mainly has used to tell me off, so I am thrilled to see it deployed in this way.' --NISH KUMAR

'The most joyful bursts of wisdom from a truly funny soul. I adore this book.' --CARIAD LLOYD

'Hilarious, original and wise. This is essential reading.' --ELLIE TAYLOR

'Rachel is one of the wisest, funniest people I know. Funny, sad, beautiful and ridiculous, Advice from Strangers has it all.' --PIPPA EVANS

'A hilarious, fiery, reassuring hug of a book. Full of laughter, compassion and feminist wisdom.' --FRAN BUSHE

'An essential, hilarious handbook for life.' --ATHENA KUGBLENU

COMEDIAN RACHEL PARRIS WAS ASKED TO GIVE AN INSPIRING GRADUATION SPEECH. WHO DID SHE ASK FOR ADVICE? TOTAL STRANGERS...

Over the course of a year award-winning comedian Rachel Parris asked members of her live audience for advice. Here she takes those random bits of wisdom - such as 'Be Kind' or 'Never Pass Up the Opportunity for a Wee' - and explores them in ways that are funny and serious, hilarious and heart-breaking. This uplifting feminist manifesto of a book outlines the essentials of living in the modern world; dealing with everything from Tampons to Tories and from #hashtags to Staying Hydrated.

Product details

• Authors: Rachel Parris
• Publisher: Coronet
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 17.03.2022
• EAN: 9781529372243
• ISBN: 978-1-5293-7224-3
• No. of pages: 272
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 232 mm x 28 mm
• Subjects: PERFORMING ARTS / Comedy, Performing arts: comedy, Comedy and stand-up, Self-help, personal development and practical advice